Amana notes RAGBRAI updates

RAGBRAI riders will be passing through the Colonies of West Amana, High Amana, Middle Amana, Amana and Homestead on July 28. The cyclists will ride down 220th Trail into Amana, turn south at the 46th Avenue intersection, passing through the Market Barn parking lot to exit town on H Street.

Officials anticipate the bulk of riders to begin arriving around 10:30 a.m. with the last few leaving at 3 p.m. to complete the day’s ride to the overnight stop in Coralville. Most activities will be held in Amana. Residents and visitors should expect street closures with several businesses offering refreshments along the route.

If you are planning to offer food, contact the state Department of Inspections and Appeals to comply with all permitting and regulations. Amana Colonies Festivals Inc. will be hosting riders at the Festhalle barn with music by Barefoot Becky, food served by the Amana Heritage Society, and wine and beer be served in partnership with Amana Society Inc.

There will be emergency medical services in the pharmacy parking lot and assistance from the county sheriff to direct traffic. The Amana Colonies Convention and Visitors Bureau asks anyone willing to lend their weekly pickup garbage can to contact Stacey Colledge at the Visitor Center. Garbage cans will be placed along the route for riders to dispose of their waste responsibly. Help keep our community clean by lending your can for just a few hours.

More information is available at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center at (319) 622-7622.