ICON Water Trails announced the first ICONic Riverfest event raised nearly $25,000 and removed 560 pounds of debris and 15 trailer loads of invasive species at 11 locations across ICON’s network with the help of about 140 volunteers. ICONic Riverfest is a regional volunteer initiative focused on furthering ICON’s mission of improving the quality, safety and enjoyment of Central Iowa’s water trails, with funds raised by the event directly supporting these goals, a news release said. “We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers, partners and sponsors for their support of ICONic Riverfest,” Stephanie Oppel, executive director of ICON Water Trails, said in a statement. “Their dedication to protecting and improving our region’s waterways enables us to continue activating the ICON Network and providing unique, safe outdoor experiences for our community.”