Harlan Insider - Issue 02.10.2026
20,000+ cyclists are headed to Harlan for RAGBRAI 2026. The girls hoops team crushed Winterset, a high-speed chase ended on I-29, and a local farmer's new memoir is making waves. Plus, a packed week of basketball, showchoir, and more. Don't miss what's happening in your community this week.
RAGBRAI is coming back to Harlan for the first time since 2013 — and this time, 20,000+ riders are expected to roll in. Here's what you need to know about how our community is getting ready for the big event.
In today's issue:
- Local News & Features: Harlan lands a coveted RAGBRAI 2026 overnight stop and preparations are underway. The Cyclone girls basketball team dominated Winterset 56-33, while the boys showed fight in a close loss. A Malvern man faces multiple charges after leading deputies on an 80+ mph chase across two counties. Plus, Westphalia's Ron Rosmann shares his farming journey in a new memoir — and the Sheriff's Office needs your help tracking down abandoned ice fishing gear at Prairie Rose.
- Events & Activities: It's a packed week in Harlan — Atlantic visits for basketball tonight across JV, varsity, and freshman matchups. The Cyclone Cynsation Showchoir Competition takes over the high school this weekend, Sub District FFA contests head to Missouri Valley, and bowlers compete at the Hawkeye 10 Tournament. Check the full calendar for everything happening through Presidents' Day weekend.
Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and catch up on everything happening in our community.
