James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute

James Jordan remains an important and unique figure in West Des Moines and Central Iowa history. A leader in many fields as well as a staunch abolitionist and Conductor on the Underground Railroad, his life is the inspiration for the James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute. The Scholars are area high school juniors who spend 8 months meeting with community leaders in the fields that Mr. Jordan excelled, including banking, governance, philanthropy, education and agriculture.

Please choose the link to each class to see photos and information about the Scholars.

Jordan Scholars 2024/2025

Jordan Scholars 2023/2024

Jordan Scholars 2022/2023

Jordan Scholars 2021/2022

Jordan Scholars 2020/2021

Jordan Scholars 2019/2020

Jordan Scholars 2017/2018

Jordan Scholars 2016/2017

Jordan Scholars 2015/2016