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In 2013, a short story was posted on the newspaper’s website about an event where children could call the number listed to reach Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the Elf Workshop or the Reindeer Barn.

ALBIA, Iowa (KCCI) — Mary Sauter is determined that no child should have to wake up Christmas morning without toys to open. That’s why the retired Albia teacher shops year-round for brand-new ...