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Category Archives: Healthy Living
2017 America’s Health Rankings Report
America’s Health Rankings, published annually for the last 28 years, tracks progress the states and nation have been making on key measures covering behaviors, community and environment, policy, clinical care, and outcomes data. The 2017 report, just published, benchmarks Iowa with other states and the nation. The publication is especially helpful to organizations and advisory groups that contribute to Healthy Iowans 2017-2021: Iowa’s Health Improvement Plan along with many others committed to improving health outcomes for all Iowans. Continue reading
Harnessing the Harvest
It is harvest season here at Allamakee and boy do we have a bounty! In clearing the garden beds for a winter planting, we harvested beautiful beets and krafty kohlrabi to be used by the Waukon Middle School Cooking Club. We also pulled a few surprise carrots from the beds! Continue reading
HSI Award Applications Open
On February 15, the Healthiest State will hold the premier annual event for Iowans leading efforts to transform the culture of health and well-being at Hy-Vee’s Ron Pearson Center. Continue reading
Decorah Selected for 2018 Visioning Program
AMES, Iowa – Decorah is one of 10 Iowa communities that have been selected to participate in the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program in 2018. Continue reading
Curly Green Things
As a child I helped my grandmother in the garden but I never took it upon myself to plant 
something on my own – That was, until I had to. October of 2016 is a time that I will always remember. It was the first time in my life that I independently planted a food crop. After watching several YouTube videos and speaking with more experienced gardeners, I decided to give it a try. Continue reading
Oelwein Celebration Fun Day
Oelwein Food and Fitness volunteers coordinated a fun family day on June 2 at the Oelwein City Park.
Kids Love to Cook!
This year, I took on the challenge of starting a 4th grade cooking club at New Hampton Elementary. I thought I might be a little crazy allowing 9-10 year olds use very sharp knives, but I am proud to say after 7 successful cooking clubs, not one kid cut themselves using a knife!! Continue reading
Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative Honored
The Iowa Department of Public Health has recognized the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative for its work to help people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing education and resources, building partnerships and supporting communities. The award was for “Nutrition and Physical Activity Seasoned Leader.” Continue reading
I Don’t Like That!
Guest post by Jody Gatewood, ISU Extension, Registered Dietician
‘I don’t like that’ is heard more often than I’d like in my kitchen! Often my children tell me they don’t like what I’ve made for supper, even before they’ve tried it. It’s normal for young children to prefer foods they are familiar with and to have periods of time where they may only want to eat 1 or 2 different foods. However, there are ways you can help your child try new foods. Continue reading
