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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
Marion Design Co. Slo Korea Dinner, September 5
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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
Next City of Marion Business Talk: 8/27/25, ft. Jake & Megan Stroup
Next Business Talk: 8/27/25, ft. Jake & Megan StroupShareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Aug 12, 2025 | Web Administrator
City of Marion Next Cleanup Date August 16
Serving Up Compliance- Tips for the Restaurant Industry
August 2025 Wage and Hour Division Indianapolis District Office Monthly Update Serving Up Compliance- Tips for the Restaurant Industry FREE EVENT!!! Employers, HR Professionals, Employees and Advocacy Groups, please join the Indianapolis Wage and Hour Division and EEOC for our free webinar to learn about key workplace topics in the restaurant industry:Taking a tip credit & tip poolingDeductionsNon-tipped workChild LaborRecordkeeping best practicesReasonable accommodationsHarassment and
Grant Regional Adult Education Student Orientation Sept 8 & 9
Work Based Learning Forum, Fort Wayne, Nov 11, 2025
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Join Radiant Health for an Enchanted Evening at the 35th Annual Crystal Ball Fundraiser Sept. 6
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Giants Compete with the Best in the Nation at Annual Math Convention
Giants compete with the best in the nation at annual math conventionMHS brings home 6 individual awards, 13th place as a team Several Marion Community Schools students showed off their math skills to a national audience recently, competing at the Mu Alpha Theta National Convention, where two MHS students and and two MHS instructors earned individual awards, six in total. 23 members of the Marion High School chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, an international mathematics honor society, attended the convention in
Community Needs Survey: Preventing and Addressing Opioid Use
Community Needs Survey: Preventing and Addressing Opioid UseShareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Aug 4, 2025 | Web Administrator Community Needs Survey: Preventing and Addressing Opioid Use Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey regarding opioids and what the community needs in order to address and prevent the misuse of opioids. All responses are anonymous, and the survey takes about three minutes to complete. Take Survey:https://forms.gle/rmPjWpjez7doTwbf8
Hands of Hope Extending Services to Blackford County
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CSA Civic Theatre Launches 2025–2026 Season with Into the Woods This Weekend – Season Tickets Now Available!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2025CSA Civic Theatre Launches 2025–2026 Season with Into the Woods This Weekend – Season Tickets Now Available! MARION, IN — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) kicks off its highly anticipated 2025–2026 theatre season this weekend with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods. Performances will take place August 7–9 at 7:00 p.m. and August 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walton Performing Arts Center at Marion High School. With two outstanding casts bringing this Sondheim
Power in Partnership: Vireo Collaborative Action Networks Take Flight
505 West Third StreetMarion, Indiana 46952Phone: 765-662-0065 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 8/04/25 Press Release Power in Partnership: Vireo Collaborative Action Networks Take FlightUniting residents, organizations, and leaders to co-create solutions and accelerate lasting positive change across the community. Grant County, IN — The Community Foundation of Grant County is proud to
Advance Your Professional and Networking Skills with IUK Microcredential
PRESS RELEASE Advance your professional and networking skills with IUK microcredential KOKOMO, Ind. — Want to grow your personal brand? Looking to advance your career? This fall, you can equip yourself for professional success with a new offering from Indiana University Kokomo’s Achieve Improve Master (AIM) microcredential program. Participants will join Kersten Brunner, adjunct instructor in business, for an asynchronous online class, Professionalism and Networking. Beginning August 25, the program
The Wyndmoor Offers Drive Thru Lemonade Stand August 20, 1-3pm
Carey Services Leads the Way in Expanding Transportation Access in Grant County with New Study Findings
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First Farmers Bank & Trust Joins CASA’s Sand Sculpture Artfest to Support Children in Grant County
MEDIA CONTACTCody MattoxPublic Relations Specialist, Coles Marketing812-870-1866cmattox@colesmarketing.com First Farmers Bank & Trust Joins CASA’s Sand Sculpture Artfest to Support Children in Grant CountyFirst Farmers Bank & Trust Northern Region Team at CASA of Grant County’s Annual Sand Sculpture Artfest CONVERSE, Ind. (July 29, 2025) — First Farmers Bank & Trust team members put their creativity to work for a meaningful cause, joining the 17th annual Sand Sculpture Artfest hosted by CASA of Grant
Groups Scholars Prepares Incoming Students for College Success
Danielle Rush, communications specialist Tel.: 765 432 9906 Email: darush@iu.edu 2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, IN 46901 Kokomo.iu.edu PRESS RELEASE More Groups Scholars photos here. Groups Scholars prepares incoming students for college success KOKOMO, Ind. — As the first in his family to go to college, Izaac McNew was unsure what to expect. He got an inside look at life at Indiana University Kokomo this summer by joining the Groups Scholars program. “Nobody else in my family has done
MHS Students, Grads earn AP Scholar Honors and More
MHS students, grads earn AP Scholar honors and moreMHS students passed 129 AP exams for 11 different courses, with an overall passing rate 54.3% — though for some math and science exams passing rates exceeded 80%, even hitting 100% in chemistry! Several current Marion High School students and members of the MHS Class of 2025 have been recognized by the College Board for their cumulative excellent performance on multiple Advanced Placement tests in the 2024-25 school year or earlier in their high school
Marion Community Schools Chosen for ICHE Teacher Residency Program
MCS chosen for ICHE Teacher Residency Program Marion Community Schools has been selected by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to participate in their Teacher Residency Grant Program, which supports high-quality mentoring experiences for future educators. The Teacher Residency Program, modeled after medical residency and apprenticeship programs, provides year-long, paid teaching experiences for student educators who plan on teaching kindergarten through 12th grade. Student educators teach
Upcoming Skills Training with Ivy Tech: Industrial Robotics, Leadership Dev., Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors, Microsoft Excel, SHRM/CP/SCP Cert, CNA Training, Conflict Management
&##128197; Upcoming Skills Trainings Listed by start date. &##129302; Industrial Robotics Bootcamp – PLC Level 2 Advanced training for those familiar with automation basics. You’ll learn to:Program HMIs and integrate analog signalsDevelop advanced ladder logicConfigure networked componentsPrepare for SACA Silver & Gold certifications &##128200; PLC Technician roles are projected to grow 30% by 2031. Details:&##128197; August 4 – August 8&##128344; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM&##128205; Marion Campus, Room
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
May 2025 Labor Market Review
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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