The first phase of the Galloping Goose Recreational Trail in Rippey is completed. We are marketing this as the shortest bike trail in Iowa at three tenths of a mile!
The trail was funded by a grant from the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce for $1600.00. The Greene County Secondary Road crew did the clearing of the old railroad bed, and then installed two cylinders, (culverts) as the first one was not long enough to handle the 2007 spring rains.
An newer longer one was installed this past October, and then fines(small white rock) was added. The trail will settle during the winter months and should be good for riding or walking later.
A secondary grant for $4200 has been obtained from the Greene County Community Foundation for signage and a shelter. These projects will be completed during the winter months and placed in the spring of 2008.
Friends of Rippey is the recipient of these funds and must show matching dollars along with inkind labor. Any former Rippeyite or other reads interested in donating money or labor for these projects would be warmly welcomed.
email :maryweaver@prairieinet.net
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Velda De Moss, President
Mary Weaver, Vice President
Mary Hick, Secretary
Sharon Ulrich, Treasurer