Rotarians to embark on 25,000-mile flight, raising money for polio

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  • The exterior of a 1977 Cessna T210M, the plane Mr. Ockenfels and Mr. Teahen will use to fly around the world. CREDIT JOHN OCKENFELS AND PETER TEAHEN

    Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels, local Rotarians attempting to join an exclusive club of flying light aircraft around the world, are nothing if not persistent.

    The duo, related by marriage, have approximately 90 years of combined experience piloting small aircraft, and are once again hoping to fly around the world. On May 5, they intend to depart the Eastern Iowa Airport for Portland, Maine, the first leg of a three-month…

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