Hoodies and flip flops
Leaves in raucous colors
Blue heron on the fishing dock
Bonfires and smores
Gracious gray skies melting into the lake
Wild turkey in front yards
Skittish deer darting into the tree line
Boats beginning to be pulled out of the water and put up for winter storage
Open windows on cool nights
Brilliant sunshine
Pumpkin patches
Corn mazes
Hay rack rides
Representing both Clinton, Iowa and Fulton, Illinois in my tourism role, bringing both communities together for the betterment of each
Developing multiple collaborations with the Clinton Herald including Visitor Guide and weekly articles
RAGBRAI, especially after less than 7 months on the job
Efforts with Iowa Scenic Byways and the Mississippi River Parkway Commission to represent the Great River Road
Designing ads for the first time… lots and lots of ads
Developing 4 digital passports for the community and guests to use
Deep collaborations with the Showboat Theatre to advertise in new and unique ways
Being part of the Frahm art installs/selfie stations
Embrace the Winter
Ultra Mega Capture The Flag In Heritage Canyon
Creating a focused and strategic advertising plan
Helping develop the Bound For the Kingdom Christian Music Festival
Elevating existing events that deserve lots of recognition, like Christmas in the Canyon, the LBPA Art & Wine Walk, and the Riverview Bacon & Brew Fest
Making contacts with tourism professionals across two states
Getting lots of news attention from QCA stations
Helping fund both The Grove and Wildness, two of the earliest pieces of the emerging arts culture in Clinton thanks to Gabi Torres
Parachuting elves
So many more things than I can list. Thank you all. I have loved my time here and will remember it with fondness. <3
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She’s A Grand Old Flag
Yanky Doodle Dandy
Stars & Stripes Forever
This Land is Your Land
The Star Spangled Banner
America The Beautiful
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Bread
Donuts
Ice Cream
Cheese
Pastries
Death to Deconstruction
The Time Traveler’s Wife
The Post Birthday World
The Westing Game
Open Heart, Open Home
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Me, Myself & Bob: A True Story About God, Dreams, and Talking Vegetables
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Love You Forever
On The Day You Were Born
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Tom’s Midnight Garden
Glass Castle
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