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What's New in Iowa
Midwest Dairy Council and Land O’Lakes Award Six Iowa Schools with Pro Football, Cheese Prize Packages
Six Iowa schools are about to receive prize packages – ranging from a supply of cheese to a visit from a pro football alumni player – for their creative video submissions to the “Hero’s Cheesy Challenge Celebration.”
Iowa Students are Living Healthier Thanks to the Support of School Wellness Programs
Students across Iowa are learning the benefits of eating healthy and staying active, thanks in part to the nearly $39,000 in donations made last year to support Fuel Up to Play 60. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with USDA that encourages students to eat healthy, be active for 60 minutes a day, and make positive, healthy changes in their schools and communities.
Ballard Community School District to Receive Funds for Wellness Program
An Iowa school district now has the resources to implement new nutrition and physical activity program initiatives, from providing more healthy eating options to helping students learn more about where their food comes from. The Ballard Community School District has been chosen to receive three grants totaling $9,750 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives.Iowa Highlights
February 2013 Highlights
Midwest Dairy Council was invited to showcase dairy as part of the January MyPlate lunch for Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative Day on the Hill, held at the state capitol. The event drew in more than 400 state legislators and state employees, including the governor and lieutenant governor, to build their MyPlate lunch featuring our infamous Salad on a Stick, yogurt and fruit parfaits, and of course white and chocolate milk to drink.January 2013 Highlights
The Iowa Department of Public Health has published the results of the Iowa School Breakfast Challenge and, through its newsletter, encouraged its educators to reach out to school nutrition departments to support school breakfast.November 2012 Highlights
Midwest Dairy Council sponsored the 2012 Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Association's Annual conference earlier this month, with a focus on sustainability and local food.Iowa Checkoff Highlights
2012 Iowa Checkoff Highlights
Highlights of dairy checkoff activities in the state and region Download PDFIowa Dairy Princess
The contest happens every August in Des Moines - on the night before the Iowa State Fair begins. Once chosen, winners help tell the public about the dedication dairy farm families have to producing wholesome products for consumers, and how committed those families are to responsible animal care and environmental stewardship.