Washington County placed 2nd last year in the Live Healthy Iowa Community Cup Challenge. This year the Obesity Prevention Taskforce is hoping to increase community pariticipation in the Live Healthy Iowa 10-week challenge. Erin Rugg with the taskforce explains that area residents can sign up online for $20 and receive healthy recipes, exercise suggetions, a chance to win prizes, and discounts to participating businesses and 5Ks.

Rugg adds the goal is for people to be healthier, by eating better and incorporating more exercise in their lives. Registration is open until the end of the month.

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