Mark Phippen of RAGBRAI Named Featured Speaker for RRVTA Banquet The Raccoon River Valley Trail Association is excited to announce that Mark Phippen, Director of RAGBRAI, will be the featured speaker at our 2026 Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 11, at Country Lane Lodge in Adel. Mark Phippen, Director of RAGBRAI Mark became Director of RAGBRAI in 2022, stepping into leadership of one of Iowa’s most iconic traditions. At the banquet, Mark will share insights from his years wi

Now Accepting Nominations: RRVTA Trail Champion Award Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the Raccoon River Valley Trail? Since the first segment of the trail opened in 1989, countless people have helped transform the RRVT into one of Iowa’s premier destinations for outdoor recreation. The Raccoon River Valley Trail Association (RRVTA), now celebrating 20 years of volunteer-led support, is honoring those trailblazers who have made a lasting differe

Lighted Bridge Repairs Set to Begin - Fundraising Goal Surpassed! The long-awaited repairs to the Lighted Bridge in Adel are officially on the horizon! Dallas County will enter into construction contracts in December 2025, marking an exciting milestone for one of the most recognized landmarks along the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Project Overview The total cost for the bridge restoration — including construction, engineering, and a 10% contingency — is currently estimated at

Trail Rides Raises Support for Bridge and Resurfacing Projects The Raccoon River Valley Trail Association wrapped up September with two successful fundraising rides — “Bridge Us Back” on September 20 and “Pave the Way” on September 27. Nearly 100 riders joined in the fun over the two weekends to support two major trail improvement projects: the rebuilding of Adel’s iconic Lighted Bridge and the resurfacing of the North Loop between Yale and Winkleman Switch. Each event combin

RRVT Trail Infrastructure Updates Bridge Us Back Campaign This is the latest update on the repair of the Lighted Bridge in Adel, which...