RAGBRAI LIII route has been announced

The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) committee announced the route for RAGBRAI LIII during an announcement party on Saturday. This year’s theme is An Iowa Classic. The route will start in Onawa. Riders will
Doris Ibeling of Ackley – Memorial service Jan. 31

Memorial service for 98-year-old Doris Ibeling of Ackley will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley. A family graveside inurnment will be held at the Oakwood
Franklin County supervisors regular meeting recap from Jan. 26

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Monday morning, addressing budget matters, county operations and several administrative actions. Supervisors received committee updates, including reports from the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center and the CICS
Monday, January 26
Girls Basketball
AGWSR – 12
@ Jesup – 63
Iowa Falls-Alden – 33
@ Clear Lake – 47
North Butler – 28
@ Newman Catholic – 41
Boys Basketball
AGWSR – 37
@ Jesup – 86
Iowa Falls-Alden – 27
@ #2 (3A) Clear Lake – 86
North Butler – 71
@ Newman Catholic – 60
Girls Wrestling
NICL Tournament @ AP/GC(99 The Wave/YouTube)
(AGWSR, AP/GC, BCLUW-SH)
Team Standings:
1. BCLUW-SH – 173
3. AP/GC – 147
6. AGWSR – 59
Boys Wrestling
Triangular @ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
Eagle Grove – 15
@ #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 61
Forest City – 18
@ #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 64
Girls Bowling
Columbus Catholic – 1616
@ Grundy Center – 2122
Boys Bowling
Columbus Catholic – 2982
@ Grundy Center – 2782
Gary Gerhard of Greene, formerly of Marble Rock – Funeral service Jan. 28

Funeral service for 88-year-old Gary Gerhard of Greene, formerly of Marble Rock, will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Church in Roseville. Burial will be in the Roseville Cemetery in Roseville.
Grundy Center council to hold work session Wednesday

The Grundy Center City Council will hold a work session Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss local code enforcement and long-term budget planning. According to the agenda, council members will review Chapter 51, which addresses junk and junk
RADIO IOWA: State effort to boost lung cancer screening launches in Waterloo pharmacy

A pilot project is being launched at a drug store in northeast Iowa which aims to raise the percentage of people who are getting screened for lung cancer, Iowa’s top cancer killer. Dr. Jill Kolesar, dean of
RADIO IOWA: Supreme Court says state case against TikTok can go forward

The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a district court ruling allowing the state to move forward with a lawsuit against the operators of the TikTok app for allegedly misrepresenting its safety for children. The state sued TikTok
RADIO IOWA: Bird flu confirmed at northern Iowa site with 7000 pheasants

State and federal officials say bird flu has been confirmed in a flock of pheasants and chickens in Kossuth County, marking the first confirmed case of avian influenza in an Iowa poultry operation this year. A spokesman
Bill would let Iowa community colleges offer four-year degrees

A proposal in the Iowa House would expand educational opportunities at the state’s 15 community colleges. House Study Bill 533, introduced by Republican Representative Taylor Collins, would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in areas of