Resources A toolbox of resources to promote walking in Northeast Iowa. Messaging Start a Walking Group Create a walking group to get you and your friends walking more and connecting more. Messaging Toolkit Download the WMCM NE Iowa logo and fonts for use in your own marketing materials. Prescription Pad for Walking Initiate a Provider practice to prescribe walking to patients or clients. Start a Walking School Bus Learn how to start a walking school in your neighborhood. Maps Calmar 3 routes Clermont Cresco 4 routes Decorah 7 routes Dorchester 1 route Elgin Elkader 5 routes Fayette Fredericksburg 3 routes Guttenberg 2 routes Harpers Ferry 3 routes Ionia 1 route Lansing 3 routes Lawler 2 routes Luther 6 routes Monona 3 routes New Albin 3 routes New Hampton 4 routes Oelwein 2 routes Peosta 2 routes Postville 2 routes Waterville 1 route Waukon 3 routes West Union 3 routes Factsheets Economic Benefits of Walking Printable PDF from americawalks.org. Environmental Benefits of Walking Printable PDF from americawalks.org. Health Benefits of Walking Printable PDF from americawalk.org. Safety Benefits of Walking Printable PDF from americawalks.org. Social Equality Benefits of Walking Printable PDF from americawalks.org. Transportation Benefits of Walking Printable PDF from americawalks.org. Infographics Everyone Can Help Make Our Communities More Walkable A printable infographic from the Surgeon General Call to Action Partner Guide. Health Benefits of Walking Infographic on the benefits of walking from everybodywalks.org Videos A Walking Revolution An Everybody Walks documentary about how walking can solve numerous health issues of today. Advocacy Tools Walk [Your City] Signs for People Plan, design, and install quick, light and affordable street signs for people. Walk Audit Tool Kit Take action and determine the walkability of your city with this auditing tool from AARP. Organizations America Walks An organization dedicated to helping create healthy, happy, economically vibrant communities aroudn the act of walking. Every Body Walk! Spreading the message that walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week improves overall health and prevents disease. Iowa Department of Public Health IDPH Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion works to improve access to physical activity using evidence-based approaches. Iowa Healthiest State Initiative The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. Resources available to promote walking/walkability in communities Reports Walk NE Iowa Social Media Report April - June 2018
