Words by Bruce J. Bales Edit by Logan Clark The weekend of the 2013 spring session could be summed up in one word: chill. Not only was there a slight chill in the breeze, but the vibe from everyone was also relaxed. After what was a crazy week, I was completely content with just being [...]

Words, edit and photos by Bruce J. Bales Four nights a week, at the top of the Brady Street hill in Davenport, a group of people sharing similar interests gather to get out of the cold and to practice their passions. Whether it blades, boards, bikes or scooters, Skatechurch provides a welcoming atmosphere where passionate [...]

Ben Gross. Darkside true top acid. (Click to enlarge) Words and photos by Bruce J. Bales Edit by Logan Clark Last Saturday’s box session at Big Creek State Park was a great start to another year of Iowa Connection festivities. Despite the chilly weather, we sessioned Ben Gross’ well built boxes and practice rail for [...]

Bruce J. Bales. Mute. Des Moines. Photo: Jennings. (Click to enlarge) Words by Bruce J. Bales Leaving the state of Iowa for college gave me some perspective. As I have said before, my years away from my home made me appreciate it more. The first roadtrip of 2013 helped to again reaffirm my love for [...]