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Ringling Circus History Ties McGregor and Cedar Rapids
A detailed portrait traces the Ringling Brothers origins in McGregor Iowa and Cedar Rapids appearances from 19th century beginnings to 2013 shows. It notes early boyhood acts, key figures like August Ringling and Yankee Robinson, and landmark crowds, trains, and venues including Bever Park U.S. Cellular Center and Hawkeye Downs.
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McGregor
Iowa
Ringling Brothers
Gazette
Kurt Rogahn
Cedar Rapids
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Carol
Ringling Bros
U.S. Cellular Center
Evening Gazette
Bever Park
Walton Hollow
Walton Street
Ringling
August
Saloma
Otto
August Ringling
Mississippi
Alf T
Charles
John
Henry
Ida
Wisconsin
Dan Rice
Paris Pavilion
Ringlings
Charles Bowen
Cedar Rapids Tribune
Rudolph Ludwig
Yankee” Robinson
Robinson
Ringling Bros. Circus
Jefferson
John Ringling
Ringling Circus
American Showmen’s Pooled League Association
Park
First Avenue
17Th Street
Platteville
Wis
Sioux City
Des Moines
Otto Ringling
the Gazette
Mound Farm
27Th Street
Seven Ringling Brothers
John Ringling North
Feld Entertainment Inc
Hawkeye Downs
Omaha
Quaker Oats
Five Seasons Center
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey
Diane
Langton
Thegazette.com