It was a full house as about 40 people attended a Java and Juice event in Jefferson that showcased lots of positive announcements.

Maddie Van Pelt is the owner of Root of Beauty Skin Company and she hosted Java and Juice where she spoke about the types of services that she provides, along with customizing skin products for clients. Van Pelt is a licensed esthetician and permanent makeup artist and she talked about why she wanted to bring these services to Jefferson.

“I love making everyone feel comfortable and beautiful inside and out, along with educating them about their own skin. You only get one opportunity to take care of your skin, so making sure everyone is educated to their best knowledge about their own skin and what can help them, and what’s suitable for them. That is my goal is to make them feel comfortable and beautiful every time they leave my space.” 

The Greene County High School 2022 graduate and graduate of the Iowa School of Beauty in Urbandale also received a presentation check for $5,000 from the Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund, to help offset some of the expenses of starting a new business in Jefferson. She explained that the clients she has had have been wonderful and she pointed out the personal touch she brings is that she is the only one that will stay with every client and not hand them off to others for services.

Additionally, it was announced that retired school teacher and coach, Kevin Paulsen is the new Officer Coordinator for Jefferson Matters.