Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding aims to tackle students’ basic needs, ensuring access to food,...
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Porter County Government’s Veteran Services: Paulina Huffman’s mission to make a difference
Paulina Huffman is exactly who you’d want by your side if you’re a veteran in Porter County navigating the complex system of benefits and services. As a veterans services officer, Huffman’s been making a meaningful difference since she...
Franklin Street Bridge Closure
The Franklin Street Bridge leading to Washington Park will be CLOSED FOR REPAIRS beginning this Thursday, Jan. 16 and lasting through approximately March 15. Thank you for your patience.
Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Donate Proceeds from the 2024 Four Winds Invitational
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that a donation of $100,000 was presented to Beacon Children’s Hospital today during a check presentation ceremony. The donation is a result of the...
Valpo to Host Food Drive for Martin Luther King Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the City of Valparaiso will host a drive-through food drive on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Butterfield Pavilion, 600 Evans Ave., from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. “In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s legacy, we...
First Trust Credit Union staff and members give back to the community across four branches during the holiday season
Community givebacks are First Trust Credit Union’s bread and butter, and during the holidays, this desire to do good in the community manifests itself in many different ways, varying from branch to branch. “A very important part of the...
PGA pro takes over municipal golf course
Patrons of Michigan City Municipal Golf Course can expect a next-level experience in 2025 because – for the first time in many years – the city will have a PGA-certified golf pro running the show. Justin Stevens, Michigan City’s new...
La Casa de Amistad Receives $15,000 Grant from Comcast to Support Digital Skills Training in Michiana
Comcast donates 25 laptops to graduates of digital education program Comcast today announced it has awarded a $15,000 grant to La Casa de Amistad, a South Bend-based community organization providing educational, cultural, and advocacy...
First Low-Residency Master of Music student “arrives” at IU South Bend
Bill Klemm has an abiding passion for composing classical music. He also has a family, a job in information technology, and another position as a trombone teacher. He grew up near South Bend, but he is currently based in Anchorage, Alaska. His unique...
IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offerings for January, February 2025
Free and low-cost courses for all in AI, estate planning, gardening and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of...