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It's RAGBRAI week! The 51st ride kicked off Sunday with more 'normal' crowds
HENDERSON — RAGBRAI has kicked off its 51st year with a more — quote, unquote — normal feeling. Though is anything about this river-to-river ride through the Hawkeye State truly normal? After celebrating a half-century last year with a bang, fewer riders are participating in the 2024 edition of the Register's Annual...
Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Grassley: Changing candidates doesn't fool anyone
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley led a chorus of Iowa leaders saying President Joe Biden's decision to exit the presidential race doesn't change anything. "The American (people) are sick and tired of the Biden-Harris open border policies plus high cost of living crushing family budgets. A change in candidate doesn’t fool anyone," Grassley said in a social media post. "Changing horses midstream isn't going to stop the bad policies + reckless agenda at the top of the Democrat ticket." ...
RAGBRAI LI begins in southwest Iowa in pleasant summer conditions
GLENWOOD, Iowa — The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is now underway, as the 51st installment began in Glenwood along the Missouri River Sunday morning. The 7-day RAGBRAI will take riders on a southerly route across Iowa, making overnight stops in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Mt. Pleasant before arriving in Burlington Saturday to dip their tires in the Mississippi River.
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
New affordable housing options available in Atkins as part of Derecho recovery
ATKINS, Iowa — The city of Atkins unveiling some new affordable housing duplexes in town. The units were made possible as part of the federal government's response to the 2020 Derecho recovery. The city partnering with Ralston Eco Homes and Todd Richardson Construction to build three duplexes on Driftwood Lane. The homes will have heat pumps and solar panels that will cover up to half of the cost of electricity.
‘Pantry-lympics’ celebrate efforts to fight food insecurity in Johnson Co.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday, three food pantries in Johnson County held an event to strengthen their relationships and build morale as they work to meet increasing demands. Staff members and volunteers from CommUnity Food Bank in Iowa City, Coralville Community Food Pantry, and the North Liberty Community Pantry...
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
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