DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa, the state that has the highest risk for elevated levels of radon, now recognizes January as “Radon Action Month.”
Radon is an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas that can cause lung cancer after long-term exposure, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.
In mid-January 2019, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared January as “Radon Action Month.” It’s meant as a way to remind Iowans to test their homes for the gas.