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MAR 06, 2023
The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2023 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Communities, workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, out-of-school programs, and health care providers will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans.
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posted by Chase Langos on AUG 30, 2022
The Center Street Farmers' Market is a new market that not only provides for a community dealing with food insecurity, but that also celebrates a Des Moines neighborhood with amazing history. Learn more about the legacy of one of the newest Double Up Food Bucks partner markets, and what you can see if you stop by on Wednesday afternoons.
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posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on APR 29, 2019
Knoxville earned a 2019 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award.
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posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on APR 18, 2019
Mason City is the first two-time winner of the Healthy Hometown Community Award. Learn more about how the community is helping its residents eat well, move more and feel better.
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DEC 20, 2018
Future federal funding for healthy produce incentives, such as the Double Up Food Bucks program in Iowa, is guaranteed under the new farm bill.
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OCT 29, 2018
Time is running out for Iowa workplaces, educational institutions, communities and individuals to apply for a 2019 Healthiest State Award.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on SEP 25, 2018
Celebrate 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! at your school, workplace, health care site or community in October.
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posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on AUG 20, 2018
Mason City received a 2018 Healthy Hometown Community Award during the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative awards ceremony in February. Here's how they did it.
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posted by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield on JUL 12, 2018
Sioux City received a 2018 Healthy Hometown Community Award during the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative awards ceremony in February. Here's how they did it.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on JUL 02, 2018
One year after being immersed in the Walking College, 15 Iowans are now implementing tangible walkability efforts in the communities they live and work.
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