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Community Foundation Awards $350K in Designated Grants to Empower Local Nonprofits

Community Foundation ofGrant County, Indiana, Inc.505 West Third Street    Marion, Indiana 46952   Press ReleaseContact: Shelly Jones, Development Director Email: Shelly@GiveToGrant.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 02/11/2025  Community Foundation Awards $350K in Designated Grants to Empower Local Nonprofits  GRANT COUNTY — The Community Foundation of Grant County is proud to announce the distribution of $350,000 in designated grants to local nonprofit organizations. These grants, made possible through

IU, IU Kokomo receive 2024 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention

 Danielle Rush, communications specialist   Tel.: 765 432 9906 Email: darush@iu.edu   2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, IN 46936 Kokomo.iu.edu  PRESS RELEASE   IU, IU Kokomo receive 2024 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention for exceptional commitment to digital student wellness, safety, and inclusion efforts KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University, including IU Kokomo, has received the 2024 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention. Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal of

Hairball XXV Coming to GCPAC May 30

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MCS seeks nominations for MHS Hall of Distinction

MCS seeks nominations for MHS Hall of Distinction   Do you know a Marion High School alumnus who deserves recognition? Nominations for the MHS Hall of Distinction 2025 inductions are being accepted through April 1.   The Hall seeks to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through superb accomplishment on a local, state or national level in diverse fields of endeavor. It gives lasting recognition to people who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of

Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Imagined in Glass Now at Minnetrista

Breaking the Boundaries of Traditional Indigenous Art–Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Imagined in GlassPress ReleaseFeb 7, 2025 February 7, 2025 Media Contact: Brea Cunningham, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsE-mail: bcunningham@minnetrista.netTel: 765.287.3525 Muncie, IN–Minnetrista Museum and Gardens is proud to present Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass, a groundbreaking exhibition that explores how contemporary Native American and Indigenous Pacific-Rim artists have

Excel Center Commencement Feb. 20

Marion High School JROTC Marksmen Among Top in Nation

MHS JROTC marksmen among the top in the nationGiants earn their highest placement ever at Junior Air National Championship The Marion High School JROTC marksmanship team has once again proven they can compete well with the best.   Last weekend, the team earned their highest-ever finish at the Junior Air National Championship held at Camp Perry, Ohio. The Junior Air National Championship draws top competition, including the very best teams from across the United States. For this event, shooting matches are

Northwestern Mutual & Summit Financial Welcome Mongon & Parr

Laura A. Mongon and Madison E. Parr Join Northwestern Mutual as Retirement Plan Specialist and Marketing Manager for Summit Financial Group  Fort Wayne, IN – February 5, 2025 – Northwestern Mutual welcomes Laura A. Mongon and Madison E. Parr to the expanding Summit Financial Group team. Mongon will serve as a Retirement Plan Specialist and Parr will serve as Marketing Manager.As a Retirement Plan Specialist, Mongon will work directly with plan sponsors and their participants, customizing education

GRCC Aviation Academy Students Earn Scholarships to Continue Training

GRCC Aviation Academy students earn scholarships to continue trainingCommunity collaboration supports students as the pursue in-demand careers. Grant Regional Career Center recently awarded several scholarships to students in their Aviation Academy to continue their flight training through AirMarion. Students were honored during a recent ceremony for their professionalism, focus, initiative, and aptitude. The scholarships, which were funded by donations to the Aviation Academy, ranged from $2,000 to

MHS Black History ''The Wiz'' at Hostess House March 6

Time & Location Mar 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Marion, 723 W 4th St, Marion, IN 46952, USAPRE-PAID RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations due by Tuesday, March 4th.Buffet Lasagna dinner will be served at 6:00. "The Wiz" will be presented by the Marion High School Black History Club under the direction of Bobbie Owensby at 7:00pm on the Third Floor Ballroom.Call 765-664-3755 or buy tickets online to reserve your ticket. Ticket sales end on Tuesday, March 4th.

