In order to spread the message about radon’s health hazards, the American Lung Association along with the Iowa Department of Public Health, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Iowa Radon Coalition host the annual statewide Iowa Radon Poster ContestThe contest officially starts on January 1st, 2024 and runs until March 15th 2024. Please see below for official rules and details.

Official Rules

Below you will find a link to the official rules for the 2024 Iowa Radon Poster Contest, along with a Sample Entry Form.

Congratulations to the 2024 Iowa Radon Poster Contest winners!

1st place – Scarlett S. – Parkview Middle School, Ankeny 1st place – Scarlett S. – Parkview Middle School, Ankeny
2nd place – Zayli B.– Parkview Middle School, Ames 2nd place – Zayli B.– Parkview Middle School, Ames
3rd place – Parker F. – Prairie Ridge Middle School, Ames, 3rd place – Parker F. – Prairie Ridge Middle School, Ames,

Past Winners

2023 Contest Winners

Radon Can Cause Lung Cancer by Parker S. (Northview Middle School) First Place: Radon Can Cause Lung Cancer by Parker S. (Northview Middle School)
Radon is Deadly by Ella G. (Ames Middle School) Second Place: Radon is Deadly by Ella G. (Ames Middle School)
What is Radon by Alice F. (Ames Middle School) Third Place: What is Radon by Alice F. (Ames Middle School)

2022 Contest Winners

Poster with house illustration that reads "radon is hazardous, don't just hope for the best, take the test." 1st Place: Hazardous Radon by Ellie D. (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)
Poster of an illustration of a grim reaper with radon sign for a face standing in front of a neighborhood. It reads "don't let a killer inside your home, test for radon now." 2nd Place: Radon Can Kill by Laura W. (Ames Middle School)
Wanted poster depicting radon with an evil face. 3rd Place: Radon Is Wanted by CJ V. (Clear Lake Middle School)
Poster with an illustration of two people sitting on a couch wearing masks. It reads "it might be there, even if you can't see it. Test your home for radon." 4th Place: It Might Be There by Ella G. (Ames Middle School)
Poster depicting a house with high and low radon levels. It reads "test your home for radon." 5th Place: High Radon VS Low Radon by Sungwoo C. (Fellows Elementary)

Contact Information

For additional information or for any other comments/concerns please feel free to reach out to:

[email protected] or call 1-(800)-383-5992 Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM CT

Page last updated: November 1, 2024

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