Health And Fitness
VPRD to host Circuit Training/Fitness Program
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again hosting is Circuit Training & Fitness program beginning in September and continuing through the month of May at the V/S Middle School...
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Shellsburg plans return
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Shellsburg will reopen early next year. The UnityPoint Clinic team was contacted by local contractor, Greg Peacock, with a plan to bring the clinic back to the co...
I Smile: School program may help pay for dental care for VS elementary students
As back-to-school time creeps closer, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds parents that oral health is important for a child’s overall health and school readiness. While a bri...
The parental actions and conversations that help deter substance abuse
As kids of all ages get ready for another school year, so too, can parents work to prepare their children to face the pressures, stressors, and risky choices their students may face. This is especi...
Consumer Advisory Issued for Big Gs Potato Salads
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today jointly issued a consumer advisory for potato salads made in and sold by Big G Food Store...
August WOW Newsletter
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Online safety tips for parents of teens
As adults we know our kids don't always exercise great judgment. When bad judgement is on display through social media the damage is multiplied and shared with the entire world. Worse yet, there ...
Online safety tips for parents of teens
As adults we know our kids don't always exercise great judgment. When bad judgement is on display through social media the damage is multiplied and shared with the entire world. Worse yet, there ...
Forget the 'sports physical?'
Remember the olds "sports physical"? Here's a better idea. Use the expanded health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act to take advantage of your insurance plan's &quo...
Benton County Celebrates 90% Alcohol Compliance Rating
The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition, the Area Substance Abuse Council, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Department collaborated to complete alcohol compliance checks for Benton Co...