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SPRING CLEANING: Drug Take Back Events

SPRING CLEANING: Drug Take Back Events

The Drug Enforcement Administration wants to help folks with their spring cleaning this weekend.

The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy is hosting a drug take-back program across the state to collect and safely dispose of expired or unused medications.

According to the ODCP overdose deaths in Iowa involving prescription pain relievers reached an all-time high of 62 last year. Officials believe cleaning out medicine cabinets of unused and unwanted medications is a good step in combating drug misuse and abuse.

All drugs will be accepted, no questions asked.

According to the DEA take-back events in Iowa have accounted for more than 10 tons of safely disposed medications.

Several drop-off locations will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m:

Iowa Department of Public Safety Headquarters Bldg., 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines

Des Moines Police Department, Walgreens, 3030 University

ZUMBA CLASSES: Begin Next Month

ZUMBA CLASSES: Begin Next Month

The City will provide Zumba classes starting March 4th. Licensed instructors will get you moving in to shape for $4 per class or from $2.50 if you buy in advanced.

The first class is free and will be on during the following times at the Veterans memorial Coliseum Blue Room:

Take Back Events Aim To Stop Abuse

Take Back Events Aim To Stop Abuse

Iowans will have the opportunity to dispose of unused or unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday. Groups in cities across the state will partner with The Drug Enforcement Administration to host Take Back events.

Red Cross Training Classes

Red Cross Training Classes

The American Red Cross is offering training classes in Marshalltown.  Residents can sign up for blended learning classes, including training topics in First Aid, CPR, and AED.

From Fair Food To Raw Food

From Fair Food To Raw Food

The fun and food of the Iowa State Fair will end Sunday, while your heart and your wallet may need some time to recovery, one Iowa group claims they’ve got a solution that will get you back on your feet... fast.

Largest Swimming Lesson

Largest Swimming Lesson

The City of Altoona is inviting everyone from all over Iowa to help attempt the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever!

Volunteer with Your Dog

Volunteer with Your Dog

Iowa Health Hospice is seeking pet honors and their well-mannered dogs for a new unique volunteer experience.