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This article originally appeared on March 20, 2023 on AP News by David Klepper and Manual Valdes. Read the full article here. Shawn Lee, a high school social studies teacher…
The vision of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is: Our vision is to understand and address compelling questions regarding media’s impact on child development through…
Show #8 Drugs and Children: Secrets for Parents on location in Conrad, Iowa to talk Media Literacy Show Show #7 Drugs, alcohol, and all forms of risky behavior are…
Channel 5 in Des Moines featured Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, in their “We are Iowa” feature last night. Watch now!
Watch Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, talk about current trends in addiction, including the effects of cell phone usage, and what we can do to help ourselves and those around us….
Watch Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, talk about how to help limit your kids screen time in a healthy way. https://youtu.be/QPQJUXH6Sec Originally published on March 5, 2020 by Mediacom Newsleaders.
Watch a video of a presentation by Peter Komendowski, Executive Director of The Partnership for A Healthy Iowa, given on February 14, 2020 Click here to watch.
Show #36 A Reality Check for the Holidays. Celebrations can cover up a lot of stressors, but after the party is over reality happens. These can be tough times…
Juul targeted kids with ads on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, lawsuit alleges
Juul, one of the country’s leading e-cigarette companies, is accused of illegally targeting young people online in advertising campaigns that featured youthful looking models holding Juul devices, the Massachusetts Attorney…
For Immediate Release Thursday, September 19, 2019 Contact: Peter Komendowski (515) 729-7334 Iowa to Host Digital Literacy & Wellness Conference Targeting Youth High-Risk Behavior Reduction DES MOINES – Peter Komendowski…
This originally appeared April 28, 2019 on kiow.com by AJ Taylor. Peter H. Komendowski, who is President of the group, which is a part of the Governor’s Office on Drug…
A Special Edition of Surviving Bad: Iowa Students Speak Out on Alcohol, Marijuana and Vaping. Filmed at MFL MarMac HS in Monona, Iowa with a live audience, students share their…
More Face To Face Time Could Lower High Risk Behavior, Healthy Iowa President Says
This article originally appeared in the Atlantic News Telegraph on May 6, 2019 by Jennifer Nichols. Our own Peter Komendowski, Executive Director of the Partnership for Healthy Iowa, spoke to…
Surviving Bad – Students and Teachers Share Views on High-Risk Activities
This weekend! Watch students and teachers from MFL MarMac HS share personal views on high-risk activities Iowa’s youth face today on #MC22’s one-hour special episode of “Surviving Bad.” Hosted by…
This originally appeared on KIOW on May 16, 2019. Peter H. Komendowski, who is President of the group, which is a part of the Governor’s Office on Drug Control Policy,…
Peter Komendowski Talks About the Role of Seniors in Influencing Children
Peter Komendowski of Partnership for a Healthy Iowa talks about a variety of topics, including the roles that seniors can play in shaping the mindsets, behaviors and lives of children.
Mediacom Newsleaders Features The Partnership for A Healthy Iowa
The Partnership for A Healthy Iowa’s Executive Director, Peter Komendowski, talks about all the things affecting kids these days and how to create positive experiences. Watch the video!
This article first appeared in the Clinton Herald on March 26, 2019. April 1: “Digital Responsibilities; What Families Need to Know.” The speaker will be Peter Komendowski, president of The…
This article was originally published by SocialMediaToday on March 21, 2019 by Andrew Hutchinson. As social networks have increasingly become vehicles for the spread of misinformation and fake news, one…
Parents seeking beneficial balance in real life and online for kids
This story was originally published Oct. 3, 2018 on ourquadcities.com. Story by Shawn Loging. Clinton, Iowa – It can be hard to keep up with the latest technology considering how…
Show #11 Therapy can be scary. When you are facing tough challenges, making bad choices, or paying the price for mistakes, you need help. Is therapy the answer? Can you…
From the Center for Media Literacy
See Len Masterman’s excellent summary of the 18 principles of media education
Iowa Digital Literacy Project – Another Interview with Peter Komendowski
Peter Komendowski with the Iowa Digital Literacy Project talks about educating your children on safe and appropriate internet use.
Iowa Digital Literacy Project – Interview with Peter Komendowski
Peter Komendowski talks about the Iowa Digital Literacy Project
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Kim Reynolds | Lt. Governor Adam Gregg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 CONTACT: Brenna Smith, (515) 281-5211 (DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds…