Rensselaer City Council Meeting 7/22/24

Mayor Jeff Phillips talks about a grant for a recycling vehicle; the progression of the Brick Streets Project; the completion of the water tower at Interstate 65; and, the special Opening Ceremony for the 100th Jasper County Fair.

 

Free Bracelets For Those With Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Sharon Colee, Executive Director of Jasper County Community Services, talks about setting up appointments on July 29th at the Rensselaer Senior Center and July 31st at the Fase Center, near DeMotte, with loved ones and caregivers to discuss the bracelet and its benefits.

 

Rensselaer Central School Supt. Curt Craig

Supt. Craig talks about the most recent school board meeting and more: I-Learn scores, student transfers, free breakfast and lunch, cell phone policy, new mural at the middle school, completed concession stand, remodeling projects, approved handbooks and registration for the new school year.

 

Jasper County Fair July 20-27

We spoke with 1st Vice President of the Jasper County Fair Association, Gary Braasch and Jasper County Fair Board member and Queen Pageant Director, Ashley Hopp.  They talk about the special "100th year of the fair," 4h events, grandstand entertainment, free stage performers, the carnival and more. For more information, follow Jasper County Fair Association on Facebook or at jaspercountyfair.weebly.com

 

Remington to Add 3 More Murals

Sandy Miller, President of Remington Mainstreet, describes the new murals, and she notes where grant funding came from for the project.