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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. ...
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 2024 Day 5 preview: Leaving Knoxville, riders move on to Ottumwa
If you succeeded in grinding out the last two long, hilly days, Day 5 is a chance to slow down a little and enjoy the southern Iowa scenery. The mileage is just over 60 and the elevation gain is a mere 2,500 feet, 80% less than the epic Day 3 climb. Here's what's...
RAGBRAI riders find fun along the route from Knoxville to Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Thursday's RAGBRAI route covered about 63 miles from Knoxville to the overnight stop in Ottumwa. Before getting to the overnight stop, there was a lot of fun and sights to see on the way. KCCI met the Prowlers, a youth softball team from Knoxville. They were...
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.
Battle for the Bridges Rodeo, Bridge View Center, October 25 and 26
Ottumwa, IA – Wildhorse Productions and Sandburr Rodeo Productions team up to bring you another great Battle Series Rodeo tour stop #8 Battle for the Bridges Rodeo at Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7pm both nights. Tickets start at $19.75...
97.7 KOTM-FM Team of the Week: Sigourney Baseball
Ottumwa HyVee’s: South HyVee on Quincy Avenue and Drugstore on the corner of Pennsylvania and Jefferson, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, want to congratulate the Sigourney Baseball Squad, our 97.7 TOM-FM Team of the Week!. Last week, the Savages defeated Burlington-Notre Dame 4-2 in the Class 1A Substate 6...
River Valley Place of Ottumwa Offering Free Back-to-School Sports Physicals
Ottumwa, IA – River Valley Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is thrilled to announce a community initiative aimed at supporting the youth and families of Southeast Iowa. On Thursday, August 15 from 5PM – 8PM, River Valley Place will provide free back-to-school sports physicals for middle school and high school athletes in the Ottumwa area.
KKSI Athlete of the Week: Halle Husted, Davis County Softball
Brenda and the team at Meridian Credit Union in Ottumwa, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, would like to congratulate Davis County Softball Player Halle Husted, our 101.5 KKSI-FM Athlete of the Week!. Husted was named to the IGCA Class 3A All-Southeast District Team. The sophomore batted .321 with a team-leading...
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...
Sprint Invaders Take on All Comers Tuesday in Bloomfield!
Sprint Invaders Take on All Comers Tuesday in Bloomfield!. July 25, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders return to the Bloomfield Speedway on the Davis County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield, Iowa, and will be vying for a top prize of $4,000! The event will be this Tuesday, July 30, and will be held two nights before the 360 Nationals commence in Knoxville, making it a bit of a mystery who will be shooting for the higher payday.
Ottumwa Schools to Host 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The Ottumwa Community School District is excited to announce the Walt McGrory 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, taking place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Ottumwa Schools’ Mini Pitches. In partnership with Musco, this community event invites basketball enthusiasts of all ages to come together for a day of competition,...
Clarinda A's (7/23): A's roll to MINK League semifinal win over Chillicothe
(KMAland) -- The A’s rolled to a MINK League semifinal win over Chillicothe on Tuesday. Check out the rundown from A’s baseball below. Clarinda A’s 12 Chillicothe Mudcats 2 (MINK League Semifinals) •Sean Bazmore: 3/4, 2B, 2 RBI, R. •Khi Holiday: 2/2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB,...
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