An Iowa man was nearly deported into a war zone. On this episode, how families are caught in the middle of third-country deportation. First, we hear from Midwest Newsroom reporting fellow Steph Conquest-Ware on families in limbo under the third-country deportation policy. We also talk about tips on how to protect yourself from this summer's fast-spreading cyclospora outbreak with disease prevention specialist Jennifer Miller. We hear from Guthrie Center RAGBRAI organizer Mike Underwood, as the town readies to host tens of thousands overnight on RAGBRAI. And, after 12 years at the helm, a conversation with IPR’s outgoing CEO Myrna Johnson. Then, IPR’s Erin Fuller grooves us into the weekend.
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A look at this week's news, including the end of a state mental health program and the potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service. -
A look at major headlines from this week, including RFK Jr.'s proposal to address bird flu, the latest at the Iowa Statehouse, an update on the Summit Carbon Pipeline and more.
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The Des Moines nonprofit shared their mission of mentoring at-risk youth through RAGBRAI training on national TV. The group received a donation of $10,000 from Casey's during the appearance.
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RAGBRAI organizers revealed the route for the 52nd annual ride across Iowa Saturday night. Week-long riders will traverse 406 miles and climb around 10,500 feet in 2025. -
Alicia Rau, a professional trumpet player originally from Shelby and now living in NYC, has been nominated for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her work on the Spanish-language album "Creciendo." -
As 2024 comes to an end, we picked some of our favorite interviews — from record breaking basketball to the tornado recovery and closure of a beloved haunted forest.
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Just two months after a tornado devastated parts of Greenfield, thousands of RAGBRAI riders stopped in the southwest Iowa town. On the way in, cyclists rode past homes destroyed by the May 21 tornado that killed four people and injured dozens. -
Cyclists from across the county — and the world — are converging on Iowa this weekend for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, commonly known as RAGBRAI. -
Hundreds of breweries can be seen on the backs of the estimated 50,000 riders taking part in RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa. Together, the small- and medium-sized breweries are a testament to not just how rapidly the craft beer industry has expanded but to its fast-growing importance in rural America.
