03 Jun 2025

Iowa Ranks in Top Ten States for National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day with Record 132 Schools Participating

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

CORALVILLE, IOWA (June 3, 2025) — Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day 2025 was a resounding success across Iowa, with a record-breaking 132 schools participating in events throughout the state. This enthusiastic turnout helped Iowa rank fifth in the nation for per capita participation, outpacing most states and showing the power of community-driven efforts to promote active and accessible alternative transportation, healthier lifestyles, and community building.

16 May 2025

Bacoon Ride Detour Approved Following Bridge Fire in Adel

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

ADEL, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — A key bridge east of Adel on the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) was impacted by a fire early in the morning of Monday, May 12. The cause of the fire was three local Adel teens who had built an uncontrolled fire which caught the bridge on fire. Dallas County Sheriff's Office has apprehended and charged the three suspects. According to Dallas County Conservation Director Curt Cable, due to extensive damages, the bridge is currently unusable.

01 May 2025

Iowa Sets Record with 120 Schools Signed Up for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — On May 7, students across Iowa will join thousands of children nationwide in celebrating Walk Bike Roll to School Day, a fun and active way to kick off the school day. This year, Iowa is leading the way with a record-breaking 120 schools registered to participate, proving that Iowa is serious about safe, healthy, and active transportation for students.

03 Oct 2023

Iowa Bicycle Coalition Announces New Executive Director

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

CORALVILLE, IOWA (October 3, 2023) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is proud to announce the hiring of their new Executive Director, Luke Hoffman. Hoffman is coming to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition from Iowa Rivers Revival where he also worked as their Executive Director. Hiring Luke is part of a broader strategy for the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to refocus and revitalize their vision of ensuring safe and accessible bicycling for all Iowans.

11 Apr 2023

Iowa Schools Encouraged to Participate in Walk Bike Roll to School Day on May 3

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

CORALVILLE, IOWA (April 11, 2023) — Iowa schools are being urged to register for Walk Bike Roll to School Day, taking place on May 3, 2023. This annual event promotes active transportation and encourages students to walk, bike, or roll to school, promoting physical activity, environmental sustainability, and community building.

14 Nov 2022

Drive Safe Iowa Calls for Hands-Free Cell Phone Law

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 14, 2022) — Efforts are underway to update Iowa’s distracted-driving laws in response to several fatal crashes in which drivers were found to be using their phones while driving. A campaign called Drive Safe Iowa has launched a petition to collect names of supporters to update Iowa’s distracted-driving laws.

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