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The Harkin Institute announces Victoria Brenton as new Wellness and Nutrition Director

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

DES MOINES — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement is pleased to welcome Victoria Brenton, MPH, as the institute’s Director of Wellness and Nutrition. “We are thrilled to welcome Victoria, whose deep expertise in community health systems...

Mattison Appointed Interim Director, Nutrition & Wellness Policy at The Harkin Institute

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University has appointed Sue Mattison, PhD, as interim director of nutrition and wellness policy and senior research fellow, beginning July 9, 2026. Mattison, who has served...

March 11 | Harkin On Wellness Symposium 2026: The Treatment and Prevention of Cancer

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Event Information: Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 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...

The Harkin Institute annual wellness symposium on March 11 to focus on cancer treatment, prevention

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 2, 2026 Includes update on latest research between cancer, environmental risk factors Followed by Sussman lecture on March 12 with photojournalist KC McGinnis DES MOINES — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen...

October 8 | Iowa Waterways Report: Training Session for Viewing Parties

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Event Information Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Zoom* *Attendees will receive a Zoom link closer to the day of the event Cost: Free, but registration is required via Eventbrite Accommodations: American Sign Language and...

Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report – Additional Resources

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Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report was the first official presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) report—a groundbreaking scientific study that provides the most comprehensive...
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