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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.
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...
How to watch, buy tickets for 2024 Iowa high school state baseball tournament
The 2024 Iowa high school baseball state tournament will be held July 22-26 and there are multiple ways to follow the week of action. Whether you plan on attending the IHSAA tournaments or want to watch from home, here's everything you need to know about buying tickets and streaming packages: ...
State softball tournament 2024: Iowa high school softball matchups, schedule in Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Forty teams have punched tickets to the 2024 Iowa high school state softball tournament. Quarterfinal action starts Monday at the Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge and runs through Friday's championship round. Check out class-by-class qualifiers and game schedules below. We'll update this story...
State softball preview: 5 CIML schools begin quest for Class 5A title on Monday
The state softball tournament gets under way on Monday with the Class 5A quarterfinals at Harlan Rogers Park. The Class 5A field includes the top four teams in the final rankings, but a rash of upsets in regional play also saw three teams ranked ninth or lower make it to Fort Dodge along with unranked Cedar Rapids Prairie.
Wrestling at Fargo: Analysis and results for Team Iowa, Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers
After an entire week of wrestling in Fargo, N.D., a whole bunch of Iowans and future Iowans walked away with some hardware. The 2024 Junior and 16U Nationals, better known as just Fargo, saw some of the nation's best square off for the highly desired stop-sign plaque. In total, Team Iowa brought home...
Vote: Ames Tribune Athlete of the Week for July 15-21
Last week saw the Collins-Maxwell softball team qualify for state. The Class 1A No. 5 Spartans are headed to state for the fourth time in program history, and the first time since 2020 after defeating No. 11 Earlham, 4-1, in the 1A Region 3 final on July 16 at Collins.
Jasper County Fair to host bigger and better rodeo this year
Jul. 19—It was always the intention that one day the Jasper County Fair Rodeo would grow into a full rodeo with more events for competitors, more action the audience and more seating to accommodate the increased attendance. Well, it looks like this is the year, and the fair board is going all out. Chauncy Wiggins-Kain, of the Jasper County Fair Board, said in the past it has always been ...
Know Your Opponent: Last year's runner-up North Polk 'glad to be here' after wild journey to state
(Alleman) -- North Polk baseball is about to make its 15th state tournament in program history and second consecutive. While the Comets will undoubtedly set their goals high once they get to Cedar Rapids, their main focus right now is just enjoying the journey that got them there -- a journey that didn't lack entertainment.
2024 IGCA High School Softball Academic All-State Teams
The Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association has released their Academic All-State Teams from the 2023-24 softball season. Our local softball teams are listed below. For the full list, click here. ACGC. Emerson Van Meter. Atlantic. Avery Nicholas. Claire Pellett. Riley Wood Atlantic. Bedford. Breanna Simmons. Bridgett Murphy. CAM. Emma Follmann.
Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa begins this weekend
Cyclists are converging in western Iowa this weekend for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, commonly known as RAGBRAI. Glenwood is the starting point for the 434 mile route. Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan expects the town of about 5000 to more than triple in size on Saturday night, bringing along some much-welcome business. “It’s maybe a longer-lasting economic boost just in the fact that you get the name of these local businesses out to people who wouldn’t normally know about them,” she said. “Day of, I think you’ll definitely see some local businesses make some money. They’re not going to get rich, but they will enjoy a nice weekend, I believe.”
Iowa State 'excited' about CBs despite departure of T.J. Tampa
LAS VEGAS – Iowa State football enters the 2024-25 season with certainty at nearly every position. Head coach Matt Campbell likely has an estimation for a starting player at each of his 22 positions given the Cyclones return about 20 starters from last season's team. The one spot Iowa...
Former Harlan standout McLaughlin all set for junior season with Iowa State
(KMAland) -- Former Harlan standout athlete and Iowa State linebacker Will McClaughlin is ready for year three in the Cyclones defense. One year after starting every game, the junior believes he can improve on his breakout season. “I have to commend Coach (Matt) Campbell and all of the staff for...
Jace Gilbert’s Story: Rising Defensive End from Arrowhead High School Commits to Iowa State
Iowa State's football team, known for recruiting Wisconsin talent, includes Arrowhead's standout Jace Gilbert, excelling in both basketball and football, with a preference for the gridiron sport in college over basketball. Committed to Iowa State, influenced by mentor and former Cyclones star Will McDonald, Gilbert looks up to, aiming to emulate his success on the field.
Iowa State football spends time with at-risk youth at Wildwood Hills Ranch
MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa State football unofficially kicked off fall camp this weekend at Wildwood Hills Ranch, but there weren't any Xs and Os involved. Friday night was filled with team bonding and Saturday was filled with giving back. The Cyclones partnered with at-risk youth in Central Iowa...
SEMO to face Iowa State in 2026 College Football season
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University will face Iowa State during week one of the 2026 college football season. According to Iowa State’s official athletics website, the Cyclones were scheduled to open the 2026 season against the Northern Iowa Panthers on September 5 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. However, the Cyclones will now host the Redhawks on the same date, which is week one of that season.
The Jack Trice Stadium experience in College Football 25
With the official release of College Football 25 on Friday, the game will see a rise in new players. And where better for Iowa State fans to start their college football journey than a game in Jack Trice Stadium?. The Iowa State home venue looks a little different than its...
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