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Oct. 22, 2023Clarinda, Iowa |  By: Jeremy Werner

Lied Public Library welcomes local author

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CLARINDA, Iowa - The Lied Public Library in Clarinda is having a former resident with deep ties to the KXCV/KRNW listening area come back for an author visit.

Dennis Smith, who recently released his fourth novel since retirement, will speak on Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Smith's latest novel, "War Is Hell, A Love Story," follows the life of Harvey Meyer, a character raised on a farm north of Bethesda during the Depression.

Trained as a cook in the Navy during World War II, Harvey returns home with a medical discharge, his wartime experiences shrouded in mystery.

Smith weaves real places and people from Clarinda into his fictional narrative, creating a captivating story. Smith's other works include "Missouri’s Secret" and two fiction pieces set in Denver.

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can join either in-person or request a Zoom link by calling the library at 712-542-2416