Daily Staff Writer

Name change

Iowa State’s Social and Behavioral Research Center for Rural Health has officially changed its name to the Institute for Social and Behavioral Research.

The name change will better portray the purpose of the center, said Rand Conger, institute director, in a press release.

“The center no longer studies only rural populations,” he said. “[It] also evaluates health issues in urban settings.”

According to Conger, the “center has also been providing research services and expertise to investigators across the university who study a variety of social and behavioral issues.”

The Social and Behavioral Research Center for Rural Health was created in 1988.

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Conservation board meeting

The Story County Conservation Board welcomes the public to attend its monthly board meeting on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park, 56461 180th St. For further details, call 232-2516.

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‘The Four Loves’ meeting

The Ames chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International will hold a Valentine’s Day meeting, titled “The Four Loves” on Feb. 14.

Preceding the meeting will be a soup, sandwich and salad buffet beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The meal costs $8.25 per person, and the meetings are open to everyone.

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Cholesterol screenings

The Ames Wal-Mart, 3015 Grand Ave., has scheduled cholesterol screenings Feb. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A nominal fee and 12-day fast are required prior to the tests.

No appointment is necessary. For questions, call 1-888-300-4672.