Iowa

Events

Sturgis Falls Celebration
Lincoln Street, Downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa
June 28, 2024 – 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
June 29, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
June 30, 2024 – 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
https://www.sturgisfalls.org/

Buildings Lighting Green for Liver Health

Listed alphabetically by city

  • Ames: U.S. 30 light towers, October 1-8
  • Ames: Durham Bandshell, October 1-8
  • Ottumwa: Jefferson Street Bridge, October 1

Proclamations

Check back later.

Liver Health Screenings

If you are uninsured and at risk you may be eligible for free screening. A listing of our partner sites offering screenings will be added to this page. Please check back or contact our free Helpline, 1-800-GO-LIVER/1-800-465-4837.

State Liver Disease Facts

  • 508 Iowans died of liver disease in 2021 
  • 4 liver transplants were performed in 2023 with 27 people currently on the waiting list and 1 people who died waiting. 
  • 8.60% of adults in Iowa have diabetes. 
  • 71.10% of adults are overweight or obese. 
  • 21.70% of adults have no leisure-time physical activity.  
  • 1 serving of fruit is consumed daily on average by adults in Iowa. 
  • 1.5 servings of vegetables are consumed daily on average by adults in Iowa. 

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