Press Room

2021 Healthiest State Annual Awards finalists announced

JAN 11, 2021

Winners will be announced during virtual ceremonies during the week of Feb. 15.

74K+ Iowans used Double Up Food Bucks in 2020

DEC 28, 2020

Double Up Food Bucks increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Iowans redeem $1 million in Double Up Food Bucks

OCT 12, 2020

The healthy food incentive program matches fruits and vegetable purchases for food-insecure Iowans.

Healthiest State Annual Walk marks 10-year milestone

OCT 08, 2020

Iowans in all 99 counties helped to mark the 10th anniversary of the Healthiest State Annual Walk by teaming up to walk for 30 minutes on October 7.

Applications open: 2021 Healthiest State Annual Awards

OCT 05, 2020

The Healthiest State Initiative wants to recognize Iowa workplaces, education providers, communities and individuals for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans.

Gov. Reynolds proclaims October as Healthiest State Month

OCT 01, 2020

Iowans will join together all month to celebrate 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! – a nationally recognized and evidence-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits.