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Summer Learning: GRCC offers Advanced Manufacturing Camp
Summer learning: GRCC offers Advanced Manufacturing Camp Grant Regional Career Center has a new opportunity for area students this summer: an Advanced Manufacturing Camp in partnership with Wiley Metal. Students ages 12 to 16 from around the region are invited to participate in this special opportunity. This free camp will offer students the chance to explore modern manufacturing in a real-world setting, with hands-on learning in a safe environment. Using CAD software, students will actually
All-City Art Show to Feature Marion Students' Visual and Performing Arts on May 15-16
The All-City Art Show features work from Marion students at all grade levels. The show will be open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Visitors will enter through the Walton Performing Arts Center, where some of the artwork will be displayed, and continue on into the art hallway to view more displays. The All-City Art Show features will include:Interactive art experiencesPerformances by Marion Community Schools music ensembles (times to be
Radiant Health to Host Free ''Mental Health Matters'' Event for Youth and Families
[Marion, IN – 4/16/26] Radiant Health will host Mental Health Matters, presented by TJR Group, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gardens of Matter Park. This is a free community event focused on supporting youth mental wellness and overall well-being. Designed for youth of all ages and their families, the event will feature engaging, hands-on activities that help young people build emotional self-regulation, learn healthy coping strategies, and strengthen their overall well-being.
Culture Fest invites campus community to celebrate its people
KOKOMO, Ind. — The sweet scent of coconut soup and the sounds of percussion filled the air in Indiana University Kokomo’s Alumni Hall Tuesday (April 14), as students, faculty, and staff celebrated Culture Fest. The event invites all to experience a day centered on culture, community, and connection. Hosted by the Multicultural Center and the International Student Organization, it offered tastes of international food and candy, informational posters, and the chance to meet and talk to people from a
McCulloch Junior High Invites Community Professionals to Participate in Career Day
Marion, IN — McCulloch Junior High School is inviting community members to participate in its upcoming Career Day on May 15, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.The event will include four 20-minute sessions scheduled throughout the morning, giving students the opportunity to learn about a variety of career paths and gain insight into the education, skills, and experiences needed to achieve their goals."Our students are eager to learn about a variety of career paths and gain insight into the education, skills,
Free Workshop to Explore the Role of Play & Storytelling in STEM Learning
Free workshop to explore the role of play, storytelling, in STEM learning KOKOMO, Ind. — Teachers are invited to learn how to enhance STEM education through storytelling and play, at a free workshop Thursday, April 23, at Indiana University Kokomo. Playing with Dolls & STEM in the Classroom incorporates Friends Forever Club dolls, each of which has a STEM interest and story. Christina Romero, associate professor of education, and Jennifer McNeany, assistant clinical professor in school psychology,
Graduation Artists' Work Showcased in Senior Thesis Exhibition
Graduating artists’ work showcased in Senior Thesis Exhibition KOKOMO, Ind. — Celebrate the accomplishments of Indiana University Kokomo’s New Media, Art, and Technology (NMAT) program graduates at the annual Senior Thesis Exhibition.The exhibition opens Friday, April 17, and continues through Thursday, May 14 in the Gallery, in the IU Kokomo Library Building, 2300 S. Washington St. Admission is free, and free parking is available on campus.The show represents the culmination of each artist’s studies and
Marion High School to Present Beloved Stage Classic Annie
MHS to present beloved stage classic Annie Marion High School is bringing the well-loved, family-friendly musical Annie to the main stage at the Walton Performing Arts Center this week! The cast features students from Marion High School as well as McCulloch Junior High. Come out and enjoy this heartwarming tale of the orphan who rises above a cruel and bitter start to bring light and love to the world around her, featuring some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including the
America at 250: Reflections on Community Exhibit at Minnetrista
What does it mean to be an American? Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to explore this question in America at 250: Reflections on Community, on view April 4 through October 25, 2026, in the Center Building’s Gallery 2. As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this interactive exhibition centers on the people and perspectives that shape American identity today. Through dialogue, storytelling, and shared reflection, visitors are invited to consider their own experiences—and how individual
A Practical Path Forward: Free Workshop Series Continues for East Central Indiana Entrepreneurs
In economic development circles, there is often a tendency to talk about entrepreneurship in broad, aspirational terms—innovation, disruption, growth. But on the ground, in communities like those across East Central Indiana, entrepreneurship is far more personal. It is measured in long hours, careful decisions, and the quiet determination to build something that lasts. That is precisely where the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Grant County
Campus Certifications Lead to Law School and Love
KOKOMO, Ind. — Connections made at Indiana University Kokomo prepared Sam Robinson for his future after graduation — both professionally and personally. Robinson, from Camden, graduated with degrees in sociology and criminal justice, with a minor in psychology, in December 2025, and has been admitted to the IU Maurer School of Law in Bloomington with a full scholarship. Professors and campus police officers guided him to opportunities including working as a campus cadet police officer; an internship
Grant County WorkOne Workshops for April 2026
Northwood Manor Senior Resource Expo
IUK Professor Recognized as a Distinguished Scholar
Professor recognized as Distinguished Scholar by the Indiana Academy of Science Hisako Masuda, Indiana University Kokomo professor of biochemistry, was honored by the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) as its 2026 Distinguished Scholar. The award is given to an individual who is recognized by the IAS as having an exceptional record of scholarship. Recipients are selected from nominations submitted to its awards committee. “I was surprised,” said Masuda, who joined IU Kokomo’s faculty in 2013. “I feel there
3 Marion High School Students Accepted to Ivy League Schools
Marion High School is proud to highlight an outstanding accomplishment by the three of our top students in the Marion High School Class of 2026: All three have been accepted to Ivy League schools! Though they are all still working through the decisions about where they will continue their studies after they graduate from MHS, we are proud to highlight these impressive accomplishments: Grace Carpenter has been accepted to Yale University and Harvard University Richard Detamore has been accepted to
MJH Student earns prize at national art competition
A McCulloch Junior High School student recently earned a national award in the annual Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Tallulah Gibson, MJH 8th-grader and a CSA Arts Academy student, was awarded a National Silver Key in the sculpture category at national level competition for her piece titled “Cuddle Bug”. Tallulah’s art advanced to the national competition by earning the highest regional honor, a Gold Key. The piece also received a juror’s award at the regional level. She also was awarded a
Wildcat Summer Academy: Creative Arts Camps (June 21-26)
Develop Skills & Explore Interests at WSA at Indiana Wesleyan University! The Wildcat Summer Academy delivers a college-like experience to high school students on campus from June 21–26. Students will:Experience dynamic learning and enriching social interactions in a supportive environmentDevelop new skills and engage with vibrant IWU faculty in exciting and thought-provoking waysExplore their interests and passions alongside like-minded students from around the countryIf you have students entering 9th
Grant Regional Adult Education Graduation
2026 Senior Expo with The Marion-Grant County Senior Center May 1st
Upcoming Events at the Hostess House
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










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