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Senior Expo Brunch & Learn March 7 at Cedar Creek
Marion Names Giants' Home Court in Honor of Coach Blackmon
Marion names Giants’ home court in honor of Coach Blackmon With Marion High School Coach James Blackmon retiring at the end of this basketball season as one of the school’s most successful coaches, the school is honoring him by naming his longtime home court after him. Blackmon is finishing up his 13th season as head coach of the Marion Giants. He has the second highest win total, trailing only the legendary Coach Bill Green, for whom the arena is named. His impact on Indiana basketball — which has
Walk of Hope, May 1, 2026: Registration Open
Labor Market Review: Region 3 December 2025
Your Monthly Snapshot of the Region Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for December 2025. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryView The ReportContact
Quarterly Reports from the IN Dept of Workforce Development
Quarterly Reports are Available Three different quarterly reports includes information on online job ads, industry sector employment and wages, and UI claimants in Economic Growth Region 6. Real-Time Job Demand Online job postings summary of real-time data including skills, certifications, and education/experience from many different online job boards.View the Report Industry Sector Snapshot A quarterly count of employment and wages by industry from the Indiana Department of
IUK Launches 3-Year Direct Admit Nursing Degree
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo launches three-year direct admit nursing degree KOKOMO, Ind. — Future health care providers can now earn a nursing degree in three years with Indiana University Kokomo’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Direct Admission pathway — allowing the campus to help fill the critical need for nurses in north central Indiana. Launching in January 2027, the pathway allows high-achieving incoming undergraduate students to be admitted directly into the School of Nursing and Allied
IU Kokomo Offers Free Financial Aid Help at College Goal Sunday, Feb. 22
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo offers free financial aid help at College Goal Sunday KOKOMO, Ind. — Students and families can access scholarships and financial aid to make college affordable, with free assistance available at College Goal Sunday February 22. Financial aid experts will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. in the IU Kokomo Library, 2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for students to be considered for
IU Kokomo Applauds December 2025 Graduates (Including Many Grant County Residents)
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo applauds December 2025 graduates KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 146 students who earned degrees in December 2025. The graduates represent 26 Indiana counties, five states, India, and Nepal. Those who earned degrees include: Alexandria Kenzie Fisher, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kelsey E. Rhoades, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Amboy Holly Lorene Hunter, Bachelor of Science
Grant County Honor Band Concert Set for 3/17
Grant County Honor Band concert set for 3/17 Next month, some of the best young musicians in the area will gather together for a special performance as the Grant County Public High School Honor Band. The public is invited to come out and enjoy this special performance, set for Tuesday, March 17, at the Chapel Auditorium at Indiana Wesleyan University. Admission is free! The Grant County Honor Band will feature 79 of the area’s top music students, selected from each of Grant
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Perry Pro Tech Cyber Security Virtual Event Feb. 19
IUK Nurse Practitioner Students Begin Clinicals with White Coat Ceremony
PRESS RELEASE Nurse practitioner students begin clinicals with white coat ceremony KOKOMO, Ind. — As a symbol of commitment to compassionate, patient-centered health care, 13 Indiana University Kokomo family nurse practitioner (FNP) students donned their white coats for the first time in a ceremony in Kresge Auditorium. Dean Angela Opsahl welcomed the students, their families, and friends, to the ceremony that marks the clinical portion of graduate education. “These individuals are already
Students From Around Region Offer Special Concert in Marion on Feb. 14
Students from around region offer special concert in Marion on Feb. 14More than 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. 14, hundreds of students from our region will gather here in Marion as part of the Indiana Music Education Association’s 37th annual Circle the State with Song festival. More than 300 talented young singers from elementaries, middle schools, and junior high schools in
Brunch & Learn Senior Expo at Cedar Creek March 7
Early Childhood Coalition Conference Feb. 21
You're Invited! Red Carpet Premiere of PBS's ''Now Entering Marion''
You're Invited! Red Carpet Premiere of PBS's "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Feb 2, 2026 | Web Administrator YOU’RE INVITED, MARION! Reserve your free spot to view the première of “Now Entering Marion,” produced by Ball State University, at the Red Carpet event at Marion Public Library!! The event is in the evening of February 26th, 2026. RSVP through EVENTBRITE.
IHC Marion Pharmacy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, Feb. 19
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Calling All Giants Fans: Limited-edition card set commemorates Giants basketball history
Calling all Giants fans: Limited-edition card set commemorates Giants basketball historyGet your set free at the Marion vs. Lebanon game on 2/20/26! Marion Community Schools is partnering with some of our outstanding alumni to provide a special opportunity to fans of Giants basketball. On Feb. 20, 2026, at the Marion Giants vs. Lebanon game at the Bill Green Athletic Arena at MHS, there will be a very special giveaway to the first 2,500 Marion Giants fans who arrive, sponsored by Dr. Courtney Gorman, MHS
Purdue To Host Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026
Purdue is hosting the Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026! This is Purdue’s only career fair that welcomes all employers from all industries and provides a unique opportunity to connect with Boilermaker Talent across all majors.This is your chance to recruit and engage with top-notch Purdue Talent in hopes to fill those 'just in time' summer internships and full-time opportunities. Space is limited, so register today! For more details and information, use the registration link
Indiana Wesleyan University to Open New Marion Welcome Center Feb. 19
Indiana Wesleyan University to Open New Marion Welcome Center Feb. 19 MARION, Ind. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) will officially open its new campus Welcome Center on February 19, offering prospective students, families, and guests a dedicated place to learn what it is like to be an IWU student and to experience the university before enrolling. The Welcome Center will serve as the primary starting point for Marion campus visits, providing an introduction to programs, the
Students Gain Hands-On Work Experience with Disney Internships
PRESS RELEASE Jacob Sala, left; Lexi Eisaman, and Reese Bruns are interns at Walt Disney World Resort. Students gain hands-on work experience with Disney internships KOKOMO, Ind. — A cast of thousands works behind the scenes every day to make the Walt Disney World Resort “the most magical place on earth.” Two Indiana University Kokomo students and one recent alumna are part of the team creating the magic for guests every day, through internship programs based in the Florida parks. Reese Bruns and
Marion Kindergarten Round Up Set for April 9
Marion Kindergarten Roundup set for April 9Mark your calendars! Marion Community Schools invites families of children who will be starting kindergarten next school year to attend our Kindergarten Roundup, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Bill Green Arena at Marion High School. Please bring your kindergartner-to-be with you! Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2026, can attend kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year. (If you'd like to request early entry, we will have information
Minnetrista Announces ''Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See'' January 24 through April 12, 2026
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is honored to announce the opening of Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, on view January 24 through April 12, 2026, in the Center Building, Gallery 3.This powerful exhibition examines the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, whose courage helped galvanize the modern civil rights movement. Through compelling images and firsthand narratives, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the past, confront difficult truths, and consider
Criminal Justice Students’ Campus Experience Leads to Law Enforcement Careers
PRESS RELEASE Criminal justice students’ campus experience leads to law enforcement careers KOKOMO, Ind. — Hands-on experience as Indiana University Kokomo campus police cadets led Lainey Armes and Trenton Rawls to employment at the Kokomo Police Department before they graduated. Armes, from Tipton, and Rawls, from Kokomo, completed criminal justice degrees in December, but were sworn in as KPD officers in September. “It’s the best job in the world,” Rawls said. “I truly believe the department we