by Matt Burkey | Aug 9, 2024
With a population of over 1000 and home to the North Cedar Jr/Sr School, Clarence is a fun little town in central Iowa on Highway 30. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Tipton Police Department, Cedar County Public Health, and Safe Routes to School joined...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 17, 2024
Cpl. Shane Haskell of Clinton knows how to put on a bike rodeo. With volunteers from the local police department, fire department, national guard, county sheriff department, and Riverbend Bicycle Club, Clinton put on one of the best-staffed bike rodeos I’ve...
by Matt Burkey | Apr 18, 2024
On May 8th, communities across Iowa and beyond will come together to participate in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. This annual event promotes healthier, more sustainable lifestyles by encouraging students, parents, and educators to ditch the car and instead walk,...
by Matt Burkey | Feb 9, 2024
Driving through school zones demands extra attention to protect the safety of students walking, biking, rolling or just getting off the bus. It’s crucial to be cautious in these areas, where children are present. In this post, we’ll explore essential...
by Matt Burkey | Nov 30, 2023
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside where I got to meet and teach three groups of toddlers. They were already well-versed in pedestrian safety like looking both ways before crossing the street, staying on the sidewalk, and...
by Matt Burkey | Nov 17, 2023
Sixty three years later school board member and former Edmunds teacher Dwana Bradley read “The Story of Ruby Bridges” in the Edmunds library to different grade levels before students marched around the school chanting their support for Ruby Bridges on Ruby...
