The City of Dallas Center was recently recognized with an award for their work in health improvement.

Dallas Center received the 2022 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award at the Healthiest State Initiative Annual Awards virtual ceremony on February 17th. The award recognizes accomplishments in health improvement initiatives within the community. 

In addition to receiving the award Dallas Center received $5,000 to continue to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of the community. Some of the improvements include the creation of six local garden beds where local third-grade students planted and harvested produce among other things. 

To learn more about the Healthiest State Initiative you can go here.