Activities
Consumers: Go to the Consumer Information page to learn how you can take action during National Radon Action Month.
Partners: Go to the Partner page to plan an activity for National Radon Action Month.
Iowa
December | January | February
| March | April
(listed in date order)
| Event:
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Test Kits Distributed |
| Date: |
12/07/2007 |
| Location: |
IA |
| Description: |
Test kits were distributed to people responding to ads for test kits in local newspapers; about 8 kits were given out. |
| Contact: |
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January
| Event:
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Farm Bureau Presentation |
| Date: |
01/03/2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 am |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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News Release |
| Date: |
01/06/2008 |
| Time: |
Week-long |
| Location: |
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| Description: |
“How You Can Find Out if Your Home Has A Radon Problem” will run in 5 newspapers. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Wellington Heights Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/08/2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Channel 9 - KCRG Interview |
| Date: |
01/09/2008 |
| Location: |
Linn County, Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Interview with Channel 9 KCRG News regarding the dangers of radon and how to test your home. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doolittle@linncounty.org |
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| Event:
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KOEL Radio Interview |
| Date: |
01/09/2008 |
| Location: |
Black Hawk County, Waterloo, IA |
| Description: |
Interview with KOEL radio regarding the dangers of radon and how to test your home. |
| Contact: |
Jon Mc Namee, Black Hawk County
Phone: 319-291-2413 |
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| Event:
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Radon Presentation, "Center On Sustainable Communities" |
| Date: |
01/10/2008 |
| Time: |
11:15 am |
| Location: |
Botanical Center, Des Moines, IA |
| Description: |
Brief radon presentation concerning radon in Iowa with existing and new construction. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Noelridge Park Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/10/2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Des Moines Home and Patio Show |
| Date: |
Jan. 11-13, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Location: |
Various Industries Bldg., Des Moines, IA
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| Description: |
Radon booth and education-public information. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Board of Health Education |
| Date: |
01/11/2008 |
| Time: |
12:00 pm |
| Location: |
155 S. Hayes, Primghar, IA |
| Description: |
Educated Board of Health members of radon month and county wide activities planned. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Mound View Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/12/2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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News Release |
| Date: |
01/13/2008 |
| Time: |
Week-long |
| Location: |
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| Description: |
“How Does Radon Enter a Home?” appeared in 5 different newspapers. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: Akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Low Cost Test Kits |
| Date: |
01/13/2008 |
| Location: |
Local Newspaper, Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Article and coupon for low cost test kits in local newspaper. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doolittle@linncounty.org |
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| Event:
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Kenwood Park Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/14/2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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News Release |
| Date: |
01/14/2008 |
| Location: |
Johnson County, IA |
| Description: |
Radon article included in the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab Newsletter. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition |
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| Event:
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Channel 5 TV (ABC) Interview |
| Date: |
01/17/2008 |
| Time: |
3:15 pm |
| Location: |
Norwalk, IA |
| Description: |
Interview with channel 5 News concerning the type and importance of testing for radon. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Iowa Home & Patio Show |
| Date: |
01/18/2008 – 01/20/2008 |
| Location: |
Des Moines, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of Radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Home and Patio Show |
| Date: |
01/18/2008 – 01/20/2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Location: |
Des Moines, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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News Release |
| Date: |
1/20/2008 |
| Time: |
week long |
| Location: |
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| Description: |
“Radon Gas is the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer” appeared in 5 different newspapers. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Lincolnway Village Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/21/2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Group |
| Date: |
01/22/2008 |
| Time: |
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. |
| Location: |
Jumers Hotel, Bettendorf, IA |
| Description: |
Radon in Iowa and radon-resistant new construction (RRNC) presentation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Channel 13 TV (NBC) Interview |
| Date: |
01/22/2008 |
| Time: |
8:30 am |
| Location: |
Des Moines, IA |
| Description: |
Interview with channel 13 News concerning the health risk from radon exposure and the importance for testing radon in homes. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Healthy Homes Initiative |
| Date: |
01/23/2008 |
| Time: |
1:00 - 2:30 pm |
| Location: |
