Iowa Safe Routes to Schools had a busy winter preparing for bike rodeos and in-class education. Just as those bike rodeos and classes were about to start COVID-19 struck. As a result, we have postponed all events per state and federal guidelines. However, we are taking this time to enhance our programs. Currently, we are […]

Greetings, My name is Jared Morford and I’m the new Iowa Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS), Program Manager. I’ve been on the job for the last month now and I thought I would check-in.  So what have I been doing? I’ve been meeting with stakeholders, attending the Iowa Trails Summit, planning the Iowa Safe Routes […]

Community Volunteer Spotlight by April Bril Safe Routes to School coordinator Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission   “Be the change you wish to see in the world” -Gandhi This is one of my all-time favorite quotes and I think it describes our amazing volunteer Julie Fischer perfectly. Julie has been helping kids in our community walk safely […]

This photo was taken lakeside at Chatauqua Park, near downtown Storm Lake, minutes before the snow started to fly. Iowa Safe Routes to School (SRTS) spent some time in the surrounding areas recently making an effort to introduce communities in Northwest/ North Central Iowa to our program. So, we set up a few meetings, reserved a […]