Data & Assessments
The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative uses various sources of data--both internal and external --to evaluate our program. Community Assessments by Luther College Students (2008)
Contents on this page:
Assessments of the Built Environment
Assessments of Food Security
Assessments of the Local Food System
Assessments of Schools
Assessments of Worksites
Community Health Data
Initiative Evaluation Reports
Assessments of the Built Environment
Active Living Annual Report 2012 NEW!!
Active Living Annual Report 2011
Safe Routes to School Travel Tallies, Spring 2011
Central of Elkader, Elma, John Cline (Decorah), New Hampton, N. Winn, St. Joseph's, Starmont, Valley of Elgin, W. Central
Safe Routes to School Travel Tallies, Spring 2010
Central of Elkader, Waukon, Valley of Elgin, DeSales, New Hampton, South Winn
Walkable/Bikable Community Mapping (2008)
Elkader: front page, back page
Fayette: front page, back page
Cresco: front page, back page
Calmar: front page, back page
Inventory of NE Iowa Built Environment (2008). See the Active Living Tab.
Tool: Inventory Sheet
Tool: Inventory Sheet Instructions
School Use Survery (2008)
Tool: Survey Questions
NE IA Regional Safe Routes to School Project
Children's Bill of Rights Survey Results (2008)
Park Survey in Winneshiek County (2008)
Walkability of Trails in Decorah (2008)
Community Assessments by Luther College Students (2007)
Walkability of Allamakee County
Barrier Mapping in Elkader
Survey of Activity Levels of Children at Recess
Analysis of consumer household survey to study effects of locally grown foods
Relationship of walking and happiness
An Analysis of the Benefits of a Community Wellness Center
Correlations Between Positive Affect & Fruit/Vegetable Intake on the Luther College Campus
Gender Differences in Response to Preventative Health Care
Self Reported Health Consciousness Levels: Organic vs. Non-Organic Shoppers
Park Survey in Winneshiek County, Iowa
Studying the Health Behaviors of Decorah Students with an Emphasis on Walking and Biking to School
Saving School Lunch: Utilizing Healthier Options to Combat Obesity
Initiative for a Healthy Lifestyle through Food: "Think Global, Eat Local"
Determining Efficacy of Sidewalks and Trails for Employees to Walk to Work
Walkability of Trails in Decorah
Assessment of Winter Recreational Opportunities & Facilities in Decorah, Iowa
Assessments of Food Insecurity
Food Pantries and Food Assistance in NE IA (2008)
Food Insecurity Statistics for Iowa Counties
Assessments of the Local Food System
2011 Annual Report of the NE Iowa Food and Farm Coalition
2011 Annual Report for NE Iowa Farm to School
2010 Annual Report for NE Iowa Farm to School
Food Service Summary
2010 Annual Report of the NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition
Executive Summary
2009 Annual Report of the NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition
2008 Annual Report of the NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition Part 1 Part 2
2007 Annual Report of the NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition
Annual Farm to School Chapter Report, 2009
School Food Service Survey Final Report, 2009 Survey Tool
Economic Impact Analysis by Dave Swenson
Consumer Household Survey (2007), Survey Tool Random Distribution
Allamakee County Summary Report; Percent Distribution
Clayton County Summary Report; Percent Distribution
Fayette County Summary Report; Percent Distribution
Howard County Summary Report; Percent Distribution
Winneshiek County Summary Report; Percent Distribution
Institution Survey Results (2007), Survey Tool, Video
Off Farm Employment Trends, 1978-2002
Foodshed Mapping
Fruit & Vegetable Producers
Meat & Egg Producers
Area Farmers Markets
Grocery & Food Stores
Convenience Stores
Food Processors
Public Lands & Trails
Assessments of Schools
School Wellness Annual Report 2011 NEW!!
Regional Messaging Campaign Annual Report 2011
School Site Visits (2008): Clayton Ridge, Starmont, Allamakee, N. Winneshiek, Howard Winneshiek
Concession Stand Surveys (2008): Clayton Ridge, Starmont, Riceville, Decorah, Merged data
Iowa Department of Education School Data
Assessments of Worksites
Summary, Feb 08
Summary, May 08
Community Health Data
NE Iowa County Health Profile (presentation) (2008)
NE Iowa BFRSS data (presentation) (2008)
Key Informant Interview Summary (2008)
CDC School Health profiles
Evaluation Reports
Year 3 NE Iowa FFI Annual Narrative 2012 NEW!!
Year 3 NE Iowa FFI Evaluation Summary 2012 NEW!!
Year 2 Cross Site Evaluation Summary, 2011
Evaluation Report: June 1, 2010
Planning Phase:
Year 2 Planning: Final Report (April 2009)
Major Accomplishments in Year 2 (April 2009)
Year 1 Annual Report (May 2008)
Results from Coordinated Regional Food Systems Work in Iowa and Implications for Policy Makers
Evaluator's Technical Report for Year 1
Quarterly Evaluation, Oct - Dec 2008
Quarterly Evaluation, July - Sept 2008
Quarterly Evaluation, April - June 2008
