(Des Moines, IA) A former RAGBRAI director is trying to save the world’s longest-running bike ride. Dieter Drake led the race from 2019 to 2022. He started a Facebook page this summer, named “Save RAGBRAI.” Drake says Gannett, the company that owns Ventures Endurance which in turn runs RAGBRAI, is financially suffering. Earlier this month, Gannett suspended the company’s contributions to employees’ 401k plans. That came after the company laid off 400 workers and cut 400 openings. Ventures Endurance says the race isn’t going anywhere. Registration for RAGBRAI 2023 opens on November 15th.
Former RAGBRAI director creates “Save RAGBRAI” Facebook group, calls race is unstable
Oct 28, 2022 | 5:12 AM
Story Content (c) 2026 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved.
LOCAL NEWS
Marshall County Crash Claims One Life
(State Center) One person died, and another person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Marshall County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened Friday around 4:07 p.m. at Eastman Aven...
Nov 7, 2026
Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Cole Jacob Benton, 36, of Hamlin, was arrested on October 30th on the charge of Driving While Barred. Benton was transported to the C...
Nov 5, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
Seniors Get Win In Final Home Game; Wheelers Going Back to Dome
(Pictured: the Audubon Seniors) (Audubon, IA) -- Audubon will be heading to the UNI Dome next week with a 59-34 win over North Union in the 8 Man Quarterfinals on Thursday night. The Wheelers overcam...
Nov 5, 2026
Class 3A All-District #6 Teams Released
(Jefferson) The Class 3A District #6 All-District Team selections have been announced, recognizing the top offensive and defensive players, along with the district's most valuable players and coaches....
Nov 2, 2026
