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| 5/23/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| FINDLEY ELEMENTARY AWARDED $1,000 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS |
| Ames, IA - Findley Elementary, was selected to win $1,000 for new playground, PE equipment or Health Education resources for participation in Live Healthy Iowa Kid's Go the Distance Day. The check will be presented on May 28th at 9:00 AM prior to their field day. Media is invited to attend the check presentation. Lisa Weber, Live Healthy Iowa Coordinator, will be presenting the check to the elementary school. |
| 5/23/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| REGISTER NOW FOR IOWA’S LARGEST AMATEUR SPORTS FESTIVAL |
| Over 15,000 Athletes Expected to Compete
AMES, Iowa – The 2013 Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will officially kickoff on July 20 with the Opening Ceremony. The city of Ames will play host to the many of the sports throughout the month of July. Online registration and registration forms are available at www.IOWAGAMES.org. |
| 5/9/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Power Soccer clinics coming to the IowaPower Soccer clinics coming to the Iowa |
| Ames, IA (05/9/13) ? The US Power Soccer Association, in conjunction with Adaptive Sports Iowa, is actively recruiting participants in Iowa to participate in a clinic to promote the sport of Power Soccer. Power Soccer is a competitive team sport for children and adults of all ages with physical disabilities who are power wheelchairs users. It is a fast-paced, competitive co-ed game similar to that of outdoor soccer. There are over 80 teams playing nationwide in twenty-two states, but none in Iowa yet. |
| 5/3/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Media Advisory UPDATE: TWO DUBUQUE SCHOOLS AWARDED $500 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS |
| Students complete 10 Week Wellness Challenge
Ames, IA – Two schools in Dubuque CSD were randomly selected to win cash prizes for participating and completing the 10 Week Wellness Challenge. Both schools, Bryant and Fulton Elementary, will be receiving $500 checks on Monday, May 6th during their Go the Distance Day events at Loras College Track at 9:00 and 12:00, respectively. Media is invited to attend the check presentations. Lisa Weber, coordinator of Live Healthy Iowa Kids will be presenting the check to the middle school. |
| 5/1/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWA SCHOOLS GET INVOLVED IN 30 EXTRA MINUTES OF ACTIVITY |
| Ames, IA – On Monday, April 29th, Live Healthy Iowa Kids kicked off their final event for the 2012-2013 school year, Go the Distance Day! This free, one-day wellness challenge encourages Iowa schools to get their students active for an additional thirty minutes. The planned activity can take place anytime between April 29th and May 7th. |
| 5/1/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| TWO DUBUQUE SCHOOLS AWARDED $500 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS |
| Ames, IA – Two schools in Dubuque CSD were randomly selected to win cash prizes for participating and completing the 10 Week Wellness Challenge. Both schools, Bryant and Fulton Elementary, will be receiving $500 checks on Friday, May 3rd during their Go the Distance Day events at Loras College Track at 9:00 and 12:00, respectively. Media is invited to attend the check presentations. Lisa Weber, coordinator of Live Healthy Iowa Kids will be presenting the check to the middle school. |
| 4/25/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS STRUT THEIR PUP IN NEW LIVE HEALTHY IOWA CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - April 25, 2013 - Live Healthy Iowa's newest challenge, Strut Your Pup, kicked off Monday and unlike other LHI challenges, Strut Your Pup includes man's best friend. Tails are wagging all across the state as 376 Iowans have teamed up with their canine companion and committed to get active in ways that are enjoyable and beneficial for both of them. |
| 4/24/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA AWARDS 2013 CUP CHALLENGE WINNERS |
| DES MOINES, Iowa - April 24, 2013 - Live Healthy Iowa will announce the 2013 Cup Challenge winners at a press conference held today at 3:30 p.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda. Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor Reynolds and Cup Challenge co-chairs, Steve Lacy and Bill Leaver, will be present to award the coveted traveling trophies to representatives from the winning companies, community and school. |
| 4/22/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| WHAT’S NEXT FOR LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS |
| Ames, IA –Just two short weeks ago, Live Healthy Iowa Kids wrapped up its longest challenge, the 10 Week Wellness Challenge where 34,087 kids participated on 1,459 teams across the state. Youth tracked: |
| 4/22/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| OSKALOOSA ELEMENTARY AWARDED $500 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS |
| Ames, IA – Oskaloosa Elementary, one of five schools statewide will be awarded a $500 check on April 23rd at 1:15 during a K-2 assembly at the elementary school. Media is invited to attend the check presentation. Kim Abels, Director of Iowa Games will be presenting the check to the elementary school The school was selected as a winner because they had at least one team complete the 10 Week Wellness Challenge. |
| 4/19/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Over 12,000 Runners to GLOW in Des Moines |
| Des Moines, Iowa – Over twelve thousand runners will take to the streets of Des Moines in the GLOW RUN 5K on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 8:30 p.m. The run will start and finish at the Science Center of Iowa. |
| 4/19/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS PROVE TO BE COMMITTED TO WELLNESS |
