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Branstad, Reynolds Encourage Iowans to Join the 4th Annual "Healthiest State Initiative 1K Walk"

Press Release

Date: Oct. 6, 2014
Location: Des Moines, IA
Issues: Minors and Children Health and Health Care Arts, Entertainment, and History Education

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today encouraged Iowans to join them in participating in the Healthiest State Initiative's 4th annual Healthiest State Initiative 1K Walk on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. The 1K (.62 mile) walk encourages participants to take another step towards a healthier, more active lifestyle.

"Since launching the Healthiest State Initiative in 2011, Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and I are proud of the progress Iowa has made in moving from 19th to 10th in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®," said Branstad. "We're committed to continuing our efforts to encourage Iowans to live an active, healthy lifestyle that will reduce their risk of chronic and preventable medical ailments."

The Healthiest State Initiative 1K Walk has continued to grow since its inception in 2011. Last year, 300,000 Iowans participated in the walk across Iowa. This year's walk continues to see strong support from public and private organizations.

-The Iowa National Guard is mobilizing its troops to lead families and residents in 1K walks at 52 armories across the state.

-The Iowa Department of Public Health and County Health officials will be leading walks throughout Iowa.

-Many Hy-Vee and Fareway stores will be hosting walks again this year.

-Schools around the state are gathering students to walk as part of the National Walk to School Day.

Delta Dental of Iowa is returning as the sponsor of the 2014 Healthiest State Walk.
"Through the Healthiest State Initiative, Iowans are taking ownership of their well-being and making healthy decisions," said Reynolds. "Governor Branstad and I encourage Iowans to join us on Wednesday at the Capitol for the walk, or join or start a walk in their community by visiting www.IowaHealthiestState.com."

Branstad and Reynolds will lead the State Capitol Healthiest State Initiative 1K Walk on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at noon. The walk will begin and end on Finkbine Drive on the west side of the Capitol. The map of the 2014 State Capitol Healthiest State Walk can be found here.

For more information and to register your walk, please visit www.IowaHealthiestState.com.


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