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W.K. Kellogg Foundation Announces Grant to Implement Food & Fitness Community Action Plan
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announced November 16 it is continuing its investment in the Northeast Food & Fitness Initiative. With the award of $1.2 million over three years, the initiative now moves from the planning phase to implementation.

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Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

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39th Edition of Current Issues in Nutrition
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
The 39th Edition of Current Issues in Nutrition will be on "Appetite, Satiety and Body Weight Regulation."

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Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

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Local Food Directories Available
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
Buying purchases locally is important whether you are buying clothing, cars or farm supplies. Buying local products at locally owned businesses keeps money circulating closer to where it is spent.

NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition Website
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition has been formed to begin implementation of the strategic plan designed to build a stronger local food and farm economy in Northeast Iowa.

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Small Steps to Health & Wealth
(Posted on 9/25/2007)
Are you struggling to lose weight? Are your finances out of control? Do you need to change your lifestyle and develop healthier habits? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the "Small Steps to Health and Wealth"™ course is for you!

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.

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Staff

Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 563/568-6345
Fax: 563/927-4201
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu

Teresa Wiemerslage-Region 4 Extension Program & Communications Coordinator
Phone: 563/568-6345
Fax: 563/568-6346
Email: wiemer@iastate.edu

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