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Freedom 250 Mobile Museum at Indiana Wesleyan University March 19-21
Indiana Wesleyan University is honored to invite you to experience the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum as our nation kicks off its celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250 is a White House initiative launched to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Freedom 250 Truck Mobile Museums are an outreach effort from this initiative, operated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), to bring the story of America’s founding directly to communities across the
IU Kokomo Art Gallery Features High School Exhibition Including Grant County Students
PRESS RELEASE More photos here. IU Kokomo Art Gallery features high school exhibition The exhibition includes work by students from Guerin Catholic, Lafayette Jefferson, Mississinewa, Northfield, Peru, Taylor, Tipton, and Western high schools. KOKOMO, Ind. — Creative work by 65 area high school juniors and seniors is showcased in the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery’s newest exhibition. The 28th Annual High School Art Exhibition continues through Wednesday, April 1, and includes artwork in a
IWU Receives Gift of The Center for Sports and Physical Therapy and The Wellness Center from Alumni
Contacts: Pam Downing, Director of Communications pam.downing@indwes.edu Indiana Wesleyan University Receives Gift of The Center for Sports and Physical Therapy and The Wellness Center from Alumni Lee and Lori Smith MARION, Ind. (March 17, 2026) — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) announced today a generous gift from alumni Lee and Lori Smith. The gift includes ownership of The Center for Sports and Physical Therapy, with locations in Wabash and Marion, as well as The Wellness Center in Marion. “We
Marion Robotics Squad Headed to State Finals
Marion robotics squad headed to state finalsMcCulloch Tech Giants will compete on March 14 in Indianapolis McCulloch Junior High’s Tech Giants are headed to state finals! Earlier this year, the Tech Giants Team B earned their state finals berth by claiming the Robot Skills Champion Award during the invitational held at Justice Intermediate School on Feb. for the Frances Slocum Elementary League on Feb. 29. Congratulations to these skilled and dedicated students on this achievement! The VEX IQ State
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I&M Offers Free Online Sessions to Help Customers Understand Their Bills
I&M Offers Free Online Sessions to Help Customers Understand Their Bills FORT WAYNE, IN, March 04, 2026 – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is hosting four “Understanding Your Bill” virtual learning sessions. The events, which will be held for I&M residential customers in both states, are designed to help customers gain a clearer understanding of how their monthly bill is calculated. I&M leadership and members of the customer service and regulatory teams will lead online sessions to walk customers through
New Coaches, New Energy for MHS Soccer Teams
New coaches, new energy for MHS soccer teamsWelcome, Coach Hancock and Coach Allison! Both the boys and girls soccer teams at Marion High School will have new head coaches at the helm heading into the 2026 season. Both coaches are on the job and planning for the coming season. MHS and MCS are excited to see the next chapter of Giants soccer begin. Hancock to head up girls soccer Blake Hancock has been selected as the next head coach for the MHS girls soccer team, bringing with him more than a decade of
Twin Sisters Pioneer Honors Program for Online RN to BSN Students
PRESS RELEASE Twin sisters pioneer honors program for online RN to BSN students KOKOMO, Ind. — Twin sisters Ashley Derf and Heather Grandstaff love a challenge. So, when they were invited to join Indiana University Kokomo’s honors program as students in the online RN to BSN program, the siblings were determined to take the opportunity. Grandstaff, from Walton, reached out to honors program director Nick Baxter, assistant professor of sociology, who told her no student in her program had ever
Ball State PBS Documentary: ''Now Entering Marion''
AnnouncementBall State PBS Documentary: "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Mar 9, 2026 | Web Administrator Ball State PBS’s most recent documentary under their “Now Entering…” series is all about Marion, Indiana — honing in on our rich history, the arts, basketball. It is viewable on YouTube at: Related Posts
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Health Professions Exploration Camp Offers Hands-on Experience for Middle Schoolers: Enrolling Now
PRESS RELEASE Health Professions Exploration camp offers hands-on experience for middle schoolers KOKOMO, Ind. — Do you know a middle school student interested in health care? Register them for an inside look at careers in nursing and beyond at the Indiana University Kokomo Health Professions Exploration camp, planned for June 22-26 on campus. Leigh Swartzendruber, director of the RN to BSN track and clinical assistant professor of nursing, and Christy Douglas, director of the occupational therapy
Marion Community School of the Arts Now Accepting Applications for 2026–2027 Board of Directors
