by Matt Burkey | Sep 26, 2023
The Gay Lea Wilson Underpass in Bondurant is now open after yesterday’s ribbon cutting! I visited the city on behalf of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and attended the ribbon cutting. Bondurant is a proactive community and secured the underpass as a way for...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 14, 2023
Last month Sheldon Public Library hosted a bike rodeo in their town. Fifty-five people attended, and one-third of those were new to the library. What a great way to introduce community members to a vital public resource, the local library. Like any bike rodeo, it...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 7, 2023
Safe Routes programs were going on in Iowa, even on the holiday! West Burlington had a Bike Rodeo on the 4th. The rodeo started with a bike safety check and helmet fitting using resources from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and our rodeo toolkit. The youth learned the...
by Matt Burkey | May 26, 2023
Last Friday, May 19th, Dallas Center hosted their own rodeo. And it is all thanks to Bike Rodeo Coordinator Bob King. Bob got instructions and help from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition last year, and hosted a flawless rodeo this year on his own with the aid of our Iowa...
by Matt Burkey | Mar 16, 2023
When it comes to academic success, students need more than just a good study schedule and a healthy diet. Regular exercise has been found to have a positive impact on cognitive function, attention span, and memory retention. But with busy schedules, it can be hard to...
by Matt Burkey | Feb 16, 2023
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is delighted to announce their most recent hire, Matt Burkey as the Safe Routes to School Manager. If you live or travel through Johnson County you have probably been introduced to Matt while he cycles about town. He has been an avid...
