Central Iowa’s beautiful Raccoon River Valley Trail cuts through the heart of the communities Peoples Bank holds near and dear. The 89 miles of paved trails hits four Peoples Bank communities: Adel, Waukee, Dallas Center and Jefferson, where the main trailhead is located.
The Raccoon River Valley Trail also has a 72-mile interior loop passing through 13 various Central Iowa small towns.
It’s because of Peoples Bank’s role as a community bank that the trail means so much to the organization. It helps the region become a draw for tourists and show the wonderful amenities Iowa’s small towns have to offer.
When the Rigler family bought the bank in December 2017, Peoples Bank donated $1,000 to the trail, and the organization plans to continue to support it through various efforts every year.
“Every year, Peoples Bank gets a table at the Raccoon River Valley Trail’s annual banquet,” President and Chief Operations Officer John Rigler III said. “When it comes to donations, the trail is at the top of our list. We intend to continue to support the Raccoon River Valley Trail for the foreseeable future.”