ISU men's basketball coach Greg McDermott has dismissed senior guard Mike Taylor, the Cyclones most valuable player last season. Taylor had a tumultuous spring in which he was arrested March 19 for fourth-degree criminal mischief, and was later ticketed for shoplifting a box of cold medicine from Cub Foods in April. (8) comments
On July 22, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will begin its 35th annual trek - one of cycling, bonding and last but not least, partying. For those still unfamiliar with RAGBRAI, it is a seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa. This year, the ride begins at the Missouri River in Spencer on July 22, and ends at the Mississippi River in Bellevue on July 28. (1) comment
A 40-person team representing the American Cancer Society is riding in the 35th annual RAGBRAI to help raise awareness of the need for federally funded research. At each stop along the route, the ACS Mobile Action Center will allow visitors to send messages to Congress about the need for funding. (0) comments
RAGBRAI's 2007 campaign will end July 28 in Bellevue, but that's where the participants will be winding down from the biggest party RAGBRAI has to offer, the night before in Dyersville. "The night before the ending is always the biggest party of them all. I definitely think Dyersville will be the biggest party," said Dave Brinker, owner of Second Street Station in Bellevue, where the race will end. (0) comments
They haven't taken the court for the Cyclones yet, but many of ISU incoming freshman class have created a stir throughout the state. The YMCA Capital City Men's Basketball League wrapped up its 2007 summer season Sunday with many of Iowa State's recruits turning heads. (1) comment
RICHMOND, Va. - When a Bad Newz Kennels dog was wounded in a losing fight, NFL star Michael Vick was consulted before the animal was doused with water and electrocuted. That's just one gruesome detail that emerged Tuesday when the Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others were indicted by a federal grand jury. (0) comments
Just two years ago, Jeff Gordon and his famed No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team were struggling. His crew chief was on the verge of leaving and doubts were beginning to creep into the mind of the four-time NASCAR champion. All that is behind him now as Gordon is just past halfway through one of his best seasons yet. (0) comments
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