| AMES, Iowa – April 19, 2013 – One group of Iowans teamed up as strangers and quickly created lasting friendship. Live Healthy Iowa’s 2013 Dream Team was a compelling group of 10 individuals of all ages and all corners of the state. They supported each other to enhance their wellness while sharing their 10 Week Wellness Challenge experience with all of Iowa. The team met three times throughout the challenge, received pre- and post- challenge assessments from the HeartReach mobile lab, were supported by their devoted team captain, Debra Atkinson, owner of the Voice for Fitness and were given numerous resources to aid them in their wellness journey. |
| 4/10/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Holds Contest to Find National Anthem Singer |
| AMES, Iowa – Officials from Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food and Family Project announced their third annual National Anthem contest. The contest is an opportunity for Iowans to show their talents for a chance to be selected to sing the National Anthem at the Summer Iowa Games Athlete Jamboree and Opening Ceremony. |
| 4/10/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| DREAM TEAM TO MEET FOR POST CHALLENGE ASSESSMENTS |
| AMES, Iowa – April 10, 2013 – Over the past 10 weeks, 10 Iowans have made several lifestyle changes to enhance their personal wellness. This group, known as Live Healthy Iowa’s 10 Week Wellness Challenge Dream Team, will meet for their final assessments and celebration at Northcrest Community in Ames on Saturday, April 13. Team members will receive spa treatments donated by PCI Academy as a reward for their hard work and success as well as an awards luncheon. |
| 4/4/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| MFL MarMac Among Final Participants for K-12 Cup Challenge |
| Ames, IA – Live Healthy Iowa announced mid-March the current school rankings for the K-12 Cup Challenge, and among the top seven schools, the McGregor Center was listed in 5th place. Schools have yet to be ranked on their completion, which will determine the winning school across the state. |
| 4/4/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Allamakee CSD Among Final Participants for K-12 Cup Challenge |
| Ames, IA – Live Healthy Iowa announced mid-March the current school rankings for the K-12 Cup Challenge, and among the top seven schools, Allamakee CSD was listed in 2nd place. Schools have yet to be ranked on their completion, which will determine the winning school across the state. |
| 4/4/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Jesup Community Schools Among Final Participants for K-12 Cup Challenge |
| Ames, IA – Live Healthy Iowa announced mid-March the current school rankings for the K-12 Cup Challenge, and among the top seven schools, Jesup CSD was listed in 6th place. Schools have yet to be ranked on their completion, which will determine the winning school across the state. |
| 4/4/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Grundy Center CSD Among Final Participants for K-12 Cup Challenge |
| Ames, IA – Live Healthy Iowa announced mid-March the current school rankings for the K-12 Cup Challenge, and among the top seven schools, Grundy Center Schools was listed in 3rd place. Schools have yet to be ranked on their completion, which will determine the winning school across the state. |
| 4/4/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Mid-Prairie and Highland CSD Among Final Participants for K-12 Cup Challenge |
| Ames, IA – Live Healthy Iowa announced mid-March the current school rankings for the K-12 Cup Challenge, and among the top seven schools, Mid Prairie and Highland CSD were listed in 4th and 7th place, respectively. Schools have yet to be ranked on their completion, which will determine the winning school across the state. |
| 4/3/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| EAST SAC COUNTY CSD AMONG FINAL PARTICIPANTS FOR K-12 CUP CHALLENGE |
| Ames, IA – Live Healthy Iowa announced mid-March the current school rankings for the K-12 Cup Challenge, and among the top seven schools, East Sac County Community School District was listed in 1st place. Schools have yet to be ranked on their completion, which will determine the winning school across the state. |
| 3/29/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS DURING WELLNESS CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa – March 29, 2013 – Live Healthy Iowa’s 10 Week Wellness Challenge will draw to a close Friday April 5, 2013. The challenge, which began on Jan. 28, has over 28,400 registered participants who have recorded more than 41.3 million minutes of physical activity and have lost 70,036 pounds. Participants have until midnight on April 10 to record their progress on their Live Healthy Iowa dashboard to be eligible for challenge prizes, including the grand prize, a four-night tropical cruise for two provided in part by Sail Aweigh Travel, Inc. |
| 3/26/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS OPENS REGISTRATION FOR GO THE DISTANCE DAY |
| Ames, IA – Registration has officially opened for Go the Distance Day (GTDD)! This free, one-day wellness challenge encourages schools to get kids active for an additional 30 minutes on May 3rd, or anytime between 4/29-5/7. The purpose of this event is to promote awareness and the need for physical activity. |
| 3/18/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR LHI'S STRUT YOUR PUP CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - March 18, 2013 - Dog walking is great for your health and that of your furry friend, so grab a leash and get moving! Register now for Live Healthy Iowa's newest challenge, Strut Your Pup, to be held April 22-May 31. |
| 3/13/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Live Healthy Iowa Kids announces K-12 Cup Challenge Participants |
| Ames, IA - The K-12 Cup Challenge was created this year to help build a culture of wellness in schools across Iowa. Schools who wanted to participate in this challenge contacted Live Healthy Iowa and had at least one student team and one staff team participating in the 10 Week Wellness Challenges offered by Live Healthy Iowa and Live Healthy Iowa Kids. |
