Cedar County Volunteer Center

02/18/2025

Grant Funding Available!
ECIA's Home Repair Programs have 3 core programs offered throughout 7 counties: Lead Paint & Healthy Homes, Older Adult Home Modification, and Healthy Homes.
Check out our website for more info at www.eciahomerepair.org or scan the QR Code below.

02/01/2025

Print out your family emergency plan to fill out here:
https://ema.cedar-county.org/weather-radio-project
or get a plan to fill out a plan in person at the Cedar County Emergency Management Office.

01/21/2025

Did you know that ECIA has a Home Repair program offered in 7 counties? Check out our website for more info www.eciahomerepair.org or scan the QR Code below. We'd love to hear from you!

01/16/2025

January is National Radon Action Month – a reminder to protect your home and health from radon exposure! Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes through cracks in the foundation and poses serious health risks, including lung cancer.
Iowa HHS estimates that 5 in 7 homes across Iowa have elevated radon levels, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified all counties in Iowa as Zone 1. Zone 1 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level of more than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) - the total average indoor radon level in Iowa is 8.5 picocuries per liter (pCi/L).
Take Action!
🧪Test your home: Radon test kits are available at local hardware stores and online. Look for kits that meet EPA standards for reliability and accuracy.
📞Mitigate if necessary: If your home’s radon level exceeds the EPA’s recommended level of 4.0 pCi/L, consider contacting a radon mitigation professional to reduce the risk.
Resources ⬇️
Iowa HHS Radon Resources: https://hhs.iowa.gov/radiological.../radon/radon-resources
EPA Radon Information: https://www.epa.gov/radon
Testing your home for radon is a simple yet essential step toward ensuring the health and safety of your loved ones. Don't wait – take action today!

01/16/2025

A new year is a great opportunity for smokefree beginnings.

01/16/2025

Free Youth Mental Health training opportunity:

01/16/2025

Free Mental Health First Aid training coming up in Iowa City:

01/07/2025

Free online programs for caregivers of older adults. Classes held on Zoom from noon - 1:00. Additional information included in class descriptions.

12/30/2024

Free virtual classes for healthy pregnancy and childbirth!

12/19/2024

Payment Options for Individuals Who Owe Past-Due Medicare Premiums

From the National Center on Elder Rights:
There are a number of circumstances where a Medicare enrollee may owe back Medicare premiums. A very common example of when an enrollee may face past-due Medicare premiums is when they lose Medicaid coverage that helps pay for Medicare premiums. There are options available to enrollees who owe back Medicare premiums that can help reduce or even eliminate the amount that needs to be paid back. An individual can pursue multiple options at the same time. Read our Practice Tip for more information:;

11/12/2024