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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 ...read more

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 ...read more

  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 ...read more

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 ...read more

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 ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2026     CONTACT: Patricia Gibson, Director of Communications, Marion Community Schools cell: 765.618.2924 email: pgibson@marion.k12.in.us     Gianettes are IHSDTA scholastic hip-hop champs!   Congratulations to the Marion High School Gianettes dance team on their victory at the IHSDTA state finals!  The Gianettes earned the hip-hop title for the ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2026   CONTACT: Patricia Gibson, Director of Communications, Marion Community Schools cell: 765.618.2924 email: pgibson@marion.k12.in.us     Marion JROTC marksman Hamilton qualifies for Junior Olympics and All-Services National Championship   Marion JROTC cadet Gwynneth Hamilton has qualified for two prestigious national marksmanship competitions:  She ...read more

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 ...read more