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Aaron Viner
Sep 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023

Craig and Cheryl Parker — Craig Parker’s family has owned this land near Jesup, Iowa, since 1914. He has planted 200 to 400 trees here each year.
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JESUP, Iowa — Living along the Wapsipinicon River has its perks, and Craig Parker is taking full advantage.

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