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Have you ever wondered what the monument at Veterans Memorial Park means? Here’s what it symbolizes
09042024 ROTARY PEACE POLE
Members of the Dawson County Rotary Club stand with the Peace Pole at Veterans Memorial Park in Dawson County. - photo by Erica Jones
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Sep 4, 2024, 5:11 PM
Next to the pavilion behind the senior center at Veterans Memorial Park in Dawson County sits a large marble monument. While at first glance it may seem like just a statue, this “Peace Pole” has a story behind it and is dedicated to spreading a message of peace to those who see it.
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These camps are coming to Dawson County in July
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Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
As June nears its end and July gets ready to kick off, Dawson County Parks and Rec isn’t slowing down with the fun camp activities it’s offering to the community this summer. Here’s a look at some of the camps the county will be offering this July.
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