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FREE Day of Action Community Lunch and Annual Campaign Kickoff on Friday, September 19
United Way of Grant County invites employers and community leaders to join us for the FREE Day of Action Community Lunch and Annual Campaign Kickoff on Friday, September 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gas City Performing Arts Center. This free luncheon is a chance to connect with fellow leaders, celebrate the spirit of service, and hear about United Way’s vision for the year ahead. Together, we’ll launch our annual campaign and set the stage for an afternoon of volunteer projects across Grant County. To RSVP,
Trunk or Treat October 25 at Greg Hubler
IU Kokomo Observatory to host first Open House of the academic year Sept. 14
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo Observatory to host first Open House of the academic year SundayKOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo Observatory will host its first free open house of the academic year at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 14.Patrick Motl, dean of the School of Sciences and professor of physics, will begin the open house with an overview and early results from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Located on a mountaintop in Chile, the Rubin Observatory uses the largest camera ever built to capture
September is National Preparedness Month
FEMA’s Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Preparedness Starts at Home, the 2025 theme, focuses on getting back to the essentials of preparedness. In addition to sharing the tips, messages and graphics you can find on Ready.gov, there are four key actions you can take to prepare for any disaster you may face:Know your riskKnow
IHC Welcomes New Pediatrician
IHC at Marion is proud to welcome our new pediatrician, Dr. Ahmad Soliman, MD, FAAP, MRCPCH. Dr. Soliman has been with IHC since 2022 and serves as our lead pediatrician. Dr. Soliman will be seeing patients in Marion on Mondays and Thursdays, starting October 2nd. To schedule your child's visit with Dr. Soliman, please call (765) 664-7492. Dr. Ahmad Sameer El Sawy Soliman, MD, MRCPCH completed his pediatric residency training at The Brookdale University Hospital Center located in Brooklyn, New York,
You're Invited: Marion High School Plans Night of Giants to Honor Outstanding Alumni
You're invited: Marion High School plans Night of Giants to honor outstanding alumni Marion Community School will honor exceptional alumni during Homecoming Weekend this year. 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, will be honored at the Night of Giants ceremony, set for Friday, Oct. 3, at the Walton Performing Arts Center at Marion High School. The ceremony will start at 5 p.m. and is free and open
Clayton W. Mosher and Samantha M. McCammon Join Northwestern Mutual as Team Members of Summit Financial Group
__________________________________________ NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information, contact: Randall T. Lehman, 260-432-5152Randy.lehman@nm.com Clayton W. Mosher and Samantha M. McCammon Join Northwestern Mutual as Team Members of Summit Financial Group Fort Wayne, IN – September 10, 2025 – Northwestern Mutual welcomes Clayton W. Mosher and Samantha
Public Invited to People Make Place Exhibition Oct. 3 with KAC and Marion Design Co
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10th, 2025 CONTACT: Misty Fox Gallery and Hospitality Coordinator misty@mariondesign.co THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PEOPLE MAKE PLACE, AN EXHIBITION HOSTED BY KENNEDY ART CENTER AND SPONSORED BY MARION ARTS COMMISSION AND MARION DESIGN CO. IN COLLABORATION WITH HENRIK SÖDERSTRÖM OF INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY’S ART AND DESIGN DIVISION Marion, IN- Kennedy Art Center is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibition and opening reception for the public at the Kennedy Art Center
Develop Your Business Plan with IU Kokomo Microcredential Program
PRESS RELEASE Develop your business plan with IU Kokomo microcredential program KOKOMO, Ind. — Do you have an idea for a great business? Not sure how to get started? Gain expertise in refining a business idea, conducting market research, developing financial projections and funding strategies, and writing and pitching a business plan by earning the Business Blueprint microcredential. James Geiger, visiting lecturer in business, will lead a series of four verified skills classes through Indiana
Tickets Now On Sale for CSA Civic Theatre’s Interactive Comedy-Mystery Murders in the Heir
Tickets Now On Sale for CSA Civic Theatre’s Interactive Comedy-Mystery Murders in the Heir Marion, IN – September 3, 2025– The Community School of the Arts (CSA) is excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for CSA Civic Theatre’s fall production of Murders in the Heir, running October 9–12, 2025 at the James Dean Memorial Theater at the CSA Civic Theatre. This isn’t your typical night at the theatre—Murders in the Heir transforms the classic murder mystery into a fully interactive
Thriving Grant County's OXFAM Hunger Banquet, Sept 20
Gilead Presents Andy Beningo ''Best Comedian'', Oct 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gilead Ministries is proud to bring…Andy Beningo Named by the Motor City..."BEST COMEDIAN” (Detroit Metro Times / Detroit Hour magazine) Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Doors open at 6 pm Reservations start Sept. 8, 2025 Watch your inbox and mailbox to get yours! NOT ON OUR EMAIL OR MAILING LIST? GO TO MYGILEAD.ORG TODAY AND CHANGE THAT!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand
