Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Reduce Access to Perscription Drugs - Keep Your Child Safe
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Be informed about keeping perscription drugs out of the hands of youth and help prevent perscription drug abuse.

New - Spend Smart Eat Smart Interactive Web site
(Posted on 7/31/2008)
Test and improve your grocery shopping skills

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.

Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.