Forest City’s 2023 Community Partnership Awards and year’s accomplishments were recognized on Oct. 11 at the Boman Fine Arts Center. Winnebago Industries was the corporate sponsor of this year’s event.
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Rob Hillesland is community editor for the Summit-Tribune. He can be reached at 641-421-0534, or by email at rob.hillesland@globegazette.com.
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