About JEL

Working away...JEL (or Just Eliminate Lies) is a statewide program dedicated to fighting big tobacco across Iowa.  Started in 2000, they have had many successes, including a dollar cigarette tax, and most recently the statewide smoking ban.  They hold many street marketing events in Des Moines and are actively involved with PSA's and preventing teen tobacco use.

Locally, in Van Buren county, JEL is the JR High sector committed to preventing alcohol, drug, and tobacco use at both of our county schools.