There are reasons for us to be proud of our area. The beauty in our surroundings. The opportunities that we have in our jobs and professions. The freedom and safety that we enjoy compared to other areas of our country and world. There is one that I want to point out that I noticed this past weekend.
One of the girls had to stay at home for a band/choir contest and to work so it was my wife, two girls and me that traveled to Marshalltown for Hannah's rodeo. Hannah rode well and we had a great time visiting and working with our friends from across a three state area. I noticed in the trip there and back though that after leaving this area I did not see hardly any signs for anyone running for any position. There were two signs I noticed concerning the US Senate race and one sign for the governors race. Nothing else. Anywhere. I know that there are contested races in our state so I did not understand the lack of signs, enthusiasm or effort. I think that our area is more involved directly than most and we put more thought and effort into our government and leadership. That is another great reason to be proud of the people here. We don't think about our involvement or maybe we assume everyone is just like us. But no other area matches our independent spirit and attention to how the outside world will impact us. Let's make sure that we keep that spirit alive and well here. It serves us well and leads by example to our neighbors around us.
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