"Rags" is published in Arcola, Illinois -- birthplace of Johnny Gruelle (creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy), and home of the Annual Raggedy Ann & Andy Festival and the Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum.
"Rags newsletter was started and published for 12 years by Barbara Barth of Atlanta, Georgia. In June, 2000, "Rags" was purchased by Rankin Publishing Co. of Arcola, IL. Barbara continues to be a consultant for "Rags."