TREYNOR, Iowa — Work on constructing a new trail in Treynor began Thursday. The trail is in honor of Tristan White, who was 14-years old when he was struck and killed by a car in 2015. The accident happened while he was running to prepare for his freshman year of wrestling. The trail will be near Zion Drive and Main Street in Treynor.

His family says the goal is to create a trail where citizens of Treynor can exercise and do everything they need to do safely, in avoidance of the type of accident that claimed Tristan’s life. Part of the project includes “Dexter’s Dream Playland,” which will be an inclusive playground where kids of all abilities can have fun.

The trail is expected to be ready for use by the spring of 2024.