Old Babcock Miller Bldg., Des Moines, IA |
| Description: |
Meeting to discuss input of radon in Healthy Homes Manual. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Northwest Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/24/2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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News release |
| Date: |
01/27/2008 |
| Time: |
Week-long |
| Location: |
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| Description: |
“Building Your New Home with Radon Resistant Construction” appeared as a news article in 5 different newspapers. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Taylor Neighborhood Presentation |
| Date: |
01/28/2008 |
| Time: |
6:00 pm |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Description: |
Basic radon, health effects, home testing, basic mitigation. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Realtor Presentation |
| Date: |
01/30/2008 |
| Time: |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Location: |
Riverside Grill, 2 Harrahs Blvd., Council Bluffs, IA |
| Description: |
Radon in real-estate training (CEUs) |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Radon Resolutions for House Sales and New Construction |
| Date: |
01/30/2008 |
| Time: |
11:30 a.m. |
| Location: |
Riverside Grill, Council Bluffs, IA |
| Description: |
Presentation to Real-estate and New Home Builders concerning the status of radon in Iowa and what is being implemented to reduce exposures to high radon levels. |
| Contact: |
Debbie Tritsch, Council Bluffs Environmental Health
Phone: (712) 328-4666
Email: dtritsch@councilbluffs-ia.gov |
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| Event:
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Radon Resistant New Construction Presentation |
| Date: |
01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Dubuque, IA |
| Description: |
Presentation to New Home Builders encouraging homes to be built with passive systems, and provide guidance for proper installation of the systems. |
| Contact: |
Richard Miller, City of Dubuque Health Services
Phone: 563-589-4181 |
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| Event:
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EPA Region 7 Joint Radon Press Release |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Media outlets, statewide Iowa |
| Description: |
EPA Region 7 Indoor Air Program, State Radon Programs, and State American Lung Associations have collaborated to issue a joint press
release and fact sheet that will be distributed through media outlets. |
| Contact: |
Rick Welke, Iowa Department of Public Health
Phone: (515) 281-4928
Email: rwelke@idph.state.ia.us |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Statewide Iowa |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in papers across the state of Iowa. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doolittle@linncounty.org |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/ 2008 |
| Location: |
Henry County, Mt. Pleasant, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Jodi Sutter, Henry County Health Center
Phone: 319-385-6748 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Clinton County, De Witt, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in 2 local papers. |
| Contact: |
Robert Summers, Clinton County Health Department
Phone: 563-659-8148 |
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| Event:
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Radon Brochures |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Time: |
Year long |
| Location: |
155 S. Hayes, Primghar, IA |
| Description: |
EPA Radon brochures and booklets are available in the courthouse for residents. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Tama County Health Services, Toledo, IA
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| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Lee Wiges, Tama County Health Services
Phone: 641-484-4788 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Woodbury County, Sioux City, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 3 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Michelle Clausen Rosendahl, Siouxland District Health Department
Phone: 712-279-6119 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Shelby County, Harlan, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper |
| Contact: |
Joe Stroeher, Shelby County Environmental Health
Phone: 712-755-2609 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Shelby County, Harlan, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 2 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Joe Stroeher, Shelby County Environmental Health
Phone: 712-755-2609 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
City of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 3 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Richard Miller, City of Dubuque Health Services
Phone: 563-589-4181 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
City of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in 2 local papers. |
| Contact: |
Richard Miller, City of Dubuque Health Services
Phone: 563-589-4181 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Clinton County, DeWitt, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 2 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Robert Summers, Clinton County Health Department
Phone: 563-659-8148 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Black Hawk County, Waterloo, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 4 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Jon McNamee, Black Hawk County Health Department
Phone: 319-291-2413 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Black Hawk County, Waterloo, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in 2 local papers. |
| Contact: |
Jon McNamee, Black Hawk County Health Department
Phone: 319-291-2413 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Woodbury County, Sioux City, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Michelle Clausen Rosendahl, Siouxland District Health Department
Phone: 712-279-6119 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Linn County, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 4 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doolittle@linncounty.org |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Hancock County, Garner, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on a commercial radio station. |