| 2/21/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Live Healthy Iowa Kids Breaks Participation Record |
| Ames, IA - On Monday, January 28th, the tenth annual Live Healthy Iowa Kids 10 Week Wellness Challenge, formerly known as the Governor's Challenge, kicked off. Each year, participation has increased; in 2012, participation soared to over 31,000 participants; this year, participation has nearly reached 37,000. |
| 2/14/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS ON TRACK TO REACH WELLNESS GOALS |
| AMES, Iowa - February 13, 2013 - Live Healthy Iowa's 10 Week Wellness Challenge, which began Jan. 28, is in full swing as Iowans move toward their wellness goals. To date over 28,300 Iowans on 4,567 teams are tracking their weight loss and/or activity minutes in this healthy competition. Registration will remain open through March 1 for those who would still like to team up and join the challenge! |
| 2/8/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Winter Iowa Games Hold Cedar Rapids Competitions |
| CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The 2013 Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will hold competitions in Cedar Rapids, Feb. 9-10. Men's basketball, dodgeball, figure skating, a fitness walk, adult ice hockey and pickleball will take place over the weekend. |
| 2/8/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Over 400 Youth Archers to Compete in Iowa Games |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Over four hundred youth will be competing in Archery at the 2013 Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food and Family Project. Partnering with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the event will take place Saturday, Feb. 9 at Johnston High School. |
| 2/1/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS ARE STRONG IN HEALTHY COMPETITION |
| AMES, Iowa – February 1, 2013 – Over 27,400 Iowans on over 4,427 teams have registered for Live Healthy Iowa’s 10 Week Wellness Challenge, committing to make healthy lifestyle changes and track activity minutes and/or weight loss. The Challenge kicked off Monday, January 28 and runs through Friday, April 5, with registration remaining open through March 1.
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| 1/22/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Winter Iowa Games Kick Off in Dubuque This Weekend |
| Dubuque, Iowa - The 21st edition of the Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will official kick off in Dubuque on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27. The main weekend of the Games will feature 11 sports and over 2,500 athletes.
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| 1/15/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| 2013 Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge TV Commercial Now Available |
| AMES, Iowa - The 2013 Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge television commercial is available to air. The Live Healthy Iowa spot can be broadcast through March 1. If you chose to run the commercial, please email cory@iowasportsfoundation.org, as your station will be recognized as a Media Sponsor of Live Healthy Iowa. |
| 1/14/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| DREAM TEAM DAY TO BE HELD IN AMES |
| AMES, Iowa - Jan. 14, 2013 - Live Healthy Iowa has invited all 10 chosen Dream Team members to the 'Dream Team Day' event held in Ames on January 19, 2013. The Dream Team will gather in the Club Room at the West Ames Hy-Vee where they will receive a pre-challenge health assessment from Iowa Health System's HeartReach Mobile Lab, a Hy-Vee store tour and nutrition education with Hy-Vee's Registered Dietitian, Laura Kimm, as well as goal setting and educational exercise sessions with the Dream Team Captain and owner of Voice for Fitness, Debra Atkinson. |
| 1/10/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Register Today for the Winter Iowa Games |
| AMES, Iowa - The 2013 Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will begin four weekends of competition on Jan. 25. Dubuque will play host to the majority of events, Jan. 25-27. Online registration and registration forms are available at www.IOWAGAMES.org. |
| 12/26/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Building a Culture of Wellness at School in 2013 |
| Ames, IA - Is providing a healthy environment for your kids or students a top priority of yours for the new year? Live Healthy Iowa and Live Healthy Iowa Kids have unveiled a new opportunity to build a culture of wellness in your school. The K-12 Cup Challenge was designed to increase adult and student participation in the 10 Week Wellness Challenge offered by Live Healthy Iowa, a program of the Iowa Sports Foundation. |
| 12/18/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| COMMIT TO YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WITH LIVE HEALTHY IOWA |
| AMES, Iowa - Dec. 18, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa challenges Iowans to stick to their New Year's wellness resolution with the 2013 10 Week Wellness Challenge. The Challenge invites Iowans to team up with 2-10 friends, family or co-workers to track activity minutes and/or weight loss while in a healthy statewide competition. Registration will open for its 12th year on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, with the Challenge beginning Jan. 28. |
| 12/4/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS COMPETE IN HEALTHY CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - Nov. 28, 2012 - Competition is shaping up for the second annual Corporate, Community and first annual K-12 Cup Challenges, as part of Live Healthy Iowa's 10 Week Wellness Challenge held Jan. 28 - April 5. Communities, businesses and schools are invited to rally citizens, employees and students to adopt healthy lifestyle changes while in competition for the coveted traveling trophies of each division. Bill Leaver, President and CEO of Iowa Health System and Steve Lacy, CEO of Meredith Corporation will again serve as Cup Challenge Co-Chairs, encouraging Iowans to take the challenge. |
