Communities

8th Annual Give Back Iowa Challenge Winners Announced

JUN 25, 2022

Volunteer Iowa is pleased to announce the winners of the 8th Annual Give Back Iowa Challenge, a campaign in which businesses encourage their employees to volunteer and log their hours as part of a statewide competition

Iowa Great Lakes Region Rides a Wave of Momentum

posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on JUN 24, 2022

Iowa Great Lakes Region received the 2022 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award. Here are just a few projects Iowa Great Lakes Region completed in the last year that helped them earn this recognition.

Dallas Center Community United for Progress

posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on JUN 24, 2022

Dallas Center, a central Iowa town of 1,900 residents, has a steady stream of volunteers who show up to help with an array of projects, big and small, all aimed to improve the health and well-being of its residents.

Manning Offers a Refreshing Take On Rural Life

posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on JUN 24, 2022

Manning, a growing rural Iowa town of 1,500, is making investments that help improve the health and well-being of its residents.

Freight House Farmer's Market Double Up Food Bucks Spotlight

posted by Chase Langos on JUN 21, 2022

The partnership between the Double Up Food Bucks program and local farmers markets is crucial to fighting food insecurity in Iowa. Learn more about one of our partner markets in Davenport, Freight House Farmers Market!

2022 Double Up Food Bucks Farmers Market Locations

MAY 25, 2022

2022 Double Up Food Bucks Farmers Market Locations

Wellmark's Set the Pace Challenge returns to Grand Blue Mile

posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on MAR 09, 2022

Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® announces the return of the Set the Pace Challenge during the Grand Blue Mile. This year, registrants can participate virtually or in person on April 26 in downtown Des Moines, coinciding with the 112th edition of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream® powered by Mediacom®. The challenge encourages Iowans to develop sustainable, healthy habits to adopt throughout 2022.

Ely, Monticello, Pleasant Hill complete Community Walk Mini Grant projects

posted by Lauren Kollauf on NOV 12, 2021

The communities of Ely, Monticello and Pleasant Hill each received a $500 mini grant to complete projects that would promote walking and social connectedness.