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Jan 24

Oleta Jones Shares Healthy Lifestyle Wisdom

There is great value in sayings that have stood the test of time.  Did you ever hear your grandparents or parents say, “What’s good for the body is good for the mind”?  Or, “Health is the first wealth”?  Simple but profound sayings, many would say. Most know eating healthy food and staying active will increase […]

Jan 24

“Loving Your Family” Classes Scheduled

Class dates and topics for the “Loving Your Family” series have been set. All meetings will begin at 5:00 PM at the ISU Extension Office meeting room. Space is limited, so please call the Public Health office to pre-register (641-464-0691). January 28, Family Meals February 5, How Much Food and Physical Activity? February 11, Vegetables […]

Dec 28

Iowans’ Health Drops in Federal Survey

Iowa continues to slip in a prominent annual health ranking even as its leaders pledge to make the state the healthiest in the nation. Iowa dropped from 17th to 20th in the latest United Health Foundation rankings released earlier this month. The state’s ranking has fallen from a peak of 5th place in the 1991 […]

Dec 28

Worksite Wellness Efforts Gaining Ground

Mount Ayr and Diagonal schools are trying new menu items and continue to provide excellent physical education classes for students in cooperation with the Healthy Kids Act. What about the health of school staff? Students are more likely to believe in the value of health if they see their role models practicing it. Recognizing the […]