Iowa

Cass County Fair Packs in the Bull Riding Fans
[Aug. 1, 2008] A crowd of approximately 4500 fans watched the action unfold Thursday, July 31st at the Extreme Bullriding Tour stop at the Cass County Fair in Atlantic, Iowa. Fans started filling the seats early in order to get a good seat and by show time it was standing room only. They knew what to expect and the riders, bulls and personnel did not disappoint them. From the moment the first gate opened until the last gate closed the bulls were at peak performance. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Pam Schau wife of Iowa stock contractor killed
[Jul. 31, 2008] Trip to bull riding turns fatal for Pam Schau - funeral Friday.

Bullriders Of Amrica Finals August 1-2
[Jul. 29, 2008] Fort Madison, IA - The Bullriders of America (BOA) will be invading Fort Madison, Iowa on August 1-2 for their 2008 Finals. The action will be taking place each night at the Tri-State Rodeo Arena beginning at 7 PM and will feature the top 25 riders of the 2008 BOA season. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Fayette County Loves Bull Riding!
[Jul. 28, 2008] When the gates opened at the Fayette County Fair Extreme Bullriding Tour stop in West Union, Iowa, it was their first time on the tour and the fans were ready to show their support. The stands were packed and the riders and Extreme Team responded to their enthusiasm by putting on a "rock the house" show. Announcer, Matt Palmer, began the night by introducing the riders to the fans along with the staff and in no time the first gate was ready to open. The action never stopped and when the last gate closed it was apparent that Fayette county has lots of bullriding fans. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Iowa Bullriding Rocks!
[Jul. 26, 2008] Catch round two in Rhodes, IA tonight! Round one was awesome! By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Fayette County Fair - West Union, IA to be Double Point Event!
[Jul. 20, 2008] On July 25th the Extreme Bullriding Team will be making its first trip to West Union, IA, and the Fayette County Fair. Bringing with them will be the bulls of the Double S Bull Company and the riders of the National Federation of Professional Bullriders and the Bullriders Of America. The riders will be competing for $2000 added money plus a chance to win the tour championship and an M & M Custom Camper. Adding to the excitement in West Union this event has been designated as a Double Point event and all money won will count double in value. With the race for the championship heating up you can expect to see some of the top riders heading for the fair! By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Bedford, Iowa, Third Consecutive Capacity Crowd Event for Extreme Bullriding Tour
[Jul. 20, 2008] Taylor County Fair, Bedford, Iowa, has a problem that most fairs would love to have. Their Extreme Bullriding Tour event consistently draws more people than they have room for. Not a bad problem to have. For the third consecutive event this week the Extreme Bullriding Tour drew over capacity crowds to the venues hosting their tours.

Sticks and Stones Country Bash - July 19th - Dayton, IA
[Jul. 19, 2008] After months of dealing with the worst weather Iowa had to offer; feeling nothing but the havoc and devastation of record setting storms Iowans are ready for some SUMMER FUN! The 2008 Sticks and Stones Country Bash is as the old expression goes "just what the doctor ordered"! ..I was lucky enough to attend last year's Bash and can’t say enough about the atmosphere and the overall good management. Good clean family fun and music. The list of performers for this year’s concerts can only mean one thing - HEAD FOR DAYTON JULY 19TH! By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Things get "Extreme" in Red Oak, Iowa
[Jul. 18, 2008] Red Oak, Iowa, loves the Extreme Bullriding Tour. In their ninth consecutive appearance at the Montgomery County Fair the riders and bulls entertained a capacity crowd. The enthusiasm of the crowd was contagious to the riders and personnel. With so many riders there was only one long round with Brad Check and Eric Reiling tying for the number one position with 88 point rides. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Bill Applegate Benefit Raises $15,500
[Jul. 14, 2008] When Iowa cowboy, Bill Applegate. was seriously injured in a horse accident in late June that sent him to Critical Care Unit at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, his friends began plans immediately for a benefit. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Iowa Cowboy Bill Applegate seriously injured in horse accident
[Jun. 30, 2008] Bill Applegate was seriously injured in a horse accident and is currently in the Critical Care Unit at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bright country music star rises in West
[Jun. 26, 2008] Country singer Emily West's thoughts were on Iowa over the last couple of weeks. Born and raised in Waterloo, West has been in contact with friends in her hometown and nearby Parkersburg from her home in Nashville.

Todd Crase Selected for Iowa High School Rodeo Hall of Fame
[Jun. 14, 2008] Robert Todd Crase, known to all as Todd, will be inducted into the Iowa High School Rodeo Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 15th. The induction ceremony will be a part of the Iowa High School Rodeo State Finals in Fort Madison, Iowa. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Macksburg, IA holding weekly barrel race to benefit building a new arena.....
[Apr. 30, 2008] Macksburg CEM (Community Effort Macksburg) will be holding a weekly 3D jackpot every Tuesday through the month of May with all proceeds going towards building the new permanent arena!