ServSafe®, the national certification program for food service managers, will be held in Washington on December 19th starting at 9 a.m. The cost of the course is $160, which includes 8 hours of class time, a manual, and the national certification exam. There is a $50 discount for Iowa Restaurant Association members. The class will be held at the Washington County Extension Office. Anyone interested in preparing and serving safe food is welcome to attend. All food service operations are required to have at least one certified staff person. You can find a link to register with this news story at KCIIradio.com. Registration is required three weeks before the class. For questions, contact Sara Sprouse, Food and Health Specialist, at 319-293-3039.