June 15, 2021
The Central Iowa Water Trails project took another step forward today with the city of Des Moines’ Urban Design Review Board giving its final approval for the design of the Scott Avenue bridge portion of the project. The Scott Avenue bridge section is the largest of the first phase of…
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May 11, 2021
DES MOINES, IA (May 11, 2021) – The Great Outdoors Foundation, fiscal agent of the Central Iowa Water Trails Consortium, is pleased to announce a $1 million commitment from the Athene Charitable Foundation. This pledge puts the total funding raised privately for the project at just under $25…
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March 15, 2021
The Des Moines City Council will vote March 22 whether to adopt a $54 million master plan for the north side’s Birdland Park, 2100 Saylor Road, that would transform what increasingly has become a deteriorated area. The plan, created along with stakeholders such as the restaurant’s…
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January 28, 2021
A plan to transform the Des Moines River into a downtown recreational amenity for kayakers, paddlers and even surfers gained more approvals Wednesday, bringing the Central Iowa Water Trails project one step closer to fruition. The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday approved conditional use permits…
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January 5, 2021
The Central Iowa Water Trails project in 2020 went from “this would be great if it happened, to this is happening.” “So I think in 2021 we’re going to see more of that come online, more of the actual bones of this long-term, multigenerational project be built, and turning…
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November 16, 2020
In the midst of a challenging environment, there is still reason for optimism in Greater Des Moines. Visionary, transformational projects are moving forward. Think about the Central Iowa Water Trails project, the planned soccer stadium in downtown Des Moines and the Des Moines International Airport terminal project. To read the…
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October 19, 2020
Take a listen as Hannah Inman, CEO of the Great Outdoors Foundation, talks with Lou and Jackie on Iowa Live on how to enjoy Central Iowa’s water trails. With more than 80 access sites planned to activate 150+ miles of waterways, there is almost something for everyone on Iowa’s waters.
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June 25, 2020
JOHNSTON, Iowa – The City of Johnston and the Central Iowa Water Trails Incubator are pleased to announce a new partnership with an outfitter, Quarry Springs Outfitters, to offer kayak rentals at the recently opened NW 70th Avenue access point along Beaver Creek. “This is another important…
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June 11, 2020
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — West Des Moines residents soon won’t have to travel far to go kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding. The Raccoon River Park boathouse is now less than two weeks away from being complete. “People are still going to be surprised when they pull into Raccoon River Park…
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June 11, 2020
Polk County and Bravo Greater Des Moines have received a $125,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to incorporate public art with the Central Iowa Water Trails access points. The “Our Town” grant is awarded to help integrate arts, culture and design activities to strengthen communities by advancing…
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