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Mar 24

Dr. Max Mekus, DVM, Resigns from Board of Health

Dr. Max Mekus, DVM, resigned from the Board of Health in January 2015.  He had served on the Board for 26 years.  Pictured below, Becky Fletchall, RN, BSN, nurse administrator of Ringgold County Public Health, presents to Dr. Mekus a certificate of appreciation from the Iowa Department of Public Health. Board of Health members are volunteers who are appointed […]

Feb 24

Live Healthy Iowa 5K to be Hosted by Mt. Ayr April 11

Mount Ayr has been chosen again as one of 14 hosts for the Live Healthy Iowa 5K Run/Walk as well as a 1K Kid’s Run this spring.  The state-wide events will be held Saturday, April 11.  Register now at livehealthyiowa.org.  The registration fee is $20.  Participants in the 10-Week Wellness Challenge will receive $10 off their 5K […]

Feb 24

Measles Information Available from IDPH

The United States is experiencing a measles outbreak.  There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of measles in Iowa; however, measles cases are occurring in Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois and South Dakota, as well as the west coast.  For information about the causes, signs/symptoms, prevention and treatment, please click on this link:  Measles.

Feb 24

Dodge Ball Tournament Rescheduled for March 24

The Ringgold County Wellness Coalition has rescheduled the dodgeball tournament for Tuesday, March 24, at 6:00 PM at the Mount Ayr High School gym.  The tournament will be divided into three age groups:  5th – 8th Grades, 9th – 12 Grades, and adults.  Register your team of 6 by March 20.  Team registration fee has […]