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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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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 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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MAY 05, 2016
This summer, the Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program (ICHAP) will be supporting the health and wellness of Central Iowans with the help of the American Heart Association of Iowa, American Cancer Society, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation and United Way of Central Iowa.
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JAN 19, 2016
Food insecurity the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food is an issue that many Iowa communities are working to address. While the factors that lead to food insecurity are varied and complex, efforts in Fairfield to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food
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NOV 18, 2015
In 2013, the Oskaloosa Community School District began implementing Smarter Lunchrooms techniques. These techniques were developed by fellow Iowan, Dr. Brian Wansink, his colleagues at the B.E.N. Center of Cornell University. Smarter Lunchrooms uses behavioral economics to nudge people into choosing healthier items. Julie Miller, Child Nutrition Director at Oskaloosa Schools, found the idea
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OCT 19, 2015
The Decorah Community School District strives to support the health and well being of students, families, and the community. This work starts in early childhood. Decorah's West Side Early Childhood Center recently hosted its first Food, Fitness and Fun Family Night. Shanna Putnam Dibble, Elementary Learner Advocate for the Decorah District, teamed with teachers and community partners
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OCT 12, 2015
Webster Elementary set a goal 3 years ago to bring the excitement and the challenge of a road race to their students. They wanted to teach the kids that not only is running an activity that is good for your body and your mind but it can also be a lot of fun in a
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