ATLANTIC – Calling all women in the Cass County area! A free Women’s Health Fair will be held on Saturday, September 16th from 8 to 10:30 am at Cass County Health System. Booths with information on mental health, heart health, breast health, nutrition, and more will be at the event. Women are also invited to tour in Diagnostic Imaging to see the new 3D mammography unit and our new DEXA scanner, which is used to detect osteoporosis.

In addition to the booths, women age 18 and over can also make an appointment for a low-cost blood draw. The blood draws are only $35 and include a lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), glucose, complete blood count (CBC), liver function, kidney function, and thyroid screening. To make an appointment, call 712-250-8091.

The Women’s Health Fair will be held in the Healing Garden and cafeteria, and attendees are encouraged to park in Parking Lot D on 10th Street. All attendees will receive a door prize, and each woman will take home a women’s health passport to keep track of their personal health information.

For more information about the event, please call Cass County Public Health at 712-243-7546.

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CRESTON – Veterans are invited to attend a free bus tour of the Freedom Rock sites in Creston, Diagonal and Blockton on Friday, Sept. 22nd. Attendees should meet at noon at Creston’s Freedom Rock, 636 New York Ave., Hwy. 34 West. A light lunch and beverages will be provided. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

The IowaWORKS Center in Creston is sponsoring the event. Call IowaWORKS at 641-782-2119 ext. 42 to reserve a spot or for more information.

(This article is another in a series from Healthy Cass County):

Healthy Cass County strives to improve the health of Cass County residents, which includes helping people move towards a more healthy weight.  Activity, including walking, is a method for helping control weight.  Some of the opportunities for an enjoyable walk in the county are:

• Walk the paths at Schildberg Recreation Area in Atlantic.  This can be an individual or family activity, even the dog can join.  An organized walk is planned at Schildberg’s on October 4, 2017 from 11:00- 1:30 as part of Iowa’s Healthiest State Walk. Area schools and businesses are encouraged to plan walking events on their campuses for this date as well.
• Enjoy the paths around Lake Anita or walk through the camping and picnic area at Cold Springs Park in Lewis.
• Follow the walking maps of downtown Atlantic.  Maps are available at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and Atlantic City Hall.
• Walk the school tracks in the county.
• Enjoy the walking paths in Atlantic, including the outdoor fitness stations at the Heritage House Campus.
• Join Live Healthy Next Step Challenge that runs through October 20 (LiveHealthyIowa.org).
• Check out the 18 hole Frisbee golf course located at Sunnyside Park.
• Join Nishna Valley YMCA, Anita Wellness Center, Anytime Fitness in Atlantic or 712 Fitness in Griswold.

Having a walking buddy or making a set time for family walks help make this activity a reality by holding everyone accountable. Good Nutrition is also part of the equation for moving toward a healthy weight.

•  Plan a grocery list and meals ahead of shopping and stick to your list.
•  Set a goal of cooking more family meals at home. Make cooking a family event to teach your children important kitchen skills.
• Learn to read labels-following portion sizes and limiting added sugars.
• Enjoy the fresh produce which will be available at the county Farmers Markets through the end of September.  The markets offer a variety of fresh, local fruit and vegetables. All of which are low in fat and calories and high in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.
• Watch for upcoming Farm to School activities in each of the school districts.

Many of the work places in the county have wellness programs, which help their employees engage in healthy lifestyles, see what your worksite is willing to do for you.  Cass County women have the opportunity to get a snapshot of their health by attending the Women’s Health Fair this Saturday, September 16 from 8:00-10:30am.  The fair is sponsored by Cass County Health System and will be located in the hospital cafeteria and Healing Garden.  Call Public Health for more information 712-243-7546.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office today (Wednesday), released a report on recent arrests. Officials said 48-year old Karen Ann Wilburn, of Oakland, was arrested Tuesday night for Child Endangerment without injury, after a Pott. County Deputy was called her home on Oakland, to check on the welfare of Wilburn’s 17-year old autistic son. The woman was determined to have been intoxicated and placed under arrest. The boy’s father was notified and picked-up the 17-year old.

A man from Carson was arrested for OWI 1st offense, late Tuesday night, after a deputy responded to a reported suspicious vehicle in the area of 251 Christy Lane. In the area of 246 Christy Lane, the Deputy found a car high-centered on a berm at that location. The driver of the vehicle, 19-year old Jonathan Allen Johnson, of Carson, admitted he had been drinking, and was placed under arrest.

At around 3-p.m., Tuesday, 23-year old Michael Timothy Mortensen, of Blair, NE., turned himself-in to the Sheriff’s Office. Mortensen was wanted on a warrant out of Mills County. He was being held at the Pott. County Jail pending return to Mills County.

37-year old Jason Allen Byers, of Council Bluffs, who was already being held in the Pott. County Jail, was charged under the authority of a warrant, with Dominion/control of firearm or offensive weapon by a domestic abuse offender. Byers was read the warrant and returned to the custody of corrections department staff.