The Washington County Obesity Prevention Task Force is encouraging residents to sign up for the 10-week Live Healthy Iowa Challenge. Last year, Washington County placed 2nd across the state with 387 adults participating, 18.25% of the population.

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. Registration is open until the end of the month.

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