The Platteville Inclusive Playground project has received a $100,000 gift. The Ben and Elizabeth Reeves family and the Friends of Edward Jones made the donation to support the playground’s picnic area, which will be named the Gratefulness Zone. A release says that Ben Reeves grew up in Creston, Iowa, eventually graduating from Drake University, earning a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law and joining Edward Jones’ Platteville office in 1987. Elizabeth Reeves grew up in Dubuque and served as a special education and social studies teacher for 31 years. Their daughters, Alyson and Alaina, grew up in Platteville. Alaina Reeves is a full partner with Ben Reeves at Edward Jones. Work on the playground at Smith Park began in August. Once completed, the space will provide a safe, accessible play area for the Platteville community, regardless of ability level. Organizers anticipate the playground will be completed by the end of the year.
