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Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony (Includes 7 Grant County Grads)
PRESS RELEASE Nursing graduates honored in pinning ceremony KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored its December 2025 graduates at its pinning ceremony on Thursday (December 18) in Havens Auditorium. Thirty students earned the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), while 10 completed the second-degree BSN accelerated track. Dean Angela Opsahl welcomed the graduating class, family, friends, faculty, and staff to the
Surf Internet Celebrates 250,000 Fiber-Optic Passings After Record-Breaking Year of Growth
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Hands of Hope & Grant Regional Career Center Hosts, Co-Op Mode: Family Edition, Free Family Gaming Night Jan. 8
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Business Talk Breakfast at Lolas' at the Inn, 12/22/25
Business Talk Breakfast at Lolas' at the Inn, 12/22/25Shareemailfacebooklinkedin RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/4bR8rY6
Business Freshmen Explore Possibilities in Cincinnati
PRESS RELEASE More photos here Business freshmen explore possibilities in Cincinnati KOKOMO, Ind. — First-year students at Indiana University Kokomo experienced career possibilities within their field during a Kokomo Experience and You (KEY) trip to Cincinnati. Ashley Leicht, lecturer in business, and Sarah Byrd, visiting lecturer in business, led the excursion as part of the freshman seminar in business, required for all incoming business majors. It included a behind-the-scenes tour of the Great
Baked by Mrs. C's Christmas Cookie & Roll Orders Close December 19 for Christmas Eve Pickup
Christmas Cookies & RollsIt’s hard to believe that Christmas is next week, right?! I am still taking orders for Christmas Eve pickups for Christmas Cookie boxes, Sugar cookie boxes, plus Classic Cinnamon as well as Sweet Orange rolls that would be a perfect pairing with your Christmas morning coffee and present opening! $20 special for 1/2 dozens of Classic and $25 for Orange! ⚫️Orders close Friday, December 19th ⚫️Pickup will be 10a-2p Wednesday, December 24th⚫️ I will email
Marion Community Schools Earns National STEM accreditation
Marion Community Schools earns national STEM accreditation Marion Community Schools is proud to announce that all of our elementary buildings have earned STEM.org Accredited™ status. This achievement gives MCS full K-4 STEM District Accreditation, confirming that all young learners in Marion now begin their education in internationally recognized, high-quality STEM environments. STEM.org is the longest-operating STEM education credentialing organization in the nation, known for setting rigorous global
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First Farmers Bank & Trust's Michael Belcher Earns Top Recognition at Leaders Who Cook
This year, Michael Belcher, VP Senior Commercial Lender, represented First Farmers as one of the featured cooks — raising funds for CASA of Grant County and earning top recognition for his dish. He was joined and supported by team members from the Marion and Converse branches.
Carey Services Opens Sponsorship Opportunities for Denim & Diamonds Event
Carey Services opens sponsorship opportunities for our 2026 Denim & Diamonds event which will be held Saturday night, February 28th. Every sponsorship helps support programming, impact, and our ongoing mission, “Turning abilities into opportunities.” Your support will help to Unlock Possibilities!
Grant County Rallies to Raise Over $16,000 in Rapid Response to Snap Benefit Crisis
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United Way of Grant County Opens Funding Process for 2026 Community Investment Grants
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MJH Musician Selected for Prestigious All-State Ensemble
MJH musician selected for prestigious all-state ensemble A McCulloch Junior High School student has been selected for a prestigious all-state ensemble that will perform at the Indiana Music Educators Association’s upcoming annual conference. Samuel Davies was selected to participate in the Indiana Bandmasters Association’s Junior All-State Band, which features 100 students in grades seven through nine from around the state. Samuel, an eighth-grader, was previously selected to perform with the IBA
How To Create Meaningful Moments for Shoppers
Even with concerns about the economy being on every newscaster’s lead story, the holidays haven’t been cancelled. Your customers are still planning to celebrate. The question is not “Will they spend?” It is “Where, how, and with whom?” Here is the good news: national forecasts say 2025 holiday retail sales are expected to top 1 trillion dollars for the first time, with overall growth around 3.7% to 4.2% over last year. Online spending alone is projected to hit roughly $253 billion, up more than 5% from
More than 200 Students Present Scholarly Work at IU Research Conference
PRESS RELEASE More photos here. More than 200 students present scholarly work at IU research conference KOKOMO, Ind. — As a child, Jackson McCullough considered joining the military to protect people. As a computer science major at Indiana University Kokomo, he’s found other ways protect people, by studying the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of autonomous drones. “We’re growing drone usage, but not drone security,” said McCullough, from Arcadia. “This was the kick starter to my cybersecurity
Meet & Greet Santa at Idyl Wyld Dec. 6
Schools, Local Businesses Partner to Promote Healthy Living Through DATA Quiz Bowl
Schools, local businesses partner to promote healthy living through DATA Quiz Bowl Students from around Grant County competed this week in the annual Grant County Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness (DATA) Quiz Bowl, hosted by Marion Community Schools in partnership with the Grant County Drug and Alcohol Resource Team (DART). This annual competition helps bring awareness to the risks of substance use and abuse, and helps equip students to make healthy choices. It also gives participants the chance
Rep. Goss-Reaves Awards ''Heart of 31'' to Brittney Shrout, Marion Animal Care & Control
City of Marion employee, Brittney Shrout, was surprised today by Dist. 31 State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves with the special "Heart of 31" award for her extraordinary work in serving Grant County and beyond. Congratulations, Brittney, on this very deserving honor, and thank you for all you do for the community as the Shelter Manager of Marion Animal Care & Control. Your friends and furry pals thank you tremendously!
A Small Business Survival Guide for the Holidays
We’re fast approaching the time of year where it can feel like you’re running a marathon on a tightrope. Customers need attention. Promotions are queued up to be launched (or designed). Your inventory is giving you nightmares and you have huge goals for the end of the year. And you’re supposed to stay cheerful, strategic, and somehow well-rested through it all. But the problem isn’t your big aspirations for 2026, nor does the problem lie in trying to solve the things you can’t control. It’s your
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
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
