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Big Red Radio RAGBRAI Recap
The KCII Big Red Radio will broadcast live from RAGBRAI Friday in Brighton and Fairfield. We were in Fairfield from 9 am to 11 am and Brighton from noon until 2 pm. The next stop on the KCII Big Red Radio Summer Town Tour will be Winfield Crooked Creek Days on Saturday, August 3rd. The one to count on to take you where the action is AM and FM KCII.
Midwest Ford Fest brings Ford enthusiasts together for a good cause
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. & OTTUMWA, Iowa — Throughout the summer, countless car shows are hosted across the United States. On August 17 and 18, Ottumwa will host its own very special car show, specifically for Ford enthusiasts. The Iowa-Missouri Ford Club will put on the 38th annual Midwest Ford Fest...
Sierra Club asks EPA to take over oversight of Iowa waters because of state failures
The U.S. government should oversee Iowa cities, farms and businesses' impact on the state's waters, an environmental group says, arguing the state has done a poor job protecting its rivers, lakes and streams. The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter filed a petition this week, asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to pull the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce the 1972 Clean Water Act, the legal framework for improving and preserving the nation’s waters. ...
RAGBRAI bikers travel all over the globe to visit Iowa
RAGBRAI, Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, had an overnight stay in Ottumwa for the first time since 2016. When talking with the riders, they made it clear, there are three types of riders. Those who are competitive, those who want to take their time and sight-see, and those who are there to party. Regardless of which group people fell under, they all traveled a long way to get to Iowa.
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra to Host “Several Men Who Can Cook” Event
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra (OSO) invites the public to attend the favorite annual event with the slightly revamped title “Several Men Who Can Cook”, which will be held at Bridge View Center on August 3, beginning at 11:00 am. Local celebrity chefs will prepare servings of their favorite recipe...
RAGBRAI cyclists in Washington County enjoy last stretch of ride, ends on Saturday
BRIGHTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa's historic RAGBRAI rolled through the small town of Brighton on Friday ahead of the last stop on Saturday. This week marks 51 years of the event, with cyclists riding 434 miles from Glenwood to Burlington. For many on the road, its not the first...
RAGBRAI riders try to shoot like Caitlin Clark to raise money for high school basketball team
WAYLAND — Can you shoot like Caitlin Clark? WACO High School basketball players asked RAGBRAI riders to shoot from the logo — Clark's signature move — to raise money for their basketball and football programs. The sixth day of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa took riders nearly 85 miles from Ottumwa to Mount Pleasant, with eight towns in between. ...
Why RAGBRAI? Riders explain as they bike through southeast Iowa
ALBIA, Iowa — RAGBRAI 2024 is making its way through southeast Iowa. KTVO caught up with riders headed to the Ottumwa overnight stay on Thursday in Albia to learn more about what is motivating their trek across the Hawkeye State. Florida native Danny Davis is riding a late 1800's...
Lee County Health Department closer to new facility after meeting with contractors
FORT MADISON, Ia. (KHQA) — The Lee County Health Department is nearing its goal of securing a new facility in Fort Madison. The Lee County Board of Supervisors held a meeting Thursday night reviewing bids of contractors from the area. The Lee County Health Department currently rents out of...
Gray’s Pet Supply Opens In Washington
The grand opening of Gray’s Pet Supply, located at 208 S Marion Ave, Washington, was held on July 23rd. Owned by Whitney Gray, who has a long history of serving the community through her home business, Gray Canine Rescue and Rehab, this new downtown location will now offer a variety of pet supplies. They will be offering continuous silent auctions for pet supplies. Every week, patrons can bid on items, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits. This week’s auction closes on today, and the funds will go to support Paws & More Animal Shelter in Washington.
Businesses bring in customers during RAGBRAI in Mt. Pleasant
MT. PLEASANT, Iowa (KYOU) - On Saturday, this year’s RAGBRAI will wrap up along the Mississippi River after cyclists traveled hundreds of miles across Iowa. Cyclists traveled to their next overnight stop in Mt. Pleasant for Day 6 of the ride on Friday. This is where businesses got a...
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