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Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
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Knoxville, IA
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Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
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Indianola, IA
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Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
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Polk City, IA
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Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
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Kellogg, IA
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Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
Walnut Woods State Park
West Des Moines, IA
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First Day Hike at Ledges State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:30am
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Madrid, IA
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Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 at 9:00am
Lutheran Church Of Hope
Waukee, IA
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