the "well DUH" quote of the day:

globegazette.com - North Iowa Local News Headlines: "We believe that a project manager is necessary for an effort of this size,' said John Michel, president of the chamber board. 'No private business would launch a $10-$20 million project with only a committee of volunteers ? no matter how well qualified or well intentioned ? to oversee its completion.'"

the park inn is the last of the frank lloyd wright buildings, and has been the subject of quite the infighting among the elite of mason city.