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IU Northwest offering free dental exams, cleanings, X-rays and more for children

IU Northwest offering free dental exams, cleanings, X-rays and more for children Annual ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event helps children who do not have dental insurance The annual Give Kids a Smile event, hosted by the Indiana University Northwest Dental Hygiene Program in partnership with the American Dental Association, will...

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Valparaiso Announces Appointments to Environmental Advisory Board

Valparaiso Announces Appointments to Environmental Advisory Board The Valparaiso City Council has announced the appointment of members to its newly established Environmental Advisory Board. “These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in sustainability, environmental science and community...

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IU South Bend’s ‘Map The Gap’ participants tour hospital, explore career options

IU South Bend’s ‘Map The Gap’ participants tour hospital, explore career options About a dozen recent high school graduates spent a recent Saturday talking with employees at Saint Joseph Health System and touring the Mishawaka hospital. It’s part of Indiana University South Bend’s “Map The Gap” program, designed to guide...

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Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Announce Community Investment Contributions for 2025

Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Announce Community Investment Contributions for 2025 The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that they presented checks totaling $335,000 to 11 organizations at a ceremony today at Four Winds South Bend.  These community...

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Purdue University Northwest named a College of Distinction

Purdue University Northwest named a College of Distinction Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned recognition as a College of Distinction for its commitment to providing a comprehensive, exceptional student experience that provides high-quality, active learning for students and ensures successful...

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Larson-Danielson food drive aims to collect 2,025 items for food pantries

Larson-Danielson food drive aims to collect 2,025 items for food pantries Larson-Danielson Construction is proud to announce the launch of its Winter Food Drive to support local communities in Northern Indiana. With a challenging food insecurity rate affecting approximately 100,000 residents—one in every six...

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Porter County Government oversees initiative to combat opioid crisis

Porter County Government oversees initiative to combat opioid crisis Porter County Government’s Opioid Settlement Committee launched the Opioid Crisis Committee to combat opioid addiction and distribute grant funds to local non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, community coalitions, and other entities....

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All the right notes: How music is creating campus community, lifelong skills for students

All the right notes: How music is creating campus community, lifelong skills for students IU Northwest students spearhead the RedHawk Orchestra Club A community can form around any number of things, but music in particular has a long history of bringing people together. Musical traditions date back thousands of years and today our...

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