E-Mail: jordan.lanham@patch.com
Phone: 314-210-4987
Hometown: Bridgeton, Mo.
Birthday: Sept. 19
Jordan first realized her interest in journalism in second grade when she began writing stories, stapling together books and writing pretend newsletters for her family members. At the age of seven when she announced she wanted to be a writer when she grew up, her mother told her she should pursue a career in journalism--so she did.
While attending Pattonville High School, Jordan worked for the student paper and yearbook. After graduating with a degree Journalism from Lindenwood University, where she was the managing editor of the student paper her senior year, Jordan worked as a reporter for the St. Louis Globe Democrat online and weekly papers in Lincoln County.
When Jordan is not running around O'Fallon or writing stories for Patch, she enjoys hanging out with her family, taking her little sister to movies, reading the latest vampire novels or torturing her friends with her sad attempts at karaoke.
Your Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics: How would you describe your political beliefs? Moderate. Are you registered with a certain party? I'm an independent voter who likes to take all sides of an issue into account before making a decision.
Religion: How religious would you consider yourself? I was not raised going to a church on a regular basis, but as an adult I have tried out several different denominations with friends, as part of my research to find the the church that is right fit for me. It is one of my personal goals this year to find a church in the O'Fallon area that I would like to belong to. I will keep you posted!
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? I think it's important to O'Fallon residents and leaders that the city maintain its status as one of the safest, most family friendly places to live in America, while also continuing to grow in business and maintain one of the largest school districts in the state during tough economic times. I'm still fairly new to the area and I'm sure there are more issues that I will discover as I continue to meet people and cover stories in O'Fallon.
The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued second degree assault charges on James Gasperoni, 21, O’Fallon.
The commission will identify historic properties in the community, seek grants and advise the city council on historic preservation efforts and seek grants.
Check out the scores from inspections completed between July 1-Aug. 31, 2012.
Check out recent police activity in O'Fallon.
Kids are welcome to come out in costume, paint pumpkins and try free snacks from 5-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred near Highway 40.
Check out what's going on in St. Peters and nearby to celebrate Halloween the week of Oct. 22-31.
Check out recent police activity in O'Fallon.
Check out what's going on in Wentzville and nearby to celebrate Halloween the week of Oct. 22-31.
Customers can still order at the drive-thru at 2212 Highway K.
MoDOT will close two right lanes westbound I-70 from Route 79 to Route K from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday.
Check out what's going on in St. Charles and nearby to celebrate Halloween the week of Oct. 22-31.
Check out recent police activity in O'Fallon.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is encouraging drivers to find alternate routes to avoid traffic delays during the 12-month construction of the Blanchette Bridge.
Check out what's going on in O'Fallon and nearby to celebrate Halloween the week of Oct. 22-31.
Patch is looking for experts who can share their advice to help high school students and parents prepare for college.
Check out recent police activity in O'Fallon.
Check out recent police activity in O'Fallon.
All Paws Rescue volunteers need help finding dogs and cats permanent homes.
Businesses in O'Fallon's Pheasant Point Plaza come together on Sunday to raise money to support local women fighting against breast cancer.
