Tickets Now on Sale: Join Us for RRVTA's 20th Anniversary Banquet Tickets are now on sale for the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association (RRVTA) Annual Fundraising Banquet , and this year’s event will be especially meaningful as we celebrate 20 years of volunteer leadership and support for the Raccoon River Valley Trail . A highlight of this year’s celebration will be the presentation of the Trail Champion Award to Chuck Offenburger , the well-known Iowa journalist, storytell

Tickets Now on Sale: Join Us for RRVTA's 20th Anniversary Banquet Tickets are now on sale for the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association (RRVTA)  Annual Fundraising Banquet — and this year’s event is extra special as we celebrate 20 years of the RRVTA. Matt Phippen, Director of RAGBRAI The banquet brings together trail supporters from across central Iowa for an evening of community, storytelling, and support for one of the nation’s iconic trails. Proceeds help advance trail a

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