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...
by Jared Morford | Mar 11, 2022
As the temperatures begin to warm up and as all the snow begins to melt, it is safe to say that spring is starting to, well, SPRING. And here at the Iowa Safe Routes Partnership, that lovely feeling of ‘spring is in the air’ brings with it the excitement of Walking...
by Jared Morford | Jan 14, 2022
Happy New Year! Iowa Safe Routes to School is pretty excited about the New Year. As we come into what is often the slower time of the month we have big things happening. First, we have our Iowa Safe Routes to School Conference on January 27th at the Des Moines Area...
by Jared Morford | Dec 17, 2021
People often ask what Iowa Safe Routes to School does during the winter. The answer is we get ready for the next year of biking and walking events throughout the state of Iowa. Below is just a quick rundown of some of the things the Iowa Safe Routes to School Team is...
by Jared Morford | Nov 19, 2021
Kids learning hand signals at a bike rodeo It’s that time of year in the Safe Routes to School programming where we spend a lot of time planning for the next year. It’s also that time of year when you look back on your past work and reflect on...
