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IU Kokomo Applauds December 2025 Graduates (Including Many Grant County Residents)
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo applauds December 2025 graduates KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 146 students who earned degrees in December 2025. The graduates represent 26 Indiana counties, five states, India, and Nepal. Those who earned degrees include: Alexandria Kenzie Fisher, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kelsey E. Rhoades, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Amboy Holly Lorene Hunter, Bachelor of Science
Grant County Honor Band Concert Set for 3/17
Grant County Honor Band concert set for 3/17 Next month, some of the best young musicians in the area will gather together for a special performance as the Grant County Public High School Honor Band. The public is invited to come out and enjoy this special performance, set for Tuesday, March 17, at the Chapel Auditorium at Indiana Wesleyan University. Admission is free! The Grant County Honor Band will feature 79 of the area’s top music students, selected from each of Grant
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Free Children's Dental Exams at Meridian Dental Feb. 16
CSA Civic Theatre Announces Auditions for Neil Simon’s Rumors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CSA Civic Theatre Announces Auditions for Neil Simon’s Rumors Marion, Indiana — CSA Civic Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy filled with sharp dialogue, physical humor, and nonstop chaos. Auditions will be held on February 16 and 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the CSA Main Building, located at 305 S. Adams Street in Marion. No appointments are necessary. Rumors is a classic farce that
CSA Civic Theatre Announces First-Ever Interactive Valentine’s Season Reveal Fundraiser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CSA Civic Theatre Announces First-Ever Interactive Valentine’s Season Reveal Fundraiser Marion Community School of the Arts Brianna Coffing <bcoffing@chronicle-tribune.com>;Haley Anderson <haley@showmegrantcounty.com>;+17 others FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CSA Civic Theatre Announces “Love at First Act,” It's First-Ever Interactive Valentine’s Season Reveal Fundraiser Marion, Indiana — CSA Civic Theatre invites the community to fall in love with theatre
State Jobless, Labor Force Rates Better Than National Numbers
State Jobless, Labor Force Rates Better Than National Numbers The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Indiana in December 2025 was 3.5%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December was 4.4%. Indiana’s labor force participation rate was 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 62.4%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force
City of Marion 2026 Clean Up Dates
IUK Nurse Practitioner Students Begin Clinicals with White Coat Ceremony
PRESS RELEASE Nurse practitioner students begin clinicals with white coat ceremony KOKOMO, Ind. — As a symbol of commitment to compassionate, patient-centered health care, 13 Indiana University Kokomo family nurse practitioner (FNP) students donned their white coats for the first time in a ceremony in Kresge Auditorium. Dean Angela Opsahl welcomed the students, their families, and friends, to the ceremony that marks the clinical portion of graduate education. “These individuals are already
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Students From Around Region Offer Special Concert in Marion on Feb. 14
Students from around region offer special concert in Marion on Feb. 14More than 80 Marion students will participate in Circle the State With Song at the Walton Performing Arts Center, along with hundreds of other young singers. On Feb. 14, hundreds of students from our region will gather here in Marion as part of the Indiana Music Education Association’s 37th annual Circle the State with Song festival. More than 300 talented young singers from elementaries, middle schools, and junior high schools in
Brunch & Learn Senior Expo at Cedar Creek March 7
Early Childhood Coalition Conference Feb. 21
Marion Fire Dept Calendars Available
City of Marion Home Repair Assistance Program Open through 3/1/26
Home Repair Assistance Program Open through 3/1/26Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Jan 28, 2026 | Web AdministratorHome Repair Assistance Program
You're Invited! Red Carpet Premiere of PBS's ''Now Entering Marion''
You're Invited! Red Carpet Premiere of PBS's "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Feb 2, 2026 | Web Administrator YOU’RE INVITED, MARION! Reserve your free spot to view the première of “Now Entering Marion,” produced by Ball State University, at the Red Carpet event at Marion Public Library!! The event is in the evening of February 26th, 2026. RSVP through EVENTBRITE.
