Roll and Read is an annual event sponsored by Ringgold County Parents as Teachers to promote healthy living and literacy to families.  On September 29, nearly 60 people, including mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends, brought children to participate in the 1-mile walk with stories along the way.  The walk began at Mabel Rice Park, where free […]

Infants are not born predisposed to speak or understand a certain language. They acquire their vocabulary from what they hear. Research shows a direct connection between the amount of words a young child hears and their future aptitude for learning. A now-famous 1995 research study found that low-income children were exposed to 30 million fewer […]

The third year for the Mount Ayr Community Garden located at Trinity Lutheran Church is going well! The two 4’ X 12’ boxes added this spring with funding from a Hy-Vee One Step Garden Grant have expanded the options for the garden.  Ringgold County Hospital Health Coach Leslie Murphy will be encouraging clients who could benefit from adding fresh vegetables […]

The two parent meetings in June hosted by Parents as Teachers were successful events.  A free DISH (Dinner Is Solved at Hy-Vee) class was offered by PAT and Hy-Vee on June 14.  Fourteen families participated.  Each family was provided with the ingredients to make three family-style freezer meals.  We hope to be able to offer this […]