| 11/28/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| 2013 Winter Iowa Games and Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge Radio PSAs Now Available |
| AMES, Iowa - The 2013 Winter Iowa Games and Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge radio PSAs are now available to air. The Winter Iowa Games spot can be broadcast through the end of January and the Live Healthy Iowa spot can be broadcast through March 1. If you chose to run the spots, please email cory@iowasportsfoundation.org, as your station will be recognized as a Media Sponsor on the Iowa Games website. |
| 11/27/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| DREAM TEAM APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY |
| AMES, Iowa - Nov. 27, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa is searching for Iowans eager to make a healthy lifestyle transformation. Up to 10 people will be chosen to be a part of a motivating and inspiring group dedicated to improving their health and well-being. Live Healthy Iowa's 2013 Dream Team will lead Iowa in making healthy lifestyle changes during the 10 Week Wellness Challenge Jan. 28 - April 5. Team member applications are due Friday Nov. 30. |
| 11/16/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Winter Iowa Games to Celebrate 21st Annual Event |
| AMES, Iowa - Registration is now open for the 21st annual Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project. Dubuque will play host to the majority of events, Jan. 25-27. The Games offers events for individuals of all ages and abilities. The 2013 Winter Iowa Games will hold competitions for 22 sports. Dubuque will host youth basketball, cross country skiing, a fitness walk, youth ice hockey, indoor soccer, martial arts, 5K road race, swimming, table tennis, volleyball and Zumba(r) on Jan. 25-27. Adult men's basketball, dodgeball, figure skating, a fitness walk and adult ice hockey will be held in Cedar Rapids on Feb. 9-10. |
| 10/31/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWA GAMES TO HOST NET FEST BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT |
| AMES, Iowa - Oct. 31, 2012 - The Iowa Games will be hosting the 16th annual Net Fest Basketball tournament on Saturday, November 17 in Ames at Iowa State University. The annual tournament hosts over 100 teams from all over the state. |
| 10/31/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS COMPLETE PEDOMETER CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - Oct. 31, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa's 2nd annual pedometer based challenge, The Next Step Challenge, concluded on Oct. 19 with 5,117 Iowans competing on 905 teams. Participants received a Live Healthy Iowa pedometer, motivational emails, a personal online tracking page and unlimited access to recipes, workouts and health information to assist them in their commitment to increase their level of physical activity. At the end of the six week challenge, team members recorded more than 1.3 billion steps equaling nearly 700,000 miles. Teams and team members were incentivized throughout the challenge with opportunity to win up to $50 in gift cards and workout towels. |
| 10/12/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS ANNOUNCES FALL FITNESS DAY WINNERS |
| AMES, Iowa - October 12, 2012 - Fall Fitness Day was held on October 3rd (or anytime between October 1-9th) in conjunction with the Healthiest State Walk and International Walk to School Day. Participation for this event sky-rocketed this year with 100,045 kids across the state who participating, nearly doubling last year's participation! |
| 10/1/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| DREAM TEAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
| AMES, Iowa - Oct. 1, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa is beginning the hunt for the 2013 Dream Team to participate in the 10 Week Wellness Challenge. Dream Team members will be selected through an application process and will be highlighted throughout the Challenge. The 10 Week Wellness Challenge begins Jan. 28 and ends April 5. |
| 9/25/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE COMMIT TO FALL ACTIVITY EVENT |
| AMES, Iowa - September 25, 2012 - As the leaves turn colors and the air cools, Oct. 3 looks to be a great day for Iowa students to get active. Currently there are a great number of organizations signed up for Live Healthy Iowa Kids Fall Fitness Day; last year 178 schools with 56,466 students reported participated in the event and so far this year over 70,000 youth have committed to get active on Oct. 3. In conjunction with Fall Fitness Day, organizations are also encouraged to participate in the Healthiest State Walk. |
| 9/19/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS WALK TO BETTER HEALTH |
| AMES, Iowa - Sept. 19, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa's challenge, 'The Next Step', kicked off nearly two weeks ago with Iowans stepping up to better health. Currently 902 teams are registered in the second year of the Challenge. Registration for The Next Step Challenge will close on Sept. 21. |
| 9/13/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA SEEKS DREAM TEAM CAPTAIN |
| AMES, Iowa - Sept. 7, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to serve as the 2013 Dream Team Captain during the 10 Week Wellness Challenge. The team captain will motivate and encourage the team of Iowans to reach their wellness goals and will serve as a resource for questions and tips throughout the challenge. The challenge begins Jan. 28 and ends April 5. |
| 9/11/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| SCHOOLS GET ACTIVE WITH FALL FITNESS DAY |
