What's New in Iowa
Iowa Governor Pledges Statewide Committment to Child Health and Wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60
Today, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad pledged his commitment to child health and wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school health and wellness program that encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Clayton County Teen Named Iowa Dairy Princess
Iowa dairy farmers have a new collective voice. She is the new Iowa Dairy Princess, Gina Fisher of Clayton County. Just a night before the start of the Iowa State Fair, Fisher was tapped to take on the title and responsibilities of promoting dairy for the coming year.Seven Vie for 58th Iowa Dairy Princess
The 58th Iowa Dairy Princess and her Alternate will be crowned during an event hosted by the Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.Iowa Highlights
December 2011 Highlights
The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians board of directors has signed on to support the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. More than 100 family physicians attended the group's annual meeting, stopping by the Midwest Dairy Council booth to fill out a Fuel Up to Play 60 survey for a chance to win a signed NFL jersey.
September 2011 Highlights
Your new Health and Wellness Program Advisor in Iowa, Chris Freland, hit the ground running in the past month, presenting Fuel Up to Play 60 programming to many key school districts. Her contacts include district-wide PE departments, school nurses, superintendents and principals who all play a role in shaping the health of young people.
July 2011 Highlights
Midwest Dairy Council awarded six $1,500 grants to school districts proposing expansion of Summer Food Service Programs with an emphasis on healthy eating and daily exercise that includes promotion of at least three servings of dairy a day.
Kent Lehs
Kent Lehs
Industry Relations Manager - Iowa
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515.965.4623
klehs@midwestdairy.com
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Iowa 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.