The April 6, 2007 Iowa City Press-Citizen reported,"...Dave Ricketts, UI parking and transportation director, said the high point for motorcycle permits was in 1992, with more than 800, but then numbers dropped until 2001.
"In recent years, I'd say fuel prices were obviously a factor," Ricketts said, "but also where students are living and the cost of parking and operating a car.
"Then there are also trends that have nothing to do with that. This place has become more urban. It is easier to move around with those things."
The University of Iowa's Dave Ricketts doesn't really have anything to do with Ricketts, Iowa OR the Dave Ricketts who used to play for the Cardinals- but the rest of this website IS about Ricketts, Iowa (believe it or not).
If you grew up in Ricketts, be sure to plan on coming to our annual reunion, the third Saturday in July. If you have memories or pictures of Ricketts to share, email them to our webmaster:
ted.mallory -at- gmail.com
If you have other funny, kitsch, or corny "Not the same Ricketts" ideas, send them too. Help put Ricketts on the map!
By the way, you'll find plenty of parking in beautiful downtown Ricketts for your moped, Vespa, Razer scooter, or whatever small two-wheeled vehicle you ride!
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