09/03/2026
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by temporarily blocking the city streets today. Apparently, Big Black Betty woke up on the wrong side of the bed—or maybe she’s simply had enough of this Iowa heat. Either way, she decided Tommy was due for quite the adventure.
Unfortunately, that adventure took a serious turn when Tommy experienced a front steer tire blowout, sending him into oncoming traffic. Thankfully, Tommy was able to maneuver back into his lane and, most importantly, no one was injured.
There was some collateral damage as a result of the incident, and we sincerely apologize to anyone who was affected by the accident or delayed by the road closure. While we can laugh a little at Big Black Betty’s apparent attitude, we certainly don't take what happened lightly.
We are incredibly grateful that Tommy—and everyone else involved—walked away safely. At the end of the day, equipment can be repaired and roads can be cleared, but people are irreplaceable.
Thank you to everyone for your patience, understanding, and concern today. We truly appreciate it