| AMES, Iowa - Sept. 11, 2012 - Schools across the state plan to get moving on Oct. 3 by participating in Live Healthy Iowa Kids' Fall Fitness Day. During this one-day event, students will take part in 30 minutes of continuous physical activity and be educated on the importance of and ways to lead healthy lifestyles. Fall Fitness Day is a free event for all Iowa schools. In 2011, 178 schools across Iowa participated, reaching 56,466 students. |
| 9/11/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| TAILS WAGGED THROUGH AUGUST CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - Sept. 11, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa introduced a new challenge this year, The Dog Days of Summer, which ran throughout the month of August. Ninety-two Iowans and their tail-wagging friends spent a total of 60,720 minutes being active together. Many participants found their dog to be a great accountability partner and enjoyable company for a walk any time of the day. |
| 9/10/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWANS STEP UP TO 'THE NEXT STEP' CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - Sept. 10, 2012 - Iowans are lacing up their sneakers to begin Live Healthy Iowa's The Next Step Challenge. So far, nearly 5,000 Iowans on 881 teams have committed to the six week challenge encouraging increased physical activity and positive lifestyle change. Teams will track their steps using a pedometer and their Live Healthy Iowa personal online tracking page. Registration will remain open through Sept. 21 so rally your friends, family and coworkers to participate by taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle today! |
| 9/6/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Athletes Win National Athletes of the Year Awards |
| AMES, IA – Danna Kelly of West Des Moines and Carroll Marty of Ames have been named the 2012 National Congress of State Games Athletes of the Year. Both will receive their award on October 11 at the Annual State Games Symposium in Blaine, MN. Two adults and one youth are chosen annually from among more than 400,000 athletes participating in state games events in 35 member states. |
| 8/23/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| TAKE 'THE NEXT STEP' CHALLENGE WITH LIVE HEALTHY IOWA |
| AMES, Iowa - August 23, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa challenges Iowans to take 'The Next Step' toward a healthier lifestyle. This 6-week program encourages adult Iowans to team up with two to 10 people and record their weekly step count using pedometers. |
| 8/23/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Announces 2012 Marty McHone Athletes of the Year |
| AMES, IA – Danna Kelly of West Des Moines and Carroll Marty of Ames have been named the Iowa Games 2012 Marty McHone Athletes of the Year. Both athletes will be presented their awards on Wednesday, September 5 at 6:30pm during the annual Iowa Sports Foundation sponsorship reception at the Governor’s mansion at Terrace Hill in Des Moines. |
| 8/7/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA TO HOST 'PAWS IN THE PARK' IN BOONE |
| AMES, Iowa - August 7, 2012 - Grab the leash and get moving! On Saturday, August 11, Live Healthy Iowa will host a pet-friendly event, Paws in the Park, in Boone from 9:00-11:00 a.m. At Memorial Park attendees will have opportunities to gather helpful information from vendors and to take part in a dog walk at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to all! |
| 7/10/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Age Not a Factor for Iowa Games Swimmer |
| AMES, Iowa - For one athlete at the 2012 Summer Iowa Games age is not holding her back. Kay Munsen of Story City celebrated her ninety first birthday on July 4. As a competitor in the masters swimming event on Sunday, July 15 at the Ames High School Pool, Munsen will be swimming in the 100 meter and 500 meter freestyle as well as the 100 meter breaststroke. |
| 7/10/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games to Kickoff with Country Twist |
| AMES, Iowa - The 2012 Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will officially kickoff on July 13 in Ames on the east side of Iowa State University's Jack Trice Stadium. |
| 7/2/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| BOONE COMMUNITY CHOSEN AS PILOT SITE FOR NEW LIVE HEALTHY IOWA CHALLENGE |
| AMES, Iowa - July 2, 2012 - The community of Boone has been selected as the pilot site for Live Healthy Iowa's newest challenge, the Dog Days of Summer, to be held August 1-31. Boone was selected because of the extensive park and recreation areas, the active community partners, familiarity with Live Healthy Iowa challenges and the location of the Boone Area Humane Society. |
| 6/27/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| The Iowa Games Are Approaching |
| AMES, Iowa - As the Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project prepare to kick off in July, many sport registration deadlines are Monday, July 2. The Games feature 58 sports for athletes of all ages and abilities. Registration is available at www.IOWAGAMES.org. |
| 6/19/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| BURST YOUR THIRST KICKS-OFF WITH RECORD NUMBERS |
| AMES, Iowa - June 19, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa's Burst Your Thirst Challenge kicked-off on June 18 with more than 4,800 participants across the state. Live Healthy Iowa's six-week hydration and physical activity challenge, is in its third year being offered to Iowans. |
| 6/14/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| UNION COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN LIVE HEALTHY IOWA ADULT, YOUTH CHALLENGES LEADS TO RECOGNITION |
| UNION COUNTY, Iowa - June 14, 2012 - Union County had 871 adult residents participate in the Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Wellness Challenge and 1,990 youth residents participate in the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Governor's Challenge.
