When you file your state income tax return, you can also make a difference in the lives of Iowa’s children. Under “contributions,” donate a portion of your tax return or include an  amount in addition to what you owe to Child Abuse Prevention. All proceeds go to Iowa community-based programs that educate and support families. In Ringgold […]

Food is a basic human need, yet several of the leading causes of death in Iowa are the result of diet-related chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabete . Ringgold County Public Health (RCPH) is helping to lead efforts that address the impacts of the current food system, including obesity, food insecurity, food […]

Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) manages many apartment complexes in southern Iowa. Their Executive Director, Cathy Seddon, recently explained how making the change to smoke-free buildings in Ringgold County has worked well.  A survey completed by tenants showed that a majority were in favor of going smoke free. SIRHA also had open meetings for […]