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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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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