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PASS UP THE SALT: Iowa school districts are years ahead of a national mandate to reduce sodium content of school meals. About 90 percent of school-aged children have diets that include too much sodium, which is a leading contributor to heart disease.

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GOAL MET: The Johnson County social services collaborative known as the 1105 Project completed $1.2 million in renovations on the building that was purchased from the county for $1. Each of the four organizations housed in the facility will have lower operational and administrative costs due to their partnership.

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GOOD DOGS: As part of an annual recertification program, local K9 law enforcement officers brought home 16 individual and team trophies.

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