Lowell Elementary receives grant for recess equipment

WATERLOO — The American Heart Association's school-based program awarded $605 to Lowell Elementary School for recess equipment. The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge supports schools by funding resources to extend school wellness initiatives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 24% of children aged 6 to 17 get the recommended amount of physical activity each day.

The new equipment will provide opportunities for students to get active during the day. How obesity rates have been on the rise in the US for four decades Live It Up explored long-term obesity trends in American children and adults, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. © 2025 Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Waterloo, Iowa).

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