by Mark | Jul 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
While reporting a column in tiny Searsboro I happened to spot Bob Saar’s signature on the side of a building downtown. This would have seemed odd — he’s a musician, writer, journalist and Renaissance man who hails from Burlington in the southeast corner of the state —...
by Mark | Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are 10 days to go until RAGBRAI. Ten days to get familiar with RAGBRAI’s just-released app for iOS devices, stuffed with features to aid cyclists along their way — whether or not they have Internet access. The free app is available for download from the iTunes...
by Mark | Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
So Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show” Tuesday night made a crack about bicyclist Lance Armstrong near the start of his opening monologue. Armstrong last week told The Register in an interview that he would ride three or four days of the 41st RAGBRAI (The...
by Mark | Jul 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
AA Meetings During RAGBRAI XLI (Some NA Meetings are also listed) Council Bluffs Date: Saturday, July 20 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Mid-America Center (Enter West Gates) Address: 1 Arena Way Time: Narcotics Anonymous meeting will be @ 6:00 pm Location: 500 Club,...
by Mark | Jul 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Want to get involved with RAGBRAI when it comes through Des Moines but unable to ride? Organizers of the popular ride’s July overnight stay are still looking for people to host cyclists. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa runs from July 21 to 27 this...
