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Indee-Go Healthy. Healthy People for a Thriving Community Our Vision: Healthy People for a Thriving Community
Our Mission: Advance all areas of wellness to positively impact the overall health, happiness and well-being of the Independence area.
The purpose of Indee-Go Healthy is to enhance, promote, and advocate for the overall wellness of Independence-area residents both present and future. “Overall health” targets the Six Dimensions of Wellness Model including physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and occupational health. Indee-Go Healthy membership consists of organizational representation and Independence-area residents who have a vested interest in the health of the community. These members collaborate to share health visions and concerns for the Independence-area and to strategize means to create and promote a healthier population.
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The purpose of Indee-Go Healthy is to enhance, promote, and advocate for the overall wellness of Independence-area residents both present and future. “Overall health” targets the Six Dimensions of Wellness Model including physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and occupational health. Indee-Go Healthy membership consists of organizational representation and Independence-area residents who have a vested interest in the health of the community. These members collaborate to share health visions and concerns for the Independence-area and to strategize means to create and promote a healthier population.
Originally formed in the fall of 2011 when a group of citizens gathered in attempts of becoming a “Blue Zone” community. Although Independence was not selected to become a Blue Zone, the members felt that the goals of Indee-Go Healthy (IGH) were valuable. IGH members chose to continue their work to make Independence a healthier community for its citizens. In 2013 the City of Independence and IGH received the Iowans Fit for Life grant in the amount of $10,000.
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Grant Funds and Community Donations have supported the following projects :
Bring awareness to our community of healthier lifestyle options.
Bicycle racks were purchased and placed throughout the city.
Promote healthy cooking classes at Buchanan County Health Center.
Promote the Independence Farmers Market & guest chefs.
Portable Cooking Station/Food Cart for Guest Chefs
Purchase signs for the Bicycle Safe Route to School; Mail packets of information to all residents in the Independence Community School District regarding the bicycle safe route to school.
Enhance the community gardens near Dairy Queen.
Annual Bicycle rodeo – 3rd grade students in Independence in partnership with Independence Community School District and local law enforcement.
Green Thumb Camp (summer day camp) in partnership with Buchanan County ISU Extension & Outreach and Independence Community School District (2013, 2014)
Downtown Bench Project
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 4:30pm |