Connie Jensen announced as URA’s Volunteer of the Month

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Connie Jensen. Photo: Rock Springs URA

Rock Springs, Wyoming (March 4, 2020) – The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency is pleased to announce Connie Jensen as the Volunteer of the Month for February.

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Connie was a member of the Organizational Committee of the Urban Renewal Agency. She has been involved in many events including the Rods and Rails Car Show, Blues and Brews, Main Street Murder Mystery theater, Halloween Stroll and helped build parade floats.

Locals will recognize Connie from volunteering at other places in Downtown such as Broadway Bargains second-hand store and The Broadway Theater.

Soon, she’ll be volunteering for the Children’s Discovery Center at Rock Springs Library.

Connie was born in Rock Springs, but she grew up in Superior. After she graduated from Superior High School, she attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City.

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She worked for Sweetwater County School District #1 for 25 years. She is married to Rennard and they have two children, Julie and her husband, Dave Wilson, and Jack and his wife, Suzanne Jensen. They are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren; Brynn Wilson, Amber Wilson, Ashley Jensen, and John Jensen.

According to Connie, “It feels good volunteering. You not only help yourself feel good, but you also will be doing well by helping others.”

She added, “It’s a very good way to meet other volunteers and community members.”

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The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency is charged with the redevelopment of Downtown Rock Springs.  As part of their mission, there are three standing committees –Promotions, Business Development, and Arts & Culture.  For more information on the program, contact the Rock Springs Main Street/URA at 307-352-1434 or visit their website at DowntownRS.com.

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