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Iowa Students Helped Towns Prepare for the RAGBRAI Spotlight

When 10,000-ish RAGBRAI riders hit tiny Libertyville, Iowa, on July 25, those who are good at math knew how much the burg’s population of 324 would multiply.

And with the help of two University of Iowa students, residents were ready for them. Seniors Ryan Light and Ryan Raaf worked with the town’s organizing committee, planning and putting together events that encouraged riders to stop for a few minutes during their cross-state ride.

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