- Annie Honkamp: Dowling
- Arib Mahmud: Valley
- Ashely Stevens: Hoover
- Asialin Powell: Roosevelt
- Chris Belz: Dowling
- Jack Seda: Dowling
- Jaden Ladd: Valley
- Jenny Sinanovic: Northwest
- Lily Badeaux: Northwest
- Linda Van Sui Dim: Hoover
- Madi Vrieze: Valley
- Rosie Penar: Valley
- Trey Jackson: Roosevelt
August 24, 2022: Kickoff at West Des Moines City Hall
- Scholars participated in several ice breakers
September 14, 2022: Jordan House Museum
Scholars had a tour of the museum and learned about the life of James Jordan, the inspiration behind the Scholars.
October 5, 2022: Valley Junction
Scholars visited the offices of Historic Valley Junction Foundation & Bozz Prints and learned about entrepreneurship and owning a small business.
- Scholars at Bozz Prints
- HVJF offices
- Walking tour
- Scholars took a walking tour of historic Valley Junction, lead by HVJF Executive Director Steve Frevert.
October 26. 2022: State Historical Building
November 30: World Food Prize
Scholars had an amazing tour of the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, lead by Kate Levasseur, Program Manager for the Archives. Ms. Levasseur tied in the history of farming and food security with Mr. Jordan’s story as a leader in agriculture.
- Scholars at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
December 7, 2022: Polk County Supervisors
James Jordan served two terms as a Polk County Supervisor, and during his time created what eventually was known as the County Poor Farm. “Poor Farms” were county or town-run residences where paupers (mainly elderly and disabled people) were supported at public expense. They were common in the United States beginning in the middle of the 1800s, and declined in use after the Social Security Act took effect in 1935. The Scholars learned about this history of public service from the Polk County Supervisors as well as what are the challenges facing residents today.
January 25, 2023: Iowa Legislature
James Jordan served in the Iowa Legislature during some of the most impactful times in early statehood. Once again Representative Ruth Ann Gaines arranged a session along with other legislators so the Scholars could speak about the reality of governance in today’s atmosphere.
- House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst met with the Scholars.
- The meeting at the Statehouse included a private tour of this amazing landmark