Based on U.S. Census Bureau, 24.44% of the total county population participated in a Live Healthy Iowa program so far this year.
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| 6/14/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| MAHASKA COUNTY SEES HIGH PARTICIPATION IN LIVE HEALTHY IOWA ADULT, YOUTH PROGRAMMING |
| MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa - June 14, 2012 - Mahaska County had 664 adult residents participate in the Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Wellness Challenge and 1,555 youth residents participate in the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Governor's Challenge. In the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Go The Distance Day, Oskaloosa Elementary School in Mahaska County had 1,100 students participate in the one-day event. |
| 6/7/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Mud Run Converges on Des Moines |
| DES MOINES, Iowa - The 4th annual Iowa Games Mud Run presented by the University of Iowa will converge at the James W. Cownie Soccer complex in Des Moines this Saturday, June 9. Over 1500 runners will trek through the mud and terrain on a one mile and three mile course. The one mile "fun" run will begin at 10:15 a.m. with the three mile mud run starting at 11:00 a.m. |
| 5/25/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| BURST YOUR THIRST CHALLENGE KICKS OFF JUNE 18 |
| AMES, Iowa - May 25, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa's Burst Your Thirst Challenge opened registration May 8 and has 1,347 participants registered on 263 team so far. Burst Your Thirst, a six-week hydration and physical activity challenge, is in its third year being offered to Iowans and will take place June 18-July 30. |
| 5/24/2012 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Register Today for the Iowa Games' Largest Sport |
| AMES, Iowa - Registration for the Iowa Games' largest sport, youth soccer, is approaching. The early registration deadline is Tuesday, May 29. The final registration deadline is scheduled for Monday, June 4. |
| 5/21/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| DREAM TEAM MEMBERS END THE 100 DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE WITH SUCCESS |
| AMES, Iowa - May 21, 2012 - Live Healthy Iowa's Dream Team ended the 100 Day Wellness Challenge on May 1 with 192 pounds lost and 761 hours of physical activity recorded. The Dream Team is comprised of 10 Iowans and a team captain who served as role models of health and wellness during the course of the Challenge. |
| 5/8/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| BURST YOUR THIRST REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY |
| Live Healthy Iowa's Burst Your Thirst Challenge opens registration today. Burst Your Thirst, a six-week hydration and physical activity challenge, is in its third year being offered to Iowans and will take place June 18-July 30. |
| 5/7/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| The Live Healthy Iowa Kids Governor's Challenge finished their 100-day activity and nutrition challenge |
| The Live Healthy Iowa Kids Governor's Challenge finished their 100-day activity and nutrition challenge on April 25 with 31,004 kindergarten through 12th-grade students participating on 1,322 teams. The Governor's Challenge encourages youth to be more active and make better nutrition choices, and is a way for Iowa schools to win monetary awards to purchase new physical education or playground equipment.
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| 5/2/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Announces 2012 National Anthem Contest Winner |
| The Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project announces the second annual National Anthem contest winner. The contest provided an opportunity for Iowans to showcase their talents for the chance to sing the National Anthem at the Summer Iowa Games Athlete Jamboree and Opening Ceremony, Friday, July 13 in Ames.
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| 4/30/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| BURST YOUR THIRST REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 8 |
| Live Healthy Iowa's Burst Your Thirst Challenge will open registration May 8. Burst Your Thirst, a six-week hydration and physical activity challenge, is in its third year being offered to Iowans and will take place June 18-July 30. To register for Burst Your Thirst, participants must form teams of 2-10 Iowans, designate a team captain and have the team captain sign the team up at www.livehealthyiowa.org.
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| 4/23/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA TO JOIN THE BLOGOSPHERE |
| New blog will feature dialogue, stories and information about the individuals, teams, businesses, organizations and communities that make up the meaning of Live Healthy Iowa
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| 4/16/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| 3 on 3 Basketball at the Iowa State Capitol |
| AMES, IA - Registration is open for the 2012 Iowa Games Hoopin' At The Dome 3 on 3 basketball tournament sponsored by U.S. Bank. Scheduled for Saturday, May 5, the tournament will be played in the shadow of the Iowa State Capitol and is offered to youth and adults. |
| 3/29/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| DREAM TEAM MEMBERS LOSE 138 POUNDS AND RECORD 463 HOURS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO DATE |
| Live Healthy Iowa's Dream Team has lost 138 pounds and logged 463 hours of physical activity at day 66 in the 100 Day Wellness Challenge. The Dream Team is comprised of 10 Iowans and a team captain who are serving as role models of health and wellness during the course of the Challenge. The Challenge marks the 75-day point on April 6.
