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RAGBRAI riders make overnight stop in Mt. Pleasant before ending ride in Burlington
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (KWQC) - RAGBRAI bike riders made an overnight stop in Mt. Pleasant to celebrate their trip across the state over the past week. The wave of riders was a sight to see for people visiting RAGBRAI such as Aimee Iverson. “Everyone is willing to say hi, it’s...
RAGBRAI riders try sweet corn steamed by antique steam engine in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT — Sweet corn on the cob is a summer staple in Iowa but it's unlikely many have eaten the crop steamed in a trash can by an antique steam engine. RAGBRAI participants, who ended an 85- or 100-mile day Friday in Mount Pleasant, got their chance to sample the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion's trash can sweet corn. ...
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 7 preview: Riders finish with trek from Mount Pleasant to Burlington
The hilliest ride in RAGBRAI history will cover its final miles Saturday as tired riders glide down to the Mississippi River at Burlington for the traditional ride-ending tire dip. Will they drive home glad to be done with the seven-day journey, or will they be wishing for just one day more? Here's what's...
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 6 preview: Riders gear up for lengthy ride from Ottumwa to Mount Pleasant
The longest ride of RAGBRAI week 2024 comes on Day 6, at almost 85 miles (100 if you take the optional Century Loop). But it doesn't have Day 3's brutal elevation gain, and it goes to some of the most interesting places in southern Iowa. Here's what's ahead. ...
RAGBRAI Only One Day Away! Setup Begins Today
For months, residents of Mount Pleasant have known that the town would be the final overnight stop for the 51st RAGBRAI. Now, only one day separates the excitement. RAGBRAI riders will pass through Wayland and Trenton tomorrow, before coasting into Mount Pleasant on West Courtland Street, before heading South on North White, East on West Franklin, South on North Broadway, East on West Madison, and South on North Main. The official campground, McMillan park, will be reached by heading East on East Monroe and South on South Walnut.
KRKN Athlete of the Week: Ashlynn Huff, Van Buren County Softball
State Farm Agent Shawn McCarty, serving southeast Iowa from his office at 604 W Burlington in Fairfield, along with Ottumwa Radio Group would like to congratulate Van Buren County Softball Player Ashlynn Huff, our 104.3 KRKN Athlete of the Week!. The sophomore was named to the IGCA Class 2A All-Southeast...
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