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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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The Harkin Institute has been holding roundtable discussions with recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP), in conjunction with the Iowa Hunger Coalition and the Iowa Food System Coalition. The goal of the discussions is to hear...
