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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

Senior Center Ice Cream Social August 13th

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Matter Park Friendship Corner to Close for Resurfacing 7/14-7/25

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July 3rd Independence Day Events Presented by Marion Parks & Rec

Gas City Lions Club 4th of July Parade, July 4, 1pm

PSA: GAS CITY FOURTH OF JULY PARADE IS FRIDAY JULY 4TH AT 1PMREGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT GAS CITY CITY HALL. GET THEM BY MONDAY JUNE 30THTHE MAYORS FAVORITE;ONE FLOAT/PARTICIPANTS WILL BE AWARDED THIS YEAR.STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES.View more at (8) Facebook

Student-led FIT Camp Fights Childhood Obesity with Wellness Education

PRESS RELEASE More pictures here.  Student-led FIT camp fights childhood obesity with wellness education KOKOMO, Ind. — Erika Johnson hopes to be a pediatric nurse someday. This week, she’s gained valuable experience working with children at Indiana University Kokomo’s annual FIT camp. “This is going to make me a better nurse by teaching me to deal with situations that might make me uncomfortable,” said Johnson, a junior nursing major. “I don’t have a lot of experience with kids. This is making me

Marion Community Schools Announces Outstanding Alumni Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2025 outstanding alumni award winners! | Marion Community Schools   Marion Community Schools announces outstanding alumni award winners   Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce the 2025 inductees for the Marion High School Hall of Distinction, along with the MHS Athletics Hall of Fame and the MHS Arts Hall of Fame. All of these inductees will be honored during Homecoming Weekend, on Oct. 3. More details will be provided about our Night of Giants Alumni Awards ceremony

First Farmers Bank & Trust Promotes Sandy Beouy to North Regional Branch Manager

  CONTACTSam WatermeierColes Marketing317-601-2931swatermeier@colesmarketing.com  First Farmers Bank & Trust Promotes Sandy Beouy to North Regional Branch Manager  CONVERSE, Ind. — First Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to announce Assistant Vice President Sandy Beouy as its new North Regional Branch Manager. In this position, she will build staff and client relationships and promote the company across its branches and communities in Grant, Huntington, Marion, Marshall, Miami, Starke and Wabash counties in

First Farmers Bank & Trust Promotes Beth Leckron to Branch Manager

 MEDIA CONTACTCody MattoxPublic Relations Specialist, Coles Marketing812-870-1866cmattox@colesmarketing.com  First Farmers Bank & Trust Promotes Beth Leckron to Branch Manager  CONVERSE, Ind. — First Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to announce the promotion of Beth Leckron to Branch Manager II, overseeing both the Converse and Marion branch locations. In this role, Leckron will lead teams focused on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining operational excellence. Leckron brings more than

Kids College Expands World for Marion Middle Schoolers

PRESS RELEASE More camp photos here. Kids College expands world for Marion middle schoolers KOKOMO, Ind. — When Skyla Diskey grows up, she wants to be “some kind of doctor.” As an incoming seventh grader at McCulloch Junior High, she took initial steps toward her career goal by attending Indiana University Kokomo’s Ignite Your Future Kids College. “You can make new friends and learn about what you want to do when you get older,” Diskey said of the experience. She was among nearly 50 rising sixth and

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: LLOYD NICKS

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: LLOYD NICKSShareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit ARTIST ANNOUNCE­MENT! LLOYD NICKS2025 Gram­my Award Win­ner Lloyd Nicks is a ris­ing force in con­tem­po­rary gospel and R&B, known for his soul­ful voice and pro­lif­ic song­writ­ing root­ed in his church upbring­ing. With chart-top­ping sin­gles and crit­i­cal acclaim across major plat­forms, Nicks is cap­tur­ing hearts and redefin­ing mod­ern inspi­ra­tional music. Stay tuned for more updates — FIRST on

Gas City Concerts at the Park 2025 Line Up

IU Kokomo Congratulates May 2025 Graduates

PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo congratulates May 2025 graduates KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 275 students who earned degrees in May 2025. The graduates represent 36 Indiana counties, five states, and three countries. Those who earned degrees include:    Akron Nicole M. Ziemek, Bachelor of Science in Business   Alexandria Jenna Sherrae Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing   Amboy Hayden Paul Lake-Hayes, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry     Lilly L. Maple, Bachelor of

Lee Greenwood 40th Anniversary Tour Friday, November 14, 2025

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Lauren Alaina at The GCPAC Sept 25

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Aguilar named K-8 Curriculum Director for Marion Community Schools

Aguilar named K-8 Curriculum Director for Marion Community Schools   Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce its new Curriculum Director for grades kindergarten through eight: Rianne Aguilar.   Aguilar has been Principal of Frances Slocum Elementary School since 2020. During her years there, she has led the school to significant growth, implementing a systematic approach to teaching and learning.  To her new role she brings expertise in curriculum development, data analysis,

CELEBRATE SAQA INDIANA II - QUILTING AS AN ART: AN EXHIBITION

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Board Opening On CVB Board

Thrower’s Record-Breaking Year Puts IUK In National Spotlight

PRESS RELEASE Thrower’s record-breaking year puts IUK track & field in the national spotlight KOKOMO, Ind. — With a shot put throw of 16.46 meters, Sydney Duncan put herself on the radar as a potential national champion at the very first meet of her sophomore season. The Indiana University Kokomo sophomore made good on that promise, winning NAIA national champion honors in both indoor and outdoor track and field, earning runner up in discus at outdoor nationals, and collecting numerous accolades along

Schuh Earns Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals

Schuh Earns Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentalshttps://www.iedconline.org/news/2025/05/29/iedc-updates/iedc-and-acce-foundation-announce-third-cohort-of-workforce-development-certificate-recipients/

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Food is Just the Beginning: Second Harvest Support in Grant County

Have you seen a Second Harvest truck recently? Maybe you know of Second Harvest through our Tailgate Distribution at the Five Points Mall in Marion. Or perhaps your child’s school hosts one of our Big Idea school events.  While we’ve long served this community, we want you to know that we stand by our commitment to being a reliable partner in the fight against hunger. Food insecurity remains a serious issue in Grant County. Recent data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study shows that approximately

Twin City Rummages June 7&8 (Gas City & Jonesboro), 8-4

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First Farmers Bank & Trust Supports Annual Radiant Health Event

First Farmers Bank & Trust Supports Mental Health Awareness at Annual Radiant Health EventFirst Farmers Bank & Trust Northern Region Team at Radiant Health Mental Health Matters    CONVERSE, Ind. (June 2, 2025) — First Farmers Bank & Trust proudly participated in the second annual Radiant Health Mental Health Matters event held at the Gardens of Matter Park in Marion, Indiana. The event, funded by a United Way grant, is free to all Grant County residents and drew more than 200 attendees this

Summer Wellness Event June 18, 10am-4pm, FUMC

Surf Internet to Bring High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet to Muncie and Yorktown, Indiana

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CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest July 12, Registration Open

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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

Revamping Your Benefits Package: What Employers Need to Know

Offering a competitive benefits package is essential to attracting and retaining the best talent. However, as the needs of employees change, so too must the benefits that employers offer. In this article, we take a look at some of the most important benefits that employers should add to their rosters in order to stay competitive.Flexible Work Hours In today's rapidly-changing world, more and more employees are seeking flexible work arrangements. Whether it's the ability to work from home one or two days