Gain Confidence Using Microsoft Excel with IU Kokomo Microcredential
PRESS RELEASE Gain confidence using Microsoft Excel with IU Kokomo microcredential KOKOMO, Ind. — Do you need to learn to use Microsoft Excel? Or, could you benefit from a refresher course to feel more confident using it at work? You can equip yourself for professional success with this new offering from Indiana University Kokomo’s Achieve Improve Master (AIM) microcredential program. Join Edwin Faunce, adjunct instructor of communications, and Janice Childress, campus manager for the Office of
Idyl Wyld Celebrates 1st Responders for September
CSA Still Enrolling for Year-Long & New 6-Week Classes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECSA Still Enrolling for Year-Long and New 6-Week Fall Classes Marion, IN — 8/28/2025 — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) is excited to announce that enrollment is still open for most year-long courses, as well as for a brand-new lineup of 6-week classes beginning in October. Registration is available at the CSA office or online at www.csa-marion.com/classes. A full list of upcoming 6-week courses can be found here. CSA is proud to offer over 100 different classes for students
City of Marion Awarded $5K for ADA Accessible Picnic Tables in Matter Park
City Awarded $5K for ADA Accessible Picnic Tables in Matter ParkShareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Aug 28, 2025 | Web Administrator The City of Marion has been awarded $5,000 towards ADA (American Disabilities Act) accessible picnic tables in Matter Park. The grant will pay for five tables, and the City will pay a remaining $2,000 for two additional tables, for a total of seven accessible structures throughout Matter Park – in shelters, Friendship Corner, and the
The Training Center Seeks Night of Sweet Dreams Event Sponsors
Brats, Brews & You September 24 at Cedar Creek
Marion High School Certified ''FAFSA Completion Goal School''
MHS is a certified FAFSA Completion Goal school Marion High School is proud to have earned the 2025 FAFSA Completion Badge issued by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education! The CHE has certified that MHS met the state's goal for senior students' completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2024-25 school year by the state's priority deadline of April 15. The FAFSA is a key to college affordability for many, unlocking millions of dollars in both state and federal aid.
Faculty Earn Recognition for Service, Teaching, Research
PRESS RELEASE Faculty earn recognition for service, teaching, research KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honored faculty for outstanding service, research, and teaching at its annual fall convocation. Mark Meng, associate professor of hospitality and tourism, received the Virgil Hunt Distinguished Service Award. Dmitriy Chulkov, professor of business analytics and economics, received the senior faculty scholarship award. Jamie Oslawski-Lopez, assistant professor of sociology, received the
Riverfest 2025 Sept.20, Downtown Marion
12 Marion High Students Earn College Board National Honors
12 MHS students earn College Board national honors A dozen Marion High School students have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Program. Seniors Grace Carpenter and Derrick Simmons-Lollis both received a School Recognition Award; senior Lennon Cordell received a First-Generation Recognition Award and a School Recognition Award. For all three of these students, this was the second year in a row that they received a College Board award, having received the Rural and
''Hoosiers and Their Hooch'' Exhibit Sept.3-29 at Marion Public Library
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 30, 2025Kelsey WintersHead of Museum Services & Special Projects(765) 668-2900 ex. 1145 Marion Public Library & History Center Will Host IHS’s Traveling Exhibit Hoosiers & Their Hooch: Perspectives on Prohibition Marion, Ind.—The History Center at Marion Public Library will host Hoosiers & Their Hooch: Perspectives on Prohibition, one of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS's) traveling exhibits, from September 3-29. The exhibit, featuring the rise and fall of prohibition
Westminster Wildcats Early Learning Academy Opens in Grant County Through Partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University
Westminster Wildcats Early Learning Academy Opens in Grant County Through Partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University MARION, Ind. (Aug. 21, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) and Westminster Preschools are celebrating the grand opening of the Westminster Wildcats Early Learning Academy, a state-of-the-art childcare center created to serve both Grant County families and the employees of IWU. The new academy, located on Harmon Street near IWU’s campus in a fully renovated facility,
United Way Day of Action 2025 September 19
Sponsorship Opportunity: United Way Day of Action 2025, Sept. 19
Sponsorship Opportunity: Chain Reaction Disc Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics
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Kick Off Game Day at the Technology Tailgate Sept. 18
Kick Off Game Day at the Technology Tailgate!