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Fairmount Offers Hometown Hero Banners, Order Through March 31
A meaningful way to honor a hometown heroMain Street Fairmount is proud to renew our Hometown Heroes Banner Program, recognizing current and former Fairmount residents who have served or are currently serving in the United States military.Each banner:• Measures 3 ft x 5 ft• Printed in full color on durable 18oz vinyl• Displayed on Main & Washington Street for TWO years (Memorial Day–Veterans Day each year)Cost: $200 per banner sideNew this year: Every sponsor receives a FREE 9”x12” foam board print of their
IHC Marion Pharmacy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, Feb. 19
Hoosiers By the Lumbers Labor Market Review
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 November 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
Fire Dept. Taking Bids for New Pumper Truck
Fire Dept. Taking Bids for New Pumper TruckShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jan 22, 2026 | Web Administrator Attached is an Invitation for Bids for a new pumper truck for the Marion Fire Department. Bids will be accepted between now and Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 3pm. Please view the document for more information.Files Attached: MFD Truck Invitation for Bids Jan 2026 MFD-Truck-Invitation-for-Bids-Jan-2026.f1769114032.pdf (146.77 KB)
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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
Indiana Wesleyan University to Open New Marion Welcome Center Feb. 19
Indiana Wesleyan University to Open New Marion Welcome Center Feb. 19 MARION, Ind. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) will officially open its new campus Welcome Center on February 19, offering prospective students, families, and guests a dedicated place to learn what it is like to be an IWU student and to experience the university before enrolling. The Welcome Center will serve as the primary starting point for Marion campus visits, providing an introduction to programs, the
4 MJH Students Earn Top Awards at Regional Art Competition;
4 MJH students earn top awards at regional art competition; 10 other MCS students also honoredGold Key winner will continue on to national Scholastic Art Awards competition. Four McCulloch Junior High School students earned the highest regional honor for their artwork submitted to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and will continue on to national-level competition. Three other McCulloch students and seven Marion High School students were also recognized for their outstanding work.Tallulah Gibson, MJH
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Indiana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Indiana who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Sept. 30, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Adams, Allen, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Dekalb, Delaware, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, Randolph,
Marion Kindergarten Round Up Set for April 9
Marion Kindergarten Roundup set for April 9Mark your calendars! Marion Community Schools invites families of children who will be starting kindergarten next school year to attend our Kindergarten Roundup, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Bill Green Arena at Marion High School. Please bring your kindergartner-to-be with you! Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2026, can attend kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year. (If you'd like to request early entry, we will have information
Minnetrista Announces Transition to Dual Leadership Model
Minnetrista Announces Transition to Dual Leadership Model Written By Brea Cunningham January 28, 2026 Media Contact: Brea Cunningham, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsE-mail: bcunningham@minnetrista.netTel: 765.287.3525 Muncie, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, has announced the adoption of a dual leadership model, effective January 2026, designed to enhance strategic capacity and support the organization’s continued growth and community impact. Under this structure, Brian Statz will continue serving
Radiant Health Announces Leadership Transition
Minnetrista Announces ''Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See'' January 24 through April 12, 2026
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is honored to announce the opening of Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, on view January 24 through April 12, 2026, in the Center Building, Gallery 3.This powerful exhibition examines the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, whose courage helped galvanize the modern civil rights movement. Through compelling images and firsthand narratives, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the past, confront difficult truths, and consider
Criminal Justice Students’ Campus Experience Leads to Law Enforcement Careers
PRESS RELEASE Criminal justice students’ campus experience leads to law enforcement careers KOKOMO, Ind. — Hands-on experience as Indiana University Kokomo campus police cadets led Lainey Armes and Trenton Rawls to employment at the Kokomo Police Department before they graduated. Armes, from Tipton, and Rawls, from Kokomo, completed criminal justice degrees in December, but were sworn in as KPD officers in September. “It’s the best job in the world,” Rawls said. “I truly believe the department we
Sweet Tasting February 11th at Senior Center
SWEET TASTING DESSERTS & CANDY FEBRUARY 11, 2026 1-3 PM $5 @ THE SENIOR CENTER
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CSA Civic Theatre Announces “Love at First Act,”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CSA Civic Theatre Announces “Love at First Act,” It's First-Ever Interactive Season Reveal Fundraiser Marion, Indiana — CSA Civic Theatre invites the community to fall in love with theatre at Love at First Act, a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s event that combines matchmaking fun with the exciting reveal of the upcoming CSA Civic Theatre season. This marks the first event of its kind at CSA Civic Theatre and serves as a special fundraising event supporting future productions and
Part-time Students Honored for Academic Success (Grant County Students Listed)
Part-time students honored for academic success KOKOMO, Ind. — This week, Indiana University Kokomo recognized part-time students who earned a place on the dean’s list for 2025. To qualify for the dean’s list, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Those honored, listed by hometown, are: Alexandria Clarissa Anne Kepner Avilla Jacob Skinner Bloomington Lazar Jankovic Vukasin Jankovic Tasnia Mahbub Brookston Olivia Newcom Bunker
Thriving Through the Surge: Smart Ways to Handle Sudden Business Growth
When a small business experiences a sudden surge in demand, the initial excitement can quickly be tempered by the reality of stretched systems, overwhelmed staff, and precarious finances. Managing rapid growth isn’t just about keeping up — it’s about making intentional choices that preserve quality, protect cash flow, and prepare the company for sustainable scaling. Unplanned expansion can strain operations, hurt customer satisfaction, and create lasting financial instability if not managed carefully.
Celtic Magic St. Patrick's Day, March 17th at The GCPAC
Prepare for the best St. Patrick's Day Party EVER! The Magic of Daniel Greenwolf is a show that takes Highly Visual Magic, Theatrical Storytelling, Exhilarating Irish Music, Interactive Comedy, & Thrilling Danger and wraps it in a Celtic Theme that has been described as “A Witty, Modern-Day Celtic Viking. Like James Joyce with a Broad Sword.” Tuesday, March 17, 2026 TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025! This ALL-AGES show will start at 6:00PM with all the glory of St. Patrick's Day
How Smart Accounting Keeps Small Businesses Confident and Compliant
When you’re running a small business, financial health is just as critical as customer growth. Owners often think of accounting only in terms of compliance — filing taxes or meeting state requirements — but in reality, disciplined accounting practices provide the visibility you need to make confident growth decisions. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, taking out a line of credit, or preparing for expansion, clarity in your books removes the guesswork. Track Cash Flow Like a Daily Pulse Cash
How Smart Companies Build Bridges Across Departments
The challenge isn’t that departments don’t want to collaborate. It’s that they often don’t know how to do it meaningfully. Despite the best intentions, silos form easily and solidify over time, leaving once-fluid organizations rigid and reactive. The businesses that figure out how to breach those invisible walls—those are the ones that grow faster, solve problems quicker, and weather disruption with less drama. Interdepartmental communication isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the backbone of companies
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can
