About CITA
CITA (Central Iowa Trail Association) is an Iowa not-for-profit corporation and formed in 1998 and local chapter of IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association). Our organization creates shared-use dirt single-track for trail runners, hikers, and mountain bikers. Our central purpose is the world-class design, construction, and maintenance of trails in partnership with city, county, state, and private landowners. CITA also educates land managers and trail users through advocacy and outreach.
Most importantly, CITA is volunteer-led; our capacity is defined largely by our board members, and volunteers – individuals and organizations who want to create quality outdoor experiences and, especially, value single-track. There are many ways you can support this work. Consider taking a leadership position, making a donation, or enjoying the expanding value of membership today!
CITA is governed by a Board of Directors which oversees trail projects, coordinating work days and volunteers, and arranging events.
Board Meetings
The board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Felix & Oscar's north of Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines. Our meetings are open to members and non-members. Feel free to join us! We meet at 6:30pm.
Awards
Iowa Parks and Recreation Association's Lay Organization of the Year Award - 2014
Special Volunteer Award, Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department and Board - 2014
Sponsors
Much gratitude and appreciation to our fantastic sponsors. They enable us to do what we do!
Partners and Collaborators (Past & Present)
Friends of Des Moines Parks
City of Des Moines
Capital Striders/Turkeys
Whiterock Conservancy
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Polk County Conservation
Army Corp of Engineers
DSM Move
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Prairie Meadows
Board of Directors
Member | Role |
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Rob Cook | 2020-2022 President, 2018-2019 - member at large |
Shae Rossetti | 2020-2022 Vice President, 2018-2019 - member at large |
Brian Swanson | 2018-2022 Treasurer |
Michael Olson | 2017-2021 Secretary |
Anthony Herrera | 2020-2022 member at large |
Ben Coulter | 2019-2021 member at large |
Chris Rhodes | 2020-2022 member at large |
Dave McCloney | 2020-2022 member at large |
Greg Bellville | 2019-2021 member at large |
Jen Herrera | 2020-2022 member at large |
Joel Donaghy | 2017-2022 member at large |