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posted by Lauren Kollauf on JAN 12, 2022
The $1,000 sub-grants, funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health in partnership with the Iowa Department of Education.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on MAY 07, 2020
Some schools were able to purchase materials and complete projects before schools were ordered close and others are looking forward to implementing their 5-2-1-0 efforts this fall.
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MAR 24, 2020
5-2-1-0 activity sheets teach kids about healthy habits while having fun.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on OCT 14, 2019
Earlier this fall, the Iowa Department of Education – TEAM Nutrition distributed 26 Back-to-School mini grants (up to $500) to support school wellness policy implementation across the state.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on APR 05, 2019
Schools that attended the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Summit in October 2018 were given the opportunity to apply for a $500 mini grant from the Iowa Department of Education to implement 5-2-1-0 strategies at their site.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on SEP 17, 2018
The beginning of the academic year is a good time for schools to review their wellness policy.
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NOV 10, 2017
The Walking School Bus (WSB) program in West Union has been a giant success.
Since its inception in 2013, the program has grown from approximately 12 to 20 children walking each day to school to anywhere from 60 to 80 children this year. Just last spring, the Walking School Bus went to five days a week, thanks to the countless hours volunteers put into the program.
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JUN 29, 2017
Foodies in Training (FIT) is a childhood nutrition project aimed at children between the ages of three and five years old.
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posted by Kendrew Panyanouvong on MAY 22, 2017
Live Healthy Iowa Kids, the Healthiest State Initiative and other partners want to recognize active and healthy kids this summer.
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JUN 01, 2016
Decorah Schools offered their lower elementary school students an opportunity to participate in the John Cline Wellness Day on May 24, 2016. Families were welcomed and encouraged to participate in the events alongside their student
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