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The small town showed off their “Iowa Nice” as RAGBRAI made its way through

In just one month crowds will flock to the Midwest Old Threshers trains for memorable experiences

WASHINGTON — For many Washington voters, Rob Meyer will be a recognizable figure on the ballot in the upcoming Aug. …

RAGBRAI is no ordinary bicycle ride. The event draws thrill-seeking cyclists from all over the country who want to test their mettle on a week-long ride where they travel close to 500 miles.

The event was less than a day, but it took months of preparation for RAGBRAI’s visit to Fairfield to go off without a hitch.

The 51st rendition of RAGBRAI attracted riders from across the country and even from other countries, like the Biebrich family from Winnipeg, Canada, who stood out from the crowd thanks to their jerseys that displayed the Canadian flag.

Watch for flaggers and detours

Camping hosts, information station volunteers, trash duty crews, and many others made Mt. Pleasant feel like home

WASHINGTON — A massive Adirondack chair appeared in Washington’s central park last week, part of an effort by Main Street …

WASHINGTON — The Washington Chamber of Commerce has a candidate forum planned the day before a special election that will …

MT. PLEASANT — Henry County Public Health will once again host a back-to-school health fair on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from …