A Ringgold County Food Systems Assessment will take place Tuesday, February 25, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the Ringgold County Hospital.  Food-related issues and assets will be ranked according to importance during this meeting.  This enables communities to create informed plans to ensure that all residents have equal access to healthy food and clean […]

The Ringgold County Wellness Coalition has rescheduled the dodgeball tournament on Tuesday, March 24, at 6:00 PM in the Mount Ayr high school gym.  Three age groups will be formed: 5th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade and adults.  Teams will consist of six members.  Teams must be registered by March 20.  Team registration fee has been reduced […]

The second meeting of a wellness coalition took place in January 2014 at the Ringgold County Hospital. The hot topic was how to organize a 5k run/walk event that will take place in Mount Ayr on April 12th. Mount Ayr will be one of 14 communities statewide to host this Live Healthy Iowa 5k event. Portions […]

Live Healthy Iowa’s 10-Week Wellness Challenge is a fun, team-based program starting on January 27. Teams can consist of co-workers, family, or friends and can have between 2 and 10 members.   It is a great way for people to start 2014 in a healthy way. Participants record either physical activity minutes or weight loss. There is […]