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As falls among seniors rise, Story County Falls Prevention Coalition is a local group that is trying to reduce the risk of falls. A lecture this Thursday at Iowa State University will also inform on measures and exercises to help reduce the risk.

Community groups partner to reduce falls

by Michael Kitchell, Reporter
Published September 24, 2025

Editor's note: Michael Kitchell is one of the 22 members of the Story County Falls Prevention Coalition. A few years ago, Dr. Sherri Flugrad, an emergency room physician, asked Matt Peterson, director...