| Contact: |
Steve Anderson, Hancock County Public Health Services
Phone: 641-843-3707 |
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| Event:
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Radon Posters |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Time: |
Month-long |
| Location: |
155 S. Hayes, Primghar, IA |
| Description: |
Radon Posters were hung in the courthouse and the immunization clinic room about radon. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Radio Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Time: |
Month-long |
| Location: |
Northwest Iowa |
| Description: |
Organized a radio ad with the Iowa Air Coalition for play in NW Iowa. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Time: |
Month-long |
| Location: |
Northwest Iowa |
| Description: |
Organized newspaper ads for circulation throughout NW Iowa through the Iowa Air Coalition |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Radon Kit Give Away |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Time: |
Month-long |
| Location: |
155 S. Hayes, Primghar, IA |
| Description: |
Gave away free radon test kits to county residents. 30 kits were given away. |
| Contact: |
Aimee Devereaux, O'Brien County Public Health
Phone: 712-957-0105
Email: akdevereaux@yahoo.com |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Taylor County, Bedford, IA |
| Description: |
Article about radon and coupon for low cost test kits will run in 2 local papers. |
| Contact: |
Angela Green, Taylor County Environmental Health
Phone: 712-523-2556 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Statewide Iowa, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on commercials across the state of Iowa. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doolittle@linncounty.org |
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| Event:
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Lobby Display |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Keokuk County, Sigourney, IA |
| Description: |
Radon display board put up on Court House Rotunda, EPA Radon Posters posted around the county, coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Hancock County, Garner, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Steve Anderson, Hancock County Public Health Services
Phone: 641-843-3707 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Howard County, Cresco, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on a commercial radio station. |
| Contact: |
Sheila Halweg, Community Health Services - Howard County
Phone: 563-547-2989 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
City of Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs, IA |
| Description: |
Article about radon and coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Debbie Tritsch, City of Council Bluffs Health Department
Phone: 712-328-4666 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Lee County, Ft. Madison, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on 2 commercial radio stations. |
| Contact: |
Diane Septer, Lee County Health Department
Phone: 319-372-5225 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Jackson County, Maquoketa, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Chickasaw County, New Hampton, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads, and Presentations |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Cedar County, Tipton, IA |
| Description: |
Article about radon, coupon for low cost test kits will run in 3 local papers. Presentations about radon were given to Rotary,
Empowerment, and Consortium meeting groups. |
| Contact: |
Rick Fleshin, Cedar County Public Health
Phone: 563-886-2226 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Mitchell County, Osage, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Mark Ross, Mitchell County Sanitarian
Phone: 641-732-5861 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Webster County, Ft. Dodge, IA |
| Description: |
Coupon for low cost test kits will run in local paper. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doolittle@linncounty.org |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 - 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Page County, Clarinda, IA |
| Description: |
Radio ads will air on a commercial radio station. |
| Contact: |
Don McCoy, Page County Environmental Health
Phone: 712-542-3864 |
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| Event:
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Test Kits Advertised |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Lake View, Sac City, Schaller, Odebolt & Early, IA |
| Description: |
Ads were placed in five different newspapers in Sac County for radon test kits. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Cable TV Community Program |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Hancock County, Garner, IA |
| Description: |
Radon Awareness-Test kit ordering information on local cable TV community page. |
| Contact: |
Steve Anderson, Hancock County Public Health Service
Phone: 641-843-3707 |
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| Event:
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Press Release |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Hancock County, Garner, IA |
| Description: |
Published the National Radon EPA Information Press Release |
| Contact: |
Steve Anderson, Hancock County Public Health Services
Phone: 641-843-3707 |
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| Event:
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Radon Kit Give Away |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Scott County, Davenport, IA |
| Description: |
100 test kits to be given away to licensed daycare providers. |
| Contact: |
Karen Payne, Scott County Health Department
Phone: 563-326-8618 |
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| Event:
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Newspaper Ads |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Pocahontas County, Pocahontas, IA |
| Description: |
Informational articles on radon ran in 3 local papers. |
| Contact: |
