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August-September 2025 Issue
Within each issue of Heartland LIVING, you’ll find heartwarming stories about the people and businesses that are part of our amazing community. We cover Arts & Culture, Local Businesses, Food, Fashion, Fitness & Health, and Agriculture.
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Those Who Can, Teach
Dr. Alice King Hammel creates bright futures for others. By Ladonna Paedae Rodriguez and Christy Swift Photos Courtesy Alice Hammel April is Autism Awareness Month, and one of the pioneers of music education for children with autism is Dr. Alice King Hammel, renowned music educator, author, clinician,
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