Calendar
Featured Events:
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024
14th Annual Healthiest State Walk
October 2, 2024
Workplace Well-being Conference
April 17, 2024
5-2-1-0 Summit
October 2024
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Make It OK Walk
Walk, learn, show support by being involved, and spread awareness for mental health. This event is FREE & open to the public. By design, this event allows participants to walk, seek resources, chat, and enjoy lunch at their own leisure. Take a quick lap on your lunch break or stay the entire time - either way, your support is appreciated and makes a difference in our community.
Fort Dodge Make it Ok Day Event/Walk
Come join Community Health Center and many local mental health resources to show your support for reducing the mental health stigma. Wear green, take a stroll around the square, grab lunch and chat with local resources. Free and open to anyone who would like to attend.
NEIAWRC QPR Training
Alive and Running Iowa will be presenting a free QPR (suicide prevention) training at Northeast Iowa Wellness & Recreation Center. This is event will also be a great follow up to our Mental Health Awareness Night on May 7th with a Make it Ok presentation and a showing of the movie My Ascension.
Reliable Street Farmer’s Market
The Reliable Street Farmer’s Market will be hosting local vendors, family activities, and musical entertainment. However, the main goal of our event is to provide our community with a free meal and fresh, local produce.
Hawkeye Days 5k
Healthy Hawkeye Coalition is sponsoring a 5k in Hawkeye in correlation to our town's annual celebration. Our town is working hard to find healthy initiatives that bring our community together
NEIAWRC Big Four Fair 5k
NEIAWRC Big Four Fair 5k on Saturday June 15th. 7:30 AM start time at the Big Four Fair Grounds. Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age groups. Refreshments following.
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Decorah
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Cedar Valley
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Dubuque
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Yoga in the Park - Marshalltown, IA
Celebrating 10 years of Yoga in the Park in the 13th Street District located in Marshalltown, IA! Marshalltown Parks & Recreation has partnered with three local certified yoga entities: Spirtied Yoga & Wellness, River Blvd Yoga, and Soul Magick to bring Saturday morning beginner to intermediate-friendly yoga classes at no cost to the community!
2nd Annual Make It OK Walk/Event in Webster City
Power Up YOUth Coalition will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Make It OK Walk/Event at Brewer Creek in Webster City, Iowa.
Spring Into Adventure
Big Brothers Big Sisters Match and Family Event designed to promote healthy lifestyles through a variety of activity stations. Attendees will leave with new, valuable knowledge of health and wellness that will help in achieving success in life.
Active Iowa Package of Program Materials Webinar
The University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health will be hosting a webinar to discuss the package of program materials developed to support future implementers of the Active Iowa Program.
NEIAWRC Vaping Information Presentation
NEIAWRC and Gundersen Lutheran will be hosting a vaping presentation with information on what vapes are, what potential short and long term health concerns, and how someone can get resources to help them quit vaping. Michelle Gilbertson Gundersen Lutheran Wellness Specialist will be the featured speaker.
Senior Games Community Day
Come out to Senior Games Community Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex to sample different sports and learn about opportunities for adults 50+ to compete in the Senior Games.
Preventing Burnout and Building Resiliency
Learn how to thrive after a difficult time so that you grow as a person.