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Saturday, May 18, 2013  People brought their shovels and paint-brushes to the Fairfield Loop Trail to help clean-up and revamp the area, which attracts a lot of tourists and residents this time of year.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Ragbrai T-shirts are now officially on sale and it's more than just a T-shirt, it's a coupon!

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Dozens of people gathered at the Fairfeld Arts and Convention Center for an entertaining, yet informative presentation about what's still on the to-do-list before the big bike ride in July.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Ragbrai Committee in Oskaloosa is gearing up for the Des Moines Register’s 41st annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  RAGBRAI is coming to town, and Fairfield unveiled its theme and logo on Wednesday.

Monday, January 28, 2013  This is the fourth time Oskaloosa has hosted RAGBRAI.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  Oskaloosa and Fairfield were informed that they were chosen as two of the overnight stops, hosting upwards of 20,000 people.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The annual, non-competitive bike ride draws thousands from all across the country to Iowa, highlighting the people and places that make the Hawkeye state what it is today.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Organizers from the event have contacted leaders in Ottumwa to see if they would be interested in hosting the race once again.

Friday, July 20, 2012  At least two Heartland women are planning to participate in the seven-day bike ride known as RAGBRAI.

Thursday, July 23, 2009 

Tuesday, July 21, 2009  Network capacity at existing cell sites has been increased to handle nearly three times the normal call volume in the Ottumwa area.

Sunday, July 19, 2009  The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa began on Sunday morning.

Monday, July 06, 2009  RAGBRAI organizers will hold a meeting for all vendors on July 9 at City Hall.

Monday, June 29, 2009  A performing stage will be set up in the shady park area across the street from Bridge View Center near the vendor area.