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August 4 | Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Polk County Water Quality Report

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Event Information Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University (2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) Zoom Livestream* *Those who register to attend virtually will receive a Zoom link closer to the...

Read our new briefs on school wellness standards and policies

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Read our new briefs on school wellness standards and policies by our Graduate Research Assistant Aubrey Kohl Read the Brief! School Wellness Practices to Combat Diet-Related Diseases Diet-related diseases such as obesity are a threat to the health and well-being of...

The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council team up for a new cancer research initiative

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The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council are announcing the launch of a new initiative that explores the relationship between environmental risk factors and cancer rates in Iowa. Iowa has the second-highest cancer rates in the nation, and it is among...

April 16 | Harkin On Wellness Symposium 2025: The Future of Clean Water

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Event Information: Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel. Registration: This event is free, but registration is required. Your...

2025 Harkin On Wellness Designee Applications Now Open!

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  Organizations working to preserve and improve water quality are invited to nominate their program to be considered for the 2025 Harkin On Wellness Designation. This year’s theme is The Future of Clean Water. At The Harkin Institute, our goal is to facilitate...

September 25 & 26 | Industrial Farm Animal Production, the Environment, and Public Health

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Day One Recording: Day Two Recording: Event Information Date: September 25 & 26, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University (2875 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) Virtual Live Stream Cost: In-person...
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