About CITA

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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.

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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

  • K&K Images

Board of Directors

Member Role
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