City Manager's Office
Iowa City was named a certified Blue Zones Community this week, a credit to the local businesses, organizations, schools, community leaders, volunteers and City residents who have worked since 2012 to build a healthier community by incorporating the principles of the Blue Zones movement.
Based on the 2008 best-selling book by Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, the Blue Zones health initiative encourages individuals and communities to adopt wellness practices ranging from healthier foods and exercise to...