August 04, 2011

Carroll Artists Win RAGBRAI Kids’ Art Contest

Congratulations to Anna Wanninger, Abby Wanninger and Cal Wanninger of Carroll who won the Kids' Art Contest for RAGBRAI XXXIX. The Wannigers attend Kuemper Catholic School in Carroll.

July 31, 2011

First-timer delights in magic of ride across Iowa

Davenport, Ia. — Jack St. Peters sailed past me Saturday morning as we pedaled our bicycles through the outskirts of Davenport in th...

July 30, 2011

The scoop: Riders crowd into Wilton’s famous ice cream parlor

Most ice cream parlors don’t have a bouncer. But the Candy Kitchen in Wilton isn't like most ice cream parlors. Connie Hoekstra kept...

July 30, 2011

Riders, runners mingle in Davenport

Davenport — For all the concern about traffic, crowds and water, the final day of RAGBRAI seemed to end on a high note as thousands ...

July 30, 2011

Polka Bear welcomes riders

Durant — Polka Bear greeted riders in Durant while a two-man Polka band played just beyond. Riders slapped the brown bear’s hand as ...

July 30, 2011

Amana villages offer a welcome to riders

West Amana, Ia. — Poor little West Amana. One of three Amana villages on Friday's route (with South Amana and Homestead), it might h...