by Staff Admin | May 30, 2013 | Active Living & Healthy Eating, News
On May 15th, Wellness Works hosted its annual Walk Out on Your Job event. Over 2,300 registered participants from several local businesses, including Buffalo County Community Partners, took an hour from their workday to exercise. The day started with volunteers—some...
by Staff Admin | May 1, 2013 | Active Living & Healthy Eating, News
Started in 2008, the Activate Buffalo County coalition has worked to encourage healthy eating habits and active lifestyle choices as part of the Community Partners 2020 Vision Goal. This year, they chose a new logo and upgraded their website in an effort to better...
by Staff Admin | Mar 25, 2013 | Active Living & Healthy Eating, News
An action-packed weekend filled with fun events and healthy snacks is happening all across Kearney on April 27th and 28th. Healthy Kids Weekend is a collaborative effort between Community Partners, Activate Buffalo County, Kearney Public Schools, the University of...
by Staff Admin | Mar 25, 2013 | Active Living & Healthy Eating, News
In early March, I went to the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. I attended informational workshops that were engaging. I networked with people from Nebraska and beyond. I met with Senate representatives to promote bicycling and its financial, environmental, and...
by Staff Admin | Jan 29, 2013 | Active Living & Healthy Eating, News
I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2010 with degrees in broadcasting and Spanish translation and interpretation. Since then I’ve worked as a freelance videographer and as a photographer for the Buckle. Since graduating, I’ve been looking for...
by Staff Admin | Nov 30, 2012 | Active Living & Healthy Eating, News
Beginning in January, there will be a new program open to families and individuals of all ages. This opportunity is a 12 week weight loss program designed for individuals looking to lose weight the healthy way. In weekly meetings designed for family attendance,...