Carroll RAGBRAI 2023

Kimberly Tiefenthaler and Ashley Schable up date everything you need to know about RAGBRAI in Carroll!!!

As we head down the homestretch to RAGBRAI, Kimberly Tiefenthaller stopped by the studio's to talk about the need for host homes here in Carroll.  Kimberly gives some examples of teams that are currently looking for a home to stay at while in Carroll.

Lynda Dukes Franey updates where Carroll stands in the lead up to RAGBRAI when it comes to volunteers and housing.

Ashley Schable and Katie Kruse talk about the pre-ride happening today, so expect to see a couple dozen riders in town this afternoon.

Ashley and Rosanne stopped by the KCIM studio to update all that is happening now and what they are still in need of for the the big day.

The entertainment is now fully announced!!  The headline act in Carroll is The Pork Tornadoes!! Take a listen to this great interview with drummer Mike Schultes on another special episode of Draft Line podcast hosted by John Ryan.

Mayor Mark Beardmore talks about what a huge opportunity Carroll has, being a overnight stop on the 50th anniversary of RAGBRAI and the need for volunteers to help make Carroll the best stop of the route!

Tim Gute talks about what it takes to be a vendor for RAGBRAI this summer in Carroll.

E2: A conversation with RAGBRAI Director, Matt Phippen. Phippen, formerly a sales leader at Scheel’s Iowa City, has participated in RAGBRAI indirectly and directly since 1990 when his family hosted riders in his front yard. He rode his first RAGBRAI in 1998 and has since participated as a vendor, served on a town planning committee, and most recently served as a sponsor and pre-ride advisor.

Carroll is getting ready to host RAGBRAI this summer, here is the latest on what is going on!

What's going on with RAGBRAI?  Katie Kruse and Ashley Schabel, Co-chairs with Carroll Committee update on events and what's needed for the worlds largest bicycle event happening in Carroll this summer!  We will have updates throughout the upcoming months leading up to RAGBRAI's 50 anniversary ride .