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| 3/26/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Holds Contest to Find National Anthem Singer |
| The Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food and Family Project would like to announce their second annual National Anthem contest. The contest is an opportunity for Iowans to show their talents for a chance to be selected to sing the National Anthem at the Summer Iowa Games Athlete Jamboree and Opening Ceremony.
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| 3/2/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Winter Iowa Games Breaks Participation Record |
| The Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project concluded this past weekend with women's 6 on 6 basketball. The Iowa Games officially announced today that the event broke the all-time participation record with 4,173 participants. This broke the previous record of 4,132 set in 2010.
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| 2/10/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| SEVEN GYMS ACROSS IOWA AGREE TO PARTNER WITH LIVE HEALTHY IOWA |
| Seven gyms across Iowa have agreed to team up with Live Healthy Iowa as a Dream Team Fitness Partner. This partnership connects each Live Healthy Iowa Dream Team member with a local gym that they can use free of charge during the 100 Day Wellness Challenge. |
| 1/25/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Winter Iowa Games Converge in Dubuque This Weekend |
| Dubuque, Iowa - The 20th Anniversary Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will converge in Dubuque Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29. The main weekend Winter Iowa Games will feature 12 sports and 3,000 athletes. |
| 1/13/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA INVITES ALL MEDIA OUTLETS TO 'DREAM TEAM DAY' |
| Live Healthy Iowa is inviting all media outlets to come to the 'Dream Team Day' at Gates Memorial Hall in Nevada, Iowa on Jan. 14, 2012. The Dream Team Day will host all 10 of the chosen Dream Team participants and provide them with health screenings, goal-setting sessions, a lunch and learn with a registered dietician, educational exercise sessions with a certified personal trainer, and individual and team photos. |
| 1/13/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| CHOSEN DREAM TEAM MEMBERS TO MEET IN NEVADA FOR PRE-CHALLENGE MEETING |
| Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) has invited all 10 chosen Dream Team members for the 'Dream Team Day'. On Jan. 14, 2012, the Dream Team will assemble at Gates Memorial Hall in Nevada, Iowa, where they will take part in health screenings, goal-setting sessions, a lunch and learn with a registered dietician, educational exercise sessions with a certified personal trainer, and individual and team photos.
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| 1/10/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Register Today for the 20th Anniversary Winter Iowa Games |
| The 20th Anniversary Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will begin five weekends of competition on Jan. 21. Dubuque will play host to the majority of events, Jan. 27-29. Online registration and registration forms are available at www.IOWAGAMES.org.
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| 1/4/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| MEDIA INFORMATION |
| Live Healthy Iowa’s 11th annual 100 Day Wellness Challenge begins in just a few weeks! Teams throughout the state will once again engage in friendly competition while working to create healthy habits for lifestyle change.
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| 1/3/2012 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| MEDIA INFORMATION |
| The 2012 20th Anniversary Winter Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project are quickly approaching as the Winter Iowa Games kick off on January 21 and conclude February 25. Events will be held mainly in Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, but throughout the Games events will take place in 10 different communities. Below you will find a link to download the Iowa Games radio spot featuring Iowa Hawkeye football head coach Kirk Ferentz.
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| 12/21/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA ANNOUNCES ITS 'DREAM TEAM' |
| Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) has chosen its Dream Team. In hopes of gaining an inside perspective into the 100 Day Wellness Challenge, LHI has created the Dream Team. The Dream Team is comprised of 10 Iowans chosen through an application process. Live Healthy Iowa will track the Dream Team's journey, from their highs and lows, to their successes, struggles and pitfalls, and everything in between.
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| 12/19/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Business Leaders Announce Corporate Cup Challenge |
| DES MOINES, Iowa - December 19, 2011 - Business leaders Steve Lacy, CEO of Meredith Corporation, and Bill Leaver, President and CEO of Iowa Health System, are teaming up to support healthy change in Iowa. Lacy and Leaver have agreed to co-chair the Corporate Cup Challenge as part of Live Healthy Iowa’s 100 Day Wellness Challenge beginning January 23. |
| 11/22/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA'S 100 DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE OPENS REGISTRATION DEC. 20 WITH NEW WEBSITE |
| Live Healthy Iowa's 100 Day Wellness Challenge will open registration for its eleventh year on Dec. 20, 2011. Kicking off the challenge Jan. 23, 2012, Live Healthy Iowa will have a new website, offering participants in the challenge more innovative and user-friendly features, including updated personal tracking and goal-setting options and expanded nutrition resources.
