Get Your Walk on Tomorrow in Waukee

If you're not too busy, tied down or otherwise occupied tomorrow at 12 p.m., organizers of Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative hope you'll carve out a few minutes to take a one kilometer walk.

Iowa’s Healthiest State initiative was meant to educate people about health awareness and how they can live healthier lifestyles just by doing something as simple as walking.

The idea grew from some startling statistics. According to a Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Iowa stands at No. 16 in the country when it comes to healthy states. State leaders want to change that.

At noon on Friday, people from all over the state are encouraged to participate in their own 1K walk whether it’s at home, work or even school. Taking a quick jaunt around your neighborhood, your office or school is a step in the right direction.

Last year more than 291,000 Iowans got out and walked as part of the statewide initiative.

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Healthiest State Intiative 1K Walk

When: Wednesday, 12 p.m.

Where: Wherever you are. Walkers are asked to take a one kilometer walk beginning at noon.

For more information: http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/healthiest-state-walk