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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
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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
Local Radio Stations Announce 2026 Central Indiana Home & Garden Show April 18th
Local Radio Stations, Radio 80's, Radio Classics, The Boot, and Gospel Praise are excited to announce the 2026 Central Indiana Home and Garden Show. The show will take place on April 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grant County Family YMCA. This is a great opportunity for the public to see what businesses offer. Station owner had this to say about the event. "We feel like this show will be able to showcase local businesses to the public. Whether people are looking for lawn and garden help,
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
36th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show, on view through May 3, 2026, at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.
Written By Brea Cunningham Muncie, IN—Experience the vibrant tapestry of Indiana’s artistic talent at the 36th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show, on view from February 28 through May 3, 2026, at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. Celebrating creativity across the Hoosier State, this juried exhibition showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich world of fine art. This year’s exhibition was juried by Erika Kvam, Director and Head Curator of Purdue
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,
2026 Senior Expo with The Marion-Grant County Senior Center May 1st
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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
Fairmount Offers Hometown Hero Banners, Order Through March 31
Main 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 banner(Additional foam prints available
An Evening with Rainn Wilson, April 12, at GCPAC
Tickets for "An Evening with Rainn Wilson" will be available starting tomorrow morning at 5 a.m.! Certain tickets come with a VIP Photo Experience, so make sure to order early to guarantee your meet-and-greet and photo opportunity. TICKETS Rainn Wilson played Dwight Schrute on NBC's American version of The Office from 2005 to 2013, earning three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance. In addition to his well-known acting career, Rainn