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| 11/15/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 'DREAM TEAM' |
| In hopes of gaining more insight into the personal journey of a 100 Day Wellness Challenge participant, Live Healthy Iowa wants to target a special team for 100 days by selecting Dream Team members and sharing their stories and experiences with people across the state of Iowa.
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| 11/14/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA'S THE NEXT STEP CHALLENGE SURPASSES PARTICIPATION GOALS |
| Live Healthy Iowa's six-week pedometer-based walking challenge 'The Next Step Challenge' finished Oct. 20 with 5,461 participants on 872 team, surpassing last year's numbers and this year's projected numbers. Participants for The Next Step were spread across 93 counties in Iowa, recording more than 1.6 billion steps or 800,401 miles.
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| 10/14/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS' ANNOUNCES PRIZE WINNERS |
| Live Healthy Iowa Kids' Fall Fitness Day awarded cash prizes to seven Iowa schools to go toward their physical education programs for their participation in the event. |
| 10/5/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| NET FEST TOURNAMENT CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY |
| AMES, Iowa - Oct. 5, 2011 - The Iowa Sports Foundation will be hosting its 15th Anniversary Net Fest Tournament in November and January in Ames on the Iowa State University campus and Ames area gyms. Registration for Net Fest, sponsored by Bankers Trust, is open at www.iowasportsfoundation.org. |
| 10/4/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS' FITNESS EVENT SEES RECORD NUMBERS |
| AMES, Iowa - Oct. 4, 2011 - Live Healthy Iowa Kids' Fall Fitness Day, in celebration of International Walk to School Day, opened registration on Aug. 1, 2011. The event's current numbers have substantially surpassed previous years. With the event on Oct. 5, 74,432 students are currently registered, equally 233 participating schools.
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| 9/20/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| NEW LIVE HEALTHY IOWA WALKING CHALLENGE SEES HIGH PARTICIPATION |
| AMES, Iowa - Sept. 20, 2011 - Live Healthy Iowa's new 6-week pedometer-based walking challenge 'The Next Step' is near the end of its second week with high participation from 866 teams. Registration for The Next Step will close on Sept. 22, but currently has 5,384 participants registered in the challenge. |
| 7/20/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Burst Your Thirst hydration and physical activity challenge underway |
| AMES, Iowa - July 19, 2011 - Live Healthy Iowa's annual web-based 6-week hydration and physical activity challenge 'Burst Your Thirst' is in the midst of its fifth week of the challenge with high participation from 537 Iowa teams. After registration for Burst Your Thirst closed its doors, LHI tallied 2,737 participants, topping last year's participant numbers by nearly 1,000 registrants. |
| 7/20/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Nevada community chosen as pilot city for new Live Healthy Iowa program |
| AMES, Iowa - July 19, 2011 - Live Healthy Iowa, a health initiative and program of the Iowa Sports Foundation, is offering a new family-centered wellness program 'Live Healthy Iowa Families,' held from Sept. 12 to Oct. 23. Due to the success that Nevada participants have had in past Live Healthy Iowa programs like the 100 Day Wellness Challenge and Burst Your Thirst, they have earned the spot and have been invited to be the debut city to pilot the new family program. |
| 7/8/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Register for the Iowa Games On-Site |
| AMES, Iowa - The main weekend of the 25th Anniversary Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will take place July 15-17 in Ames and surrounding communities. Fifteen of the thirty-five sports slatted for the weekend will be offering on-site registration. |
| 6/23/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Games Search for 25 Year Participants |
| (June 23, 2011) - In celebration of its 25th Anniversary Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project, the Iowa Sports Foundation is searching for Iowans that have been involved with the sports festival for every year it has been in existence. |
| 6/21/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| 25 Days Until the 25th Anniversary Iowa Games |
| Ames, IA (June 21, 2011) - Only 25 days remain until the official kick off of the 25th Anniversary Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project. |
| 6/6/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES BRIAN PEARSON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS |
| AMES, Iowa (June 6, 2011) – Iowa Sports Foundation President, Jim Hallihan, announced the recipients of the 2011 Brian Pearson Memorial scholarship. This year’s recipients are Isaac Olson of Urbandale High School and Kaytlin Tippin of Waukee High School.
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| 5/31/2011 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Iowa Sports Foundation Announces Personnel Changes |
| Ames, Iowa - Board chairman, Doug Reichardt announced Jim Hallihan has been elevated to President of the Iowa Sports Foundation. Hallihan has served as the Executive Director of the ISF for the past 17 years. |
| 5/25/2011 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Beat the Summer Heat with Live Healthy Iowa |
| AMES, IA (May 25, 2011) - Iowa summers are hot! Choose to stay cool and hydrated this summer with Live Healthy Iowa’s Burst Your Thirst Challenge to be held June 16-July 28.
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