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National Walk to School Day is next Wednesday, and schools across Iowa are encouraged to participate.
Last year, 72 schools participated in Iowa. People involved in the program hope that number increases to over 100 this year.
Back in 1969, 41 percent of students walked or biked to school. In 2001, that percentage was down to 13.
This is bad news for both children’s health, and the health of our environment.
Read more from The Gazette here.
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About Michael Gallagher
I am originally from outside of Chicago, but I have spent the last five years in Iowa pursuing my education. From 2006-2010 I attended Grinnell College, where I received a B.A. in English. Currently, I am a graduate student in the University of Iowa's journalism department.
In addition to my work for CGRER, I write for the non-profit investigative reporting organization Iowa Watch. Previously, I worked as a freelance writer, primarily contributing to Hoopla (The Gazette's arts and culture publication), and I assistant coached the Grinnell College cross country and track teams for a year.
My interests include writing, running, watching the Chicago Bulls, and . . . environmental news!
