Nancy Gates of Sterling gears up for her birthday celebration Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Rock Falls. The Yak-Yak Sisters kayaking group is celebrating Nancy as she turns 90 on Aug. 1. (Alex T. Paschal)
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