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June 2026 Trail News
Trail Shorts: CeMar Morgan Creek Interurban Cherokee Delay? Trail Story - Todd Toughs it Out! Wanatee Park to Rosedale Rd. Hills, Hills, Hills Thanks to our Business Donors Calendar of Events CeMar Exciting news as two of the three bridges to complete CeMar Phase 5 have been delivered! In the coming weeks, bridge deck installation and trail paving will begin on the eastern half of the project, from Tama Street to Grand Avenue. Contractors will also resume substructure work on
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May 2026 Trail News
In this edition: Trail Shorts Trail Connections – North with Allyssa on the CVNT Transportation Improvement Program Open House Thanks to our Business Donors! Calendar of Events One of the Many sights on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail north segment Trail shorts- just the details 4th Street Trail Downtown This trail project will extend the Cedar Valley Nature Trail from where it stops at 7th Avenue SE in downtown Cedar Rapids to the future Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge over th
May 15


April 2026 Trail News
Cherokee Trail – more miles in 2026! CeMar Updates – bridges to the final connection Let’s Keep our Trails Beautiful! Saturday Afternoon Ride Bike to Work Week – coming in May! Thanks to our Business Donors Calendar Construction of the Cherokee Trail continues towards the Cedar River. Phase 3 from Westwood Drive NW to 13th Street NW, will be on the south side of F Avenue NW. The project will be bid this summer, and the construction start in the fall of 2026. Phase 5 from
Apr 17


March 2026 Trail News
Celebrating Spring! 2025 Annual Report is available Trail Connections Story – Calling all Runners (and Cyclists)! Trail Updates Interurban Trail Survey and open house – your input is needed Grant Wood Trail updates- Paralta Rd to Springville Rd 34 th St SE improvements include trail – Bever Ave to Spoon Creek Ct. Calendar of Events – Including Pedals and Petals Ride on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail! Thank you to our Business Sponsors Check out the 2025 Annual Report . Learn
Mar 11


February 2026 Trail News
February is the month, 2026 the year that Clarence Boesenberg turns 100! Nikki Northrup, our roving LCTA Board member, caught up with Clarence biking on the trail today. Clarence is a long-time trail supporter (who did his first RAGBRAI at 86!) and is an inspiration to us all to just get out there and do it! Please wish him a Happy Birthday! In this edition: What's opening in 2026? CeMar Trail and Alliant LightLine Bridge A Surprise! Cedar Rapids awarded SILVER Status as a Bi
Feb 16


January 2026 Trail News
Welcome New Board Members for 2026! Goodbye to the departing members And Three NEW Capital Campaign Trail Projects Welcome New Board Members for 2026! Whether hiking, biking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, snow adds a new layer of fun. You can hike into the evening with the reflection of light off the snow, creating a naturally lighted trail. Check it out and enjoy your Linn County Trails, year round! Melanie Lentz moved to Iowa in June 2017 and was quickly introduce
Jan 19


December 2025 Trail News
Do Snow and Trails mix - you bet! Cherokee Trail - major connection to downtown Cedar Rapids Morgan Creek Phase 1 - a view to the Cedar River Thank you to our Business Donors SNOW and TRAILS... Whether hiking, biking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, snow adds a new layer of fun. You can hike into the evening with the reflection of light off the snow, creating a naturally lighted trail. Check it out and enjoy your Linn County Trails, year round! Cedar Lake Trail in Winte
Dec 12, 2025


October 2025 E News
Indian Creek Link Construction The Indian Creek LINK is almost done! The long awaited quarter mile hard surfacing of the Indian Creek Trail linking to the Grant Wood Trail, CeMar and the Boyson Trail will be done this week! LCTA with your help donated $25,000 to the City of Marion for this project. SO MUCH ELSE is happening in October as the construction season wraps up! Morgan Creek Trail 42nd Street to Cedar River AND 42nd Street! CeMar Trail Updates Iowa Trails Summit R
Oct 17, 2025


Linn County Trails Association September 2025 newsletter
Join us for Treasures on the Trail, prizes GALORE! Some of the Prize donors for Treasures on the Trail Join us for Treasures on the...
Sep 11, 2025


August 2025 E News
Announcing our new info filled website! It’s a winner! Join us for Treasures on the Trail Bicycle Friendly Community Survey- your input...
Sep 9, 2025


May 2025 Trail Update
Crazy Trail Days in May So much going on! Bike to Work including Pedal for Pancakes on May 10th District Bike Ride on June 14th...
May 19, 2025


April 2025 Trail News
CEMAR – Connecting two cities! Interurban Trail updates ConnectCR -starting soon! Indian Creek/CEMAR/GWT segment in 2025! Singletrack...
Apr 30, 2025


January 2025 Trail News
Only 2 more days until Jan 16th- to register an opinion. Hwy 151 Fairfax to the Amanas a trail alongside is needed! Please encourage DOT...
Mar 26, 2025
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