Cedar Falls — The University of Northern Iowa’s UNI Dome loomed large to the north as RAGBRAI riders rolled into town. Domed white clouds seemed to copy its look, and even the fields of purple and gold wildflowers seemed to take cues from the school’s colors. Clearly, this was Panther country. “It’s all about building
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John Luhring, 25, and his wife, Layla, 24, had long planned to host a fundraiser for their youngest daughter, Jayne, when RAGBRAI rolled into town Wednesday. Just seven months old, Jayne was diagnosed with pulmonary agenesis at birth, a rare condition where only one lung forms during gestation. But, less than a week ago, the
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Ackley — Attention: Jason Cervone of Aurora, Ill. You have some explaining to do. For starters, you need to explain why you think your job at McDonald’s headquarters is more important than taking a week off to hang out with your friends on RAGBRAI. And then you should explain why you — or a photo
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Team Fly on DRAGBRAI It was hard to miss Team Fly on Wednesday. First, there’s their bus, which is outfitted with plane parts, including details like airline seats and overhead bins. Then, there’s Gayle Jordan, who at 54 was sworn in as an attorney during a celebration at RAGBRAI’s stopover in Eldora. Oh, and, the entire
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Ackley — For many high schoolers, prom is the most glamorous night of their lives. So what better way to pay for it than dressing in a cow suit and yelling like a seasoned carny? Brenna Bonewitz and Miranda Jimmerson, both 16, did just that on the main drag here, urging RAGBRAI riders to try
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The Big Swirl as it appeared in Ackley. Ackley, Ia. – For two decades, the Kurths had the same problem every time they went on vacation — a distinct lack of ice cream. “When we were in Florida or Texas on family vacations, we’d get hungry for ice cream and there wouldn’t be any stands,”
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Liam Stubbe in Ackley at the Freedom Rock on Wednesday. (Courtney Crowder/The Register) Stacy Stubbe and son Liam in Ackley on Wednesday. ACKLEY, Ia. — Two years ago, boy scout Liam Stubbe, 17, of Ackley, decided he wanted to become an Eagle Scout and began looking for project to complete his application. Sure, he could
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