tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/todayToday | West Jordan Journal Educating | Entertaining | Informing2024-03-04T12:47:18-07:00urn:uuid:e4a4fdb2-45d8-4963-b83e-df11296f4a352024-03-04T12:45:26-07:002024-03-04T12:47:18-07:00Excellence in the Community concert series aims to showcase Utah talent2024-03-04 12:45:25 -0700Linda SteeleSince 2005 Excellence in the Community has produced over 1,200 concerts at 36 venue locations throughout Utah.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:4c875a93-e86a-4fea-9ec7-796248029a402024-03-04T12:43:27-07:002024-03-04T12:43:31-07:00Educators try something new for Health and Wellness Day2024-03-04 12:43:26 -0700Jet Burnham The focus of this year’s Health and Wellness Day was on developing hobbies that promote wellness year-round.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:6a887f1b-5c88-4f51-aec7-948af332ed6f2024-03-04T12:40:46-07:002024-03-04T12:47:13-07:00How the pandemic changed education2024-03-04 12:40:46 -0700Jet BurnhamCOVID-19 closed schools four years ago this month-- what are the long-term effects?
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:2c58aab2-040c-435f-a26b-a081972332ce2024-03-04T12:38:33-07:002024-03-04T12:38:38-07:00Local author writes book about female pioneer entrepreneur2024-03-04 12:38:33 -0700Linda Steele Melissa Tyler, a local West Jordan author wrote a book about Patty Bartlett Sessions, midwife pioneer born 220 years ago.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:2603bd82-8c95-4285-9fba-edaa7557912d2024-03-04T12:32:32-07:002024-03-04T12:35:51-07:00Mardi Gras Gala returned to connect community2024-03-04 12:32:32 -0700Linda SteeleThe County Library had a Mardi Gras party in 2020 just before everything shut down, and it was a big hit. The library decided to bring it back this year, and it was a sold out success. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:d0a11526-a4e9-4c78-b75c-f5344b582d1a2024-03-04T12:28:16-07:002024-03-04T12:47:10-07:00West Jordan woman’s book tackles the challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome 2024-03-04 12:28:15 -0700Peri KinderWendy Hooton wants her book to help families who are raising children with Down syndrome.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:0d0a40cd-ff31-4ac6-a711-cde03ce72d662024-02-29T12:25:02-07:002024-03-04T11:51:02-07:00Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin leaves behind a legacy of student-centered leadership2024-02-29 12:25:01 -0700Rachel Aubrey Current SLCC president shares her professional experience after being with the college since 1992.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5c85ea09-89d1-466c-8fcc-3345528dc9442024-02-29T12:23:09-07:002024-03-04T11:51:09-07:00‘Look Good, Feel Good’ conference focuses on inclusion for Pacific Islander women2024-02-29 12:23:08 -0700Peri KinderMore than 70 women attended the first “Look Good, Feel Good” conference for Pacific Islander women. The event celebrated women of the PI community.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:41cce987-d3d9-4158-abbe-50b76ef629f22024-02-29T12:14:13-07:002024-02-29T12:31:14-07:00Get to know County Councilmember Laurie Stringham, an eclectic mix of skills, hobbies and experience2024-02-29 12:14:12 -0700Ella Joy Olsen County Council Chair Laurie Stringham says, “I want to fix problems…not people.”
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:85d64f85-b064-417d-96e4-b10b0d06b3c62024-02-29T11:30:57-07:002024-02-29T12:31:16-07:00Trails, parks expansions highlighted in County Mayor Wilson's address2024-02-29 11:30:57 -0700Shaun DelliskaveEconomic rebound and quality of life top Mayor's 2024 County Agenda.
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