Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Lt. Governor Judge Announces Locations For Wellness Town Hall Meetings
(Des Moines) – Today, Lt. Governor Patty Judge announced the dates, locations, and times of town hall meetings designed to promote wellness and healthy living. Led by her Commission on Wellness and Healthy Living, these meetings are designed to begin a conversation across the state centered on new and innovative ways to improve the health of Iowans.
“We must begin to discuss new and innovative ways to increase wellness,” said Lt. Governor Judge. “By doing so, we will be able to increase the health of Iowans and give everyone a healthier outlook for the future—from the youngest child to the oldest senior. I hope to see as many Iowans as possible during these events, and I encourage everyone to join with us as we begin this conversation.”
Lt. Governor Judge announced last month the creation of this commission, comprised of five members – one for each congressional district. It is chaired by Dr. Selden Spencer (4th District) and also includes Sen. Maggie Tinsman (1st District), school nurse leader Sharon Yearous (2nd District), county public health director Kim Dorn (3rd District) and businessman Art Silva (5th District).
Ideas discussed at these meetings will be recorded by officials from the Iowa Department of Public Health. These ideas will then be used as the Culver/Judge Administration formulates new policy initiatives for the 2008 Legislative Session.
Lt. Governor Judge plans to attend at least one event in each congressional district. Below is the list of dates, times, and locations for each town hall meeting.
Lt. Governor’s Commission on Wellness and Health Living
Town Hall Meeting Schedule
Summer 2007
Tuesday, July 10th - Fort Dodge (*)
Celebration Center at Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 11th – Burlington
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room (Winegard Room)
610 North 4th Street
Burlington, IA
4:00 p.m. -6 p.m.
Thursday, July 12 – Davenport
Kahl Education Center
Room 1006
326 W 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
5:30 p.m. -7:30 pm
Tuesday, July 17th – Sioux City (*)
Briar Cliff University
3300 Rebecca St.
Sioux City, IA
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18th – Newton (*)
Newton Public Library
100 N. 3rd Avenue
Newton, IA
5:30.p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 19th – Mason City
Liberty Room
22 N. Georgia
Mason City, IA
4:00p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24th - Oskaloosa
Mahaska County Extension Office
21 North I Street
Oskaloosa, IA
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, July 25th – Atlantic
Atlantic Library
507 Poplar Street
Atlantic, IA
4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 6th – Cedar Rapids (*)
Mercy Medical Center
Hallagan Education Room
701 10th Street, SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 7th – Cedar Falls (*)
Davis Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(*) Lt. Governor Judge Will Participate in Event