Pure Stodge Touring Association

05/04/2026

12/18/2025

The Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, IA will be demolished on Friday, December 19th at 9:30am. Below is a live feed to watch via Iowa DOT.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17iZWZ62uW/

ʟᴀɴꜱɪɴɢ, ɪᴏᴡᴀ ʙʀɪᴅɢᴇ ɪᴍᴘʟᴏꜱɪᴏɴ – ᴄᴀʀ ꜰᴇʀʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ

The 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗼𝘄𝗮, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵, 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠, marking an important milestone along the Mississippi River.

To allow crews time to prepare the area, the 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 will end operations at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 18.
The ferry is expected to resume operations on Monday morning, December 22.
Please note that additional delays may occur if debris needs to be cleared from the river channel.

🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲:
Thank you for your patience as this historic project moves forward. Stay safe and enjoy this moment on the river!

Thank you for your patience as this historic project moves forward. Stay safe and enjoy this moment on the river!

https://iowadot.gov/news/2025-12-15/iowa-9-wis-82-mississippi-river-bridge-demolition-moved-dec-19-safety-plans-announced?fbclid=IwY2xjawOvDiNicmlkETFCYTc5cWpxbXFtSk5vcXFyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrGtHqktYnyBKCX1vMgE1B6CQuVxqV7hXxoVYwWWYWqEZQQuWURjIi9dXqfW&brid=5P_jmeWMtQ-2b8EFCCbWrw

11/30/2025

🏍 Great news! Only 291 days until the 49th Annual Pure Stodge Touring Association Motorcycle Rally! See you all in Elkader, IA September 17-20, 2026! 🏍

09/21/2025

Closing ceremonies and awards from the 2025 Iowa Rally.

09/20/2025

09/20/2025

If anyone has any special memory of rallies past, we have mugs available for a free will donation. Come take a look!

09/20/2025

We had a farmers market this morning. The banana bread was awesome!

09/20/2025

Tonight's 50/50 raffle benefited a friend of the club and member of the band who has supported and entertained us for many years. This is Tonight's winner Eric Anderson on his way up to collect his portion of the winnings. Eric received a fistful of cash, then turned and handed it to the band and said, "give this to Phil."
Tonight Eric showed the love and character that is common among the BMW riding community. The Pure Stodge Iowa Rally, where friends can gather in a beautiful setting, forget the craziness of the world for a few days, and strengthen the bond we all have for each other.
Thank you to all the riding brothers and sisters who are with us this weekend, enjoy yourselves and love thy neighbor ❤️

09/20/2025

Maize Island band. Scott and Mark, two musicians with massive talent capped off last night with an awesome show! Thank you guys. Prayers to Phil, their keyboardist, who recently underwent a double organ transplant. ( no pun intended) Heal up Phil, we will see ya next year!

09/12/2025

🏍 Will we see you for the 48th Pure Stodge Iowa Rally next week? Sept 18-21, Elkader Park and Campground.

What you'll miss if you don't come:
*MotoLympics motorcycle games
*Swap meet - bring what you want to
sell/go home with something new
*Two wonderful dinners by Johnson's
*Wine tasting by Promiseland Winery
*Great music by Maize Island
*Fresh popped popcorn each evening
*Back by popular demand:
Chair massages, 10 min for $10
*Awesome prizes
*Cherry pie/ice cream, Depot Museum
*Sharing stories with friends new and
old around the campfire
Safe travels and we'll see you next week!