"I work in the mental health field and I want people to remember I can still see you smile under your mask!"
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Thanks for the photo, Sandra!
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The donut lady is all smiles!
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Thanks for the photo, June!
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"Hobby Lobby here we come!"
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Grandma Mary say she's "happy to accessorize for safety!"
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Teresa and Gladys mask up for Gladys turning 100 on Aug. 6.
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"I saw how to make one using a bandanna and rubber bands so I thought I would try and it turned out OK."
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"Keeping my Co-workers safe by wearing a mask!"
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Bob Backes and Bethany Hageman send Local 5 these photos from their summer vacation in Iowa!
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"I mask up because I know what needs to be done as long as it takes!"
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Thank you for the picture, Ginny!
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"My mask protects you, your mask protects me."
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Erik is sporting all red, including his face mask, for "Red Day"
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"We mask up because my son's got a compromised immune system and to do our part in slowing the spread."
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"I bought this mask to wear on my motorcycle. It looks better on my grandson than me."
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"Our first outing together! We a quick trip to the hobby store. (My daughter's 1st since the announcement!)"
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Thanks for the picture, Daniel!
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Annel Grobel in Des Moines got creative with her mask, using some rubber bands and a kitchen towel
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The Dallas Center-Grimes softball team masks up Monday before heading to the state tournament
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What an adorable photo: Mimi is masking up!
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Masking up at the Menards in Grimes. Thanks for the photo, Steven!
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This colorful mask was sent to us by viewer Renee Oskam
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Leah and her furry friend, Frankie, are masking up!
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Cathy Kurtz sends us this photo, with a reminder from Raygun that "A mask is the new smile!"
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John says, "No joke! Real heroes #MaskUp!"
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Dave says, "For the win!"
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