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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Marion Alumni NewsHome Association News MHSAA presents $22,000+ in scholarships to MHS seniors MHSAA presents $22,000+ in scholarships to MHS seniors Patricia GibsonApril 22, 2025MCS News, MHSAA News Marion High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce 33 scholarship awards totalling more than $20,000 for 23 outstanding Marion High School graduating seniors!  MHSAA is proud to note that ...read more
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Alice Kids Poster.pngSavedCSA Children’s Theatre Presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. A Whimsical Musical Adventure for the Whole Family – May 17–18, 2025 Marion, IN– Don’t be late for this very important date! The CSA Children’s Theatre proudly presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR., a charming and fast-paced musical based on the beloved animated classic. Performances will be held May ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Celebrate the roots of sustainability at the 2025 Muncie Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. This free, family-friendly event honors Muncie’s 27th year as a Tree City USA, bringing the community together to explore nature, plant for the future, and take home a tree of their own. At 10:30 a.m., Mayor Dan Ridenour will present the ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Biochemistry professor earns Indiana Academy of Sciences honor KOKOMO, Ind. — An Indiana University Kokomo faculty member has been elected a Fellow of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS). Hisako Masuda, associate professor of biochemistry, received the honor at the Academy’s recent annual meeting. She is IU Kokomo’s fifth faculty member to be recognized as a Fellow. “Dr. ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Check out the list of upcoming training opportunities available for FREE to Early Childhood Educators thanks to ECI TRAC! Use the individual links to register for the date you are interested in. Not an Early Childhood Educator? No problem! We offer training for any business or organization for $75/person! Contact Libby for more information: libby@thrivinggrantcounty.com Training Dates:May 10th ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Marion Chapter of Circle of Ivy invites you to join us for a special Make, Take, and GIVE event hosted at Hometown Petals & More in Gas City on Tuesday, May 13 at 3 PM!You’ll have the opportunity to create your own fresh flower arrangement while connecting with other inspiring local women and learning more about Ivy Tech Marion’s Circle of Ivy—a vibrant network of women dedicated to supporting ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
   &##127881; You’re Invited to the 2025 Impact Awards!   Tuesday, May 6, 2025 &##128338; 3:00–5:00 PM &##128205; The Garden House at Matter Park, Marion     Let’s celebrate the power of what we’ve done—together. Join United Way Grant County for an afternoon recognizing the incredible programs, volunteers, and partnerships that shaped the past year—and launching the work to ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE IUK offers college prep camp for Marion Community Schools Middle school students from Marion will get an inside look at college life, at Indiana University Kokomo’s free Ignite Your Future camp June 9-13. Brandi Keith, adjunct professor of sociology and student success, said incoming sixth and seventh graders from the Marion Community Schools will participate in on campus ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
All-City Art Show to feature Marion students’ visual and performing arts (5/16-17)Art show is part of more than a week of arts in the spotlight at MCS 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 16, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Visitors will enter through the Walton Performing Arts ...read more
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jaime Pitt Director, Marion Public Libraryjpitt@marion.lib.in.usMoving stories improve our lives.StoryWalk opening at Earth Day event in Matter ParkMarion – Readers of all ages will walk, run, or roll from page to page as stories unfold at Marion’s inaugural StoryWalk, which debuts April 24 in Matter Park in Marion. “Reading should be enjoyable, and the StoryWalk ...read more
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Contact: Meagan Mathias Community Leadership Director Email: Meagan@GiveToGrant.org April 4, 2025   New Fund Expands Opportunities for Inclusive Projects in Grant County Community Foundation and AWS Foundation Launch AWS Inclusive Communities Grant Cycle   Grant County, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Grant County and AWS Foundation have announced a new grant opportunity focused on ...read more
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Business mentorship program sets first year students up for success KOKOMO, Ind. — When freshman Ty Frazier needed to find the Indiana University Kokomo writing center, he knew exactly who to ask. With a quick text to his mentor Gannon Davis, assigned by School of Business faculty, he knew exactly where to access help with an assignment. “Having another student who is a year or ...read more
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
 Logan Lemon Passes CPA Exam DWD Technology Group (DWD) is pleased to announce that Logan Lemon has successfully passed his CPA exam. Please join us in celebrating this achievement for Logan! About DWD Technology Group: DWD Technology Group, with offices located in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in the evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of accounting and ...read more
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
UNITED WAY OF GRANT COUNTY WELCOMES KAYLA JOHNSON AS NEW IMPACT COORDINATOR New full-time role is made possible through grant funding from the Community Foundation of Grant County Marion, IN – April 4, 2025 – United Way of Grant County is thrilled to welcome Kayla Johnson as the organization’s new full-time Impact Coordinator. This new position, made possible through generous funding from the ...read more
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Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Link to form here:Madison-Grant High School P-CAP Industry Partner Interest Form
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
MARION, Ind. (March 31, 2025) – Earlier this month, President Jon Kulaga announced the faculty recognition award winners for the university. Bestowed annually, these awards highlight the excellence of the faculty God has provided to serve the Indiana Wesleyan University community. Both awards are based on peer nominations from faculty, with additional input from administrators welcomed. This ...read more
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Little Giants Preschool sets application dates for 2025-26 school year   Families can begin their application for Little Giants Preschool for the 2025-26 school now.   Little Giants Preschool encompasses Marion Community Schools' Head Start, Title I, On My Way Pre-K, and Special Services-funded programs. There are several factors considered when determining which program a student will ...read more
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE NMAT degree provides skills for video game creation KOKOMO, Ind. — As an artist, Z Fanning chose an unusual medium as his focus. Video game design. As he prepares to graduate from Indiana University Kokomo in May, he’s completing his senior thesis project, designing a game using skills gained while earning his degree in New Media, Art, and Technology (NMAT). “NMAT as a whole ...read more
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
We’re excited to welcome homeschool families to join us for Homeschool Day at Minnetrista on April 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special event offers an immersive and hands-on learning experience that sparks curiosity and creativity. Children will explore nature, history, and art through interactive activities, including bird call identification, historical artifact exploration, and creating ...read more
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
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Friday, March 21, 2025
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Wednesday, February 05, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025  Greater Grant County Announces Hiring of Director of Workforce Development  Grant County, IN – Greater Grant County is pleased to announce the hiring of Shelby Schuh as its new Director of Workforce Development. In this role, Shelby will lead initiatives to strengthen connections between local businesses, schools, and community organizations, ensuring a ...read more
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