T-R PHOTO BY GARRY BRANDENBURG

The 26th annual WHO Tractor Ride kicked off Monday morning after the riders gathered at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds, where they are pictured in this aerial shot, on Sunday evening. Monday’s route went north toward Gladbrook, Beaman, Conrad, Liscomb and Albion before a special visit to the Iowa Veterans Home. Tuesday, the riders will head east toward the Tama-Toledo area, and on Wednesday, they will head west. Check tomorrow’s T-R for the full story.