March 28, 2024

League of Women Voters to host Legislative Coffees

Linda Wormley

Newton

The 86th Session of the Iowa State Legislature convened on Monday. All of the elected officials representing Jasper County in the State Legislature, Rep. Greg Heartsill, Rep. Dan Kelley and new Sen. Chaz Allen plan to attend a Legislative Coffee hosted by the Jasper County League of Women Voters on Saturday, Jan. 17, in the Club Room of the Newton Hy-Vee.

The public is invited to the free event that begins at 9 a.m. The coffee will open with remarks by the Jasper County legislators addressing events and priorities in the current legislative session. Their remarks will be followed by a question and dialogue period. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate.

There are two more League of Women Voter Legislative Coffees scheduled during the current legislative session. The dates for those coffees are Saturday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, March 21.

Hy-Vee is located at 1501 First Ave. E. in Newton and the Club Room is found inside the store on the west side.