Don Mc Lain, Pocahontas County Health Department
Phone: 712-335-4142 |
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| Event:
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Public Display |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, IA |
| Description: |
Two displays were created for public education on the dangers of radon and what citizens can do. Displays were placed in the Public
Health office reception area and the Section 8 Housing Authority office. |
| Contact: |
Teresa Symens, Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
Phone: 641-421-9339 |
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| Event:
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Public Service Announcement |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, IA |
| Description: |
A PSA was sent out to the members of the local media the first week of January. The PSA's provided information about radon and the
availability of free test kits at the health department. |
| Contact: |
Teresa Symens, Cerro Gordo County Dept of Public Health
Phone: 641-421-9339 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, IA |
| Description: |
The local TV station, local radio stations, and the local newspapers covered the radon PSA's. Public response positive, so the program
received more media attention in a Q&A column in the local newspaper on how to obtain more test kits. |
| Contact: |
Teresa Symens, Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
Phone: 641-421-9339 |
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| Event:
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Media Campaign |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Jefferson County, Fairfield, IA |
| Description: |
The EPA news release about radon was given to 3 local papers and 2 radio stations. The News release was posted at 5 locations in
Fairfield, and the EPA posters were displayed in the main grocery store. |
| Contact: |
Dan Miller, Jefferson County
Phone: 641-472-2561 |
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| Event:
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EPA Radon Poster Displays |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Statewide, IA |
| Description: |
The New EPA posters: "How Healthy is your Child’s Bedroom", & "How Healthy is your Family Room" were distributed to 73 Health Organizations across Iowa. |
| Contact: |
Jim Doolittle, Iowa AIR Coalition
Phone: 319-892-6055
Email: jim.doollittle@linncounty.org |
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Radon Test Kit Give Away |
| Date: |
01/01/2008 – 01/31/2008 |
| Location: |
Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, IA |
| Description: |
200 kits to be given to licensed daycare centers and low income citizens. |
| Contact: |
Teresa Symens, Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
Phone: 641-421-9339 |
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February
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Newspaper Interview |
| Date: |
02/05/2008 |
| Time: |
3:30 pm |
| Location: |
Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, IA |
| Description: |
Interview for information on potential new radon legislation. |
| Contact: |
Rick Welke, IA Department of Public Health
Phone: 515-281-4928
Email: rwelke@idph.state.ia.us |
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Eastern Iowa Home Show |
| Date: |
02/07/2008 – 02/10/2008 |
| Location: |
Waterloo-Sullivan Bros. Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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KMAQ Farm & Home Show |
| Date: |
02/07/2008 – 02/08/2008 |
| Location: |
Maquoketa-Pearson Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, and how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Cedar Rapids Home & Builder Show |
| Date: |
02/15/2008 – 02/17/2008 |
| Location: |
Cellular Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Northern Iowa Home Show |
| Date: |
02/22/2008 – 02/24/2008 |
| Location: |
Mason City Fairgrounds, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Council Bluffs Home Show |
| Date: |
02/29/2008 – 03/02/2008 |
| Location: |
Council Bluffs Mid-America Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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March
| Event:
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Council Bluffs Home Show |
| Date: |
02/29/2008 – 03/02/2008 |
| Location: |
Council Bluffs Mid-America Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Anamosa Home & Garden Show |
| Date: |
03/01/2008 – 03/02/2008 |
| Location: |
Anamosa Lawrence Community Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Second Annual Regional Radon Stakeholders Meeting (Cornhusker Hotel) |
| Date: |
03/03/2008 |
| Time: |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Location: |
333 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE |
| Description: |
EPA Region 7 and the four State Radon Programs host a forum for mortgage and real estate officials, home builders, state and local code
officials, and radon measurement and mitigation professionals to discuss radon issues and strengthen partnerships. |
| Contact: |
Rick Welke, Iowa State Radon Program
Phone: (515) 281-4928
Email: rwelke@idph.state.ia.us |
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| Event:
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Ottumwa Home Expo |
| Date: |
03/07/2008 – 03/09/2008 |
| Location: |
Ottumwa Bridge View Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Tri-State Home Show |
| Date: |
03/07/2008 – 03/09/2008 |
| Location: |
Dubuque Grand River Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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| Event:
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Ft. Dodge Home & Garden Show |
| Date: |
03/28/2008 – 03/30/2008 |
| Location: |
Ft. Dodge, Iowa Central Community College |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
| Contact: |
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April
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Iowa Public Health Association |
| Date: |
04/01/2008 – 04/02/2008 |
| Location: |
Ames-Scheman Center, IA |
| Description: |
Educational Display about dangers of radon, how to test your home, how to fix your home. |
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