January is Radon Action Month Five out of seven Iowa homes have elevated radon level Governor Terry Branstad will formally declare January as “Radon Action Month” in Iowa with a proclamation signing on Thursday, January 5. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that causes no immediate health symptoms, but long-term exposures may cause...
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Colorectal cancer awareness month marked by blue star
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The Pari-Mutuel Wagering Act became law in Iowa in 1983, paving the way for horse and dog racing, casino gaming, and the Iowa Lottery. The economic benefits of Iowa’s gambling industry are well-known; according to the Iowa Gaming Association, state casinos generated $306,575,000 in tax revenue and employed nearly 10,000 people in FY2010. Since...
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Three months ago, many Iowans pledged that 2011 would be the year they ‘get healthy.’ For some, that meant strict diets with unrealistic requirements, or lofty fitness goals that included hours of daily exercise. While television shows or expensive weight-loss retreats may highlight results from these types of approaches, a simpler, more common-sense approach...
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Des Moines – Saturday, March 5th, is Take Five Iowa Day, a day for Iowans to talk with children about the benefits of being drug-free. In observance of Take Five Iowa Day, the Partnership for a Drug-Free Iowa/Face It Together is joining with the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy in calling on parents...
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(Kirksville, MO) — The City of Kirksville and the Northeast Missouri Solid Waste Management District are excited to offer a collection site for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) for all residents of Kirksville and Adair County. This facility is housed at the Public Works Complex, located at 2001 N. Osteopathy Street. The HHW site will...
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April 4 is the deadline for submitting JAG and RSAT applications on line to ODCP, which intends to announce the recipients of grant awards by June 1.
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Des Moines-February 17, 2011-Couples around the state celebrated their relationships this week on Valentine’s Day. This holiday is aptly situated in the middle of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. During this month, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence recognizes the negative impacts of dating violence in the lives of youth and the importance...
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Live Healthy Iowa can help motivate heart-healthy habits
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Citizens living on LaHarpe, between the 1800 block of E. LaHarpe to Cottage Grove lane are under a 48 hr. BOIL ADVISORY for drinking water only.
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