MAC Gala: An Evening of Elegance Sept. 19
MAC GALA: AN EVENING OF ART & ELEGANCE — Marion Arts Commission
Faculty Highlight Role of Teacher Preparation at Economic Development Summit
PRESS RELEASE Faculty highlight role of teacher preparation at economic development summit KOKOMO, Ind. — To have the entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, and skilled workers needed to grow the economy, you also need educators. Two Indiana University Kokomo faculty members highlighted IU Kokomo and IU’s commitment to addressing teacher shortages that make providing education more difficult at the inaugural IU Economic Development Summit this month. Leah Nellis, IU assistant vice president for school
Mississinewa Homecoming Parade 2025: Businesses & Organizations Invited
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Greater Grant County Chamber Welcomes Angela Herrington as Director of Membership
Greater Grant County Chamber Welcomes Angela Herrington as Director of Membership Marion, IN — The Greater Grant County Chamber is proud to announce the newest addition to its team: Angela Herrington has joined the organization as Director of Membership. With a strong background in community engagement, leadership development, and strategic growth, Herrington brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role. Angela Herrington is a seasoned professional known for her dynamic approach to building
$4 Million Grant Paves Way for Transformation in Grades 5-8 at MCS
Over the next four years, students at Justice and McCulloch will experience school in new and exciting ways! Marion Community Schools is excited to announce that it has received a grant worth up to $4 million to fund bold transformation efforts at Justice Intermediate School and McCulloch Junior High School. MCS is proud to have the Indiana Department of Education’s backing on their vision for improving student learning in grades 5 through 8. This grant was awarded through a highly competitive statewide
IU Kokomo Offers Faith Community Nursing Microcredential
IU Kokomo offers Faith Community Nursing microcredential KOKOMO, Ind. — As a nurse, Susan Ploughe is used to people reaching out to her with questions about their health. Through Indiana University Kokomo, she’s equipping her fellow nurses to provide answers and support within their faith communities, with an Indiana University Kokomo microcredential. Ploughe, senior lecturer of nursing, is among the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) faculty teaching the Faith Community Nursing
AEP Foundation Helps Carey Services Reach More People with New Vehicle Wraps
Media ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2025 AEP Foundation Helps Carey Services Reach More People with New Vehicle Wraps Marion, Indiana – Carey Services is thankful to the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation for providing funding to wrap three of the organization’s transportation vehicles. This support will help Carey Services raise awareness about its programs and make it easier for individuals with disabilities and their families to connect with the services they need. The wrapped
Collabora Partners Continuing Thoughtful Review of Public Art Options
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Indiana Wesleyan University Celebrates 40 Years of Adult Education Innovation
Indiana Wesleyan University Celebrates 40 Years of Adult Education Innovation INDIANAPOLIS (August 13, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is celebrating a milestone 40 years in the making: the anniversary of its adult education programs, which began in 1985 and forever changed the university’s trajectory. The first program under what was then called LEAP, or Leadership Education for Adult Professionals, launched July 29, 1985, in Marion, Ind., with a Bachelor of Science in Management cohort of
Work Based Learning Forum, Fort Wayne, Nov 11, 2025
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Upcoming Skills Training with Ivy Tech: Industrial Robotics, Leadership Dev., Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors, Microsoft Excel, SHRM/CP/SCP Cert, CNA Training, Conflict Management
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AMPLIFY MARION HEADLINER: KARLEY SCOTT COLLINS
AMPLIFY MARION HEADLINER: KARLEY SCOTT COLLINSShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jul 10, 2025 | Web Administrator AMPLIFY MARION HEADLINER: KARLEY SCOTT COLLINSRising country artist Karley Scott Collins is making waves with her powerful voice and raw, self-written songs, earning spots on CMT’s Next Women of Country and Martin Guitar’s 2025 Artist Showcase. Following her acclaimed debut at the Grand Olé Opry and currently opening over 40 dates on Keith Urban’s HIGH AND ALIVE TOUR, she’s
Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery is coming to The GCPAC October 10, 2025, Tickets on Sale Now
Experience the Magic of Live Music at Gas City Performing Arts Center! Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery is coming October 10, 2025! Something to be proud of Daddy won't sell the farm Lucky Man She couldn't change me Speed My Town Where I come from Hell Yeah Tickets on Sale Friday, July 11, 2025! TICKETS
Lee Greenwood, November 14, 2025 at The GCPAC
Experience the Magic of Live Music at Gas City Performing Arts Center! Join us for an unforgettable show with Lee Greenwood, November 14, 2025! With seven #1 songs & 25 charted singles to his credit, choosing songs proved to be a success for Greenwood. His country hits include: “It Turns Me Inside Out”, “Ring On Her Finger Time On Her Hands”, ”She’s Lying”, “I Don’t Mind the Thorns If You’re The Rose”, “Dixie Road”, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”, “Going, Going, Gone”, “You Got A Good Love Comin”, “Fools
Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: SCOOT TEASLEY
Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: SCOOT TEASLEYShare ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT! SCOOT TEASLEY Rising star Scoot Teasley is making his mark in the Country music scene, featured on the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country playlist, named a TIDAL Rising Artist and included in Nashville Briefing’s Artists to Watch list. Hailing from Toccoa, Georgia, Teasley harnesses R&B and Soul influences to bring an innovative sound in creating authentic Country songs. Scoot will be playing on
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
Lee Greenwood 40th Anniversary Tour Friday, November 14, 2025
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Lauren Alaina at The GCPAC Sept 25
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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