Brianna Coffing <bcoffing@chronicle-tribune.com>;Haley Anderson <haley@showmegrantcounty.com>;+17 others FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marion Community School of the Arts Now Accepting Applications for 2026–2027 Board of Directors Marion, IN — The Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term. CSA invites community members who are passionate about
Dozens of Marion Musicians Earn ISSMA’s Top Award at State Solo & Ensemble
Dozens of Marion musicians earn ISSMA’s top award at State Solo & Ensemble Marion Community Schools congratulates more than four dozen outstanding young musicians from Marion High School and McCulloch Junior High who competed recently at ISSMA’s annual State Solo & Ensemble competition! We are proud of these artists, who all took on a high degree of difficulty to reach the state level. Impressively: 16 of them earned the top adjudication award, Gold with Distinction, which recognizes a high degree of
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Marion Community School of the Arts Awarded IYI Well-Being Project Grant to Strengthen Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarion Community School of the Arts Awarded IYI Well-Being Project Grant to Strengthen Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Efforts Marion, Indiana — Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the IYI Well-Being Project Grant to support a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiative across the organization. This grant will allow CSA to take intentional steps toward strengthening equitable access,
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Dozens of Marion Musicians Advance to ISSMA’s Solo & Ensemble State Competition
Dozens of Marion musicians advance to ISSMA’s Solo & Ensemble state competition Dozens of Marion Community Schools students competed in the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble competitions in the past month, and many brought home top ratings for their performances. More than 50 Marion Community Schools students have advanced to the state level competition! State qualifiers: Audrey Alsup (10th) Nolan Berryhill (11th) Madelynn Boogar* (11th) Skylar Boogar (10th) Cassandra Bucher (12th) Mariana Castro
Huhtamaki Foundation Boosts GRCC Advanced Manufacturing Program
Huhtamaki Foundation boosts GRCC advanced manufacturing programGrant will support expansion of opportunities for area students Grant Regional Career Center is excited to be a recipient of a Huhtamaki Foundation grant of $20,000 to support their advanced manufacturing program. Huhtamaki, which operates a manufacturing facility in Marion that produces paper goods, supports community initiatives and organizations through their foundation. “Huhtamaki supports community initiatives and organizations to
Radiant Health Announces 22nd Annual Circle of Friends Fundraiser
Radiant Health Announces 22nd Annual Circle of Friends Fundraiser [Marion, IN – 2/19/26] Radiant Health will host its 22nd Annual Circle of Friends Fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ivy Tech Community College – Conference Center, 261 S. Commerce Dr., Marion, IN 46953. Presented by Charlie & Bernie Wallace, this year’s event will center on the theme “Find Your Way Forward,” emphasizing not only the power of community support, but also the
IU Kokomo Offers Free Financial Aid Help at College Goal Sunday, Feb. 22
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo offers free financial aid help at College Goal Sunday KOKOMO, Ind. — Students and families can access scholarships and financial aid to make college affordable, with free assistance available at College Goal Sunday February 22. Financial aid experts will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. in the IU Kokomo Library, 2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for students to be considered for
Walk of Hope, May 1, 2026: Registration Open
Labor Market Review: Region 3 December 2025
Your Monthly Snapshot of the Region Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for December 2025. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryView The ReportContact
Quarterly Reports from the IN Dept of Workforce Development
Quarterly Reports are Available Three different quarterly reports includes information on online job ads, industry sector employment and wages, and UI claimants in Economic Growth Region 6. Real-Time Job Demand Online job postings summary of real-time data including skills, certifications, and education/experience from many different online job boards.View the Report Industry Sector Snapshot A quarterly count of employment and wages by industry from the Indiana Department of
Purdue To Host Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026
Purdue is hosting the Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026! This is Purdue’s only career fair that welcomes all employers from all industries and provides a unique opportunity to connect with Boilermaker Talent across all majors.This is your chance to recruit and engage with top-notch Purdue Talent in hopes to fill those 'just in time' summer internships and full-time opportunities. Space is limited, so register today! For more details and information, use the registration link