The Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) 5K run/walk and Kids 1K was held April 12 in Mount Ayr. There were 164 registered participants. This event was held in 10 cities around the state of Iowa, all on the same day. Mount Ayr was the town with the smallest population to host the event, yet we had more participants […]

What Do Sodium and Processed Food Have to Do with Heart Health? Eating too much sodium can lead to increased blood pressure, which in turn contributes to heart disease and stroke.  Reducing sodium intake to recommended amounts is important to maintaining heart health. It may surprise you to learn that more than 75% of the […]

A group of twelve fathers, mothers, and grandparents of infants and toddlers participated in a baby sign language group training event on March 3 sponsored by Ringgold County Parents as Teachers (PAT).  The educational meeting taught parents the benefits of using baby sign language with their children to support their language development.  Nancy Boswell, Speech/Language […]

Try this easy-to-fix dip combining the popular flavors of Mexico in a creamy snack that’s suitable for both vegetable and chip appetizers.  Ready in only 30 minutes, this Creamy Mexican Salsa Dip lets you easily add vegetables to your day.