Milo also boasts one of the most memorable downtowns in Iowa as a large gazebo sits in the center of the main streets of their downtown. This town of 839 people has a beautiful park with a bandshell, pavilion and plenty of shade trees. In the case of Milo, the railroad gave it life and at the same time dealt a death blow to two neighboring towns, Schonberg and Hammondsburg.
The coming of a railroad was known to make a town succeed. Sandyville has never hosted RAGBRAI before. The RAGBRAI festivities will take place at the Community Center. In April of 1920, an ordinance was enacted making it a misdemeanor and fine for any who rolls dice in the town. Sandyville put into effect the oldest ordinance on record today. The community was once a booming town with several businesses, a post office, court house and three churches. Located in Warren County, Sandyville has a population of 61 people and is the smallest incorporated town on the RAGBRAI route this year. The original burrs from the Sawmill and Gristmill from 1855 lay at the marker.Īckworth has hosted RAGBRAI just once before, the last time was during RAGBRAI XXV on the ride from Des Moines to Chariton. The historic Bundy’s Mill marker is located across the street from the church. The Ackworth Friends Church will be serving tasty breakfast treats and beverages. This Warren County community with a population of 85 people will be the first town you hit after leaving Indianola. Here are some facts and points of interest from each town. The ride travels through some small towns and unincorporated hamlets producing some spectacular scenery. Of course a stiff southern wind could change that “gimme” day into a tough one. It is just 44.6 miles and just over 2,000 feet of climb. On paper, it is one of the shortest and easiest days in RAGBRAI history. To learn more about the Dream Team, visit their web site at The ride from Indianola to Chariton should be one of the easier days of the week. If you haven’t heard of the Dream Team, they are a group of 13-18 year olds from Des Moines who train for RAGBRAI and life. Tim is from Ottumwa and plans to ride tomorrow as well to his hometown. The Route Inspection Riders were joined by a police escort courtesy of the Indianola Police Department and Tim Mulcahy, who is the lead mentor for the Dream Team. What else could one ask for? It was the antithesis of yesterday. What a gorgeous day! It was 70 degrees, sunny and a nice tailwind straight out of the north.
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