Let Benton County Health help you prepare to go back to school

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
August 11, 2025 10:43 pm

Benton County Public Health will be hosting a back-to-school week event starting next Monday. We'll have a variety of resources and information for families available, including local activities & clubs, school resources, mental & physical health resources, family resources, etc.

Vinton Public Library hosts the Memory Cafe Aug. 8

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 6, 2025 11:46 am

Individuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join the VPL Memory Cafe. We enjoy coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room.

Words on Wellness for August

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 4, 2025 7:12 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the August 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter. This edition features:Cutting Board BasicsRecipe for Scrambled Egg MuffinsFreezing Your Food: Saving Money and Reducing Waste!Mindful Movement Practices For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH DONATE BLOOD 9/26/25

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 4, 2025 7:15 am

Donate Blood at Your Community Blood Drive & Make a Difference Today!Every day, children in our community wake up to a fight they never chose, the fight against cancer.

Advancing Diabetes Prevention Statewide Program

IOWA COMMUNITY HUB
July 27, 2025 9:15 pm

Prediabetes and Diabetes in Iowa Prediabetes affects nearly 1 in 3 adults in Iowa, a condition that significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and related health complications.

Food Safety Webinar For Small Businesses Strengthen Practices, Protect Consumers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 24, 2025 6:35 pm

The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a lunchtime food safety webinar from noon to 12:30 p.

ASAC would like to talk to you

ASAC
July 23, 2025 8:56 pm

ASAC is currently in the process of completing community assessments around substance use for our 7 county service area. ASAC will be gathering data regarding youth and adult substance use consumption and consequences for tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, problem gambling, opioids/prescription medication, and suicide.

Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS Recalled

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
July 22, 2025 4:21 pm

The following baby snacks were recalled due to an infant choking. Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS - Strawberry Apple NET WT 3.2 OZ (90g) UPC 0 15000 04518 7 GERBER PRODUCTS CO.

Feeding the Future: Essential Resources in Iowa for Breastfeeding

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
July 21, 2025 4:17 pm

Access to nutritious food and healthy eating habits are essential components of a healthy life. In fact, Healthy Eating and Active Living was identified as a key priority in the 2021-2022 State Health Assessment and remains a central focus in the 2023-2028 State Health Improvement Plan.

FDA adds another blue ingredient to its suite of approved natural dyes

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 20, 2025 8:16 am

By Cami KoonsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has approved its fourth naturally derived color ingredient in the past two months.