From Iowa Department of Public Health: Why do I need to boil my water? During a “boil water advisory”, tap water is not safe for drinking and must be boiled. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. How can I make my water safe? During a boil advisory, either use bottled water or […]

Ringgold County Parents as Teachers invites you and your child to a free BLOCK Fest event on Tuesday, May 8, at 5:30 PM at the Mt. Ayr Elementary School gym.  The event will be facilitated by a trained BLOCK Fest host from Southwestern Community College’s Early Childhood Education Department. BLOCK Fest is a family interactive […]

Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States. It affects about one in four adults overall. That’s over 54 million men and women. To recognize this toll on Americans’ health, CDC, the Arthritis Foundation and other partners observe Arthritis Awareness Month in May. Arthritis affects working-age adults, older adults, and […]

As a parent, you know your child best. Children are constantly learning, changing and growing, and the early years of a child’s life are vital for healthy development. How your child plays, learns, speaks and acts will show you how your child is developing. Skills such as smiling for the first time, saying their first […]