Cancer Services Walk of Hope May 2, 2025

CSA Spring Class Registration

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarion Community School of the Arts Announces Spring Class Registration Marion, IN — The Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for its spring class sessions, beginning the week of February 10th. A variety of six-week and twelve-week classes are available, providing students of all ages the opportunity to explore their creative interests in dance, theatre, music, and visual arts. CSA offers class options for students of all

GRCC Receives Grant from Don Wood Foundation

GRCC receives significant grant from Don Wood Foundation to expand advanced manufacturing program    Grant Regional Career Center is pleased to announce the planned expansion of their advanced manufacturing program, thanks to a multi-year grant of more than $1 million from the Don Wood Foundation. This programming will benefit both high school students and adult learners through Grant County. The WIRED program will encompass welding, innovation, robotics, engineering, and driving. This collaborative

Grant Regional Adult Education Orientation March 4-6

Hiring Notice: Grant County & Wabash County

Grant County: Presnall Farms Partnership—Agricultural Equipment Operators—ICC JO #10812843   Wabash County: Rosen Farms Inc—Agricultural Equipment Operators—ICC JO #10812720   Helena Agri Enterprises—Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers—ICC JO#10812998

City of Marion Hiring Citywide Maintenance

Citywide Maintenance Job Opening (Full-time)Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Jan 30, 2025  |  Web Administrator The City of Mar­i­on is accept­ing appli­ca­tions through Fri­day, Feb­ru­ary 7th, 2025 for the fol­low­ing position: City­wide Main­te­nance is seek­ing appli­cants for a full-time labor­er posi­tion in the Street Department. For the full job descrip­tion and instruc­tions to apply, please see the link below before it expires.

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Hiring Notice: Marion Utilities

  Marion Utilities in Marion, IN is hiring Maintenance Technician--Wastewater _______________________________________________________________ ­­­­­­­­­­View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number… ICC JO #10814092           Maintenance Technician--Wastewater __________________________________________________________________________________

Hiring Notice: Marion Utilities

  Marion Utilities in Marion, IN is hiring Maintenance Technician--Wastewater _______________________________________________________________ ­­­­­­­­­­View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number… ICC JO #10814092           Maintenance Technician--Wastewater _________________________________________________________________________________

Bento Selected to Fill Marion School Board Seat

Bento selected to fill vacant School Board seat   The Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees has selected Shanna Bento to fill the vacant District 2 seat.   Bento will serve out the remainder of the seat’s current term, which ends Dec. 31, 2028. She is expected to be sworn in at the next Board meeting, set for Feb. 11.   The School Board and Marion Community Schools thank all of those who submitted their interest in the appointment, and those who participated in the interviews

James Dean Birthday Celebration/ Ribbon Cutting Feb. 8

The James Dean Birth Site Memorial has recently been turned over to the City of Marion. Mayor Ronald Morrell will be presenting this event. February 8 at 1:30pm. at the corner of 4th & McClure.There will be a short ribbon cutting ceremony followed by lunch across the street at The Train Station Restaurant (Pay your own)James Dean Birthday Celebration / Ribbon Cutting | Facebook 

Grant Memorial Hiring Groundskeeper

Junior Achievement Seeks Volunteers for Northview Elementary

80 Marion Students Compete in Circle the State with Song, Feb. 15

Students from around region offer special concert in Marion on Feb. 15Nearly 80 Marion students will participate in Circle the State With Song at the Walton Performing Arts Center, along with hundreds of other young singers. On Feb. 15, hundreds of students from our region will gather here in Marion as part of the Indiana Music Education Association’s 36th annual Circle the State with Song festival. Almost 260 talented young singers from elementaries, middle schools, and junior high schools in Adams,

MCS Kicks Off Unified Basketball Season

This year’s Unified Basketball season kicks off Feb. 24! The schedule on the days listed below will be as follows:Play starts at 6 p.m.Elementary school teams (grades 3-6) will play one quarter to begin the nightHigh school teams will play full games (6 minute quarters, running clock)At halftime of first high school game, middle school teams (grades 7 and 8) will play one quarter Feb. 24 at Marion High School’s Bill Green Arena, starting at 6 p.m.:Elementary game: Eastbrook vs. MarionFirst high school

United Way Hiring: Impact Coordinator

Impact Coordinator Full-Time Position Location: United Way of Grant County, Marion, Indiana Reports To: Executive Director About United Way of Grant County At United Way of Grant County, we believe in improving lives by creating lasting change through community investment, leadership, volunteerism, and a focus on literacy and education. If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact and connecting people with resources that create positive change, we invite you to join our team! Position

Family Friendly Survey

Family-Friendly Workplace Policies Survey

Walk A Mile Feb. 22 Registration

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GPAC to Host Little River Band in May

Cedar Creek to Host Bouquet of Kisses & Wine Event Feb. 12

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Hometown Petals to Host Galentines Party Feb. 5

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Cedar CreekMarch Craft Vendor Form

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Marion Schools Recognized by Woz ED

View article here: Marion schools recognized by Apple co-founder Wozniak’s Woz ED | Marion Community Schools

Idyl Wyld Skate Party Packages

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City of Marion Clean Up Dates

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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