Archive for January 2022
Purdue U: the cradle of quarterbacks, pride of Indiana
Even during the darkest times in Purdue football history (see: Hazell, Darrell. Also see: Akers, Fred), Boilermaker fans and administration could point with pride to the Cradle of Quarterbacks. There’s even a section on the school’s athletic website (purduesports.com) devoted to the Cradle. Three members have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame…
Read MoreIndiana K-12 school enrollment grows for 2021-2022 school year
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released data on school enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year. Enrollment in Indiana’s public and accredited non-public schools has grown to 1.12 million students, a modest increase from the previous school year. “With growing enrollment across all school types, today Indiana’s educators are focused on helping our students…
Read MoreIndiana Donor Network transplants more organs in 2021 than ever before
Despite the pandemic’s challenges in 2021, Indiana Donor Network pushed boundaries and demonstrated it is a catalyst for innovation as it transplanted more organs and saved more lives than any time in its 34-year history. As the federally designated organ recovery organization for 85 of Indiana’s 92 counties, Indiana Donor Network has increased the number…
Read MoreHoosier writers to speak around the state and offer writing workshops as part of Indiana Authors Awards Programs
More than 30 organizations will host Indiana authors during 2022 as part of a statewide speakers program and writing workshop program offered through the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. Category winners and shortlisted authors from the 2020 awards will visit communities virtually and in-person for the speaker program events to provide readings and…
Read MoreThank You from Beta Epsilon Chapter of Tri Kappa
The Beta Epsilon Chapter of Tri Kappa in Noblesville would like to say a big THANK YOU to the community of Noblesville and beyond for the generous donations to the Red Stocking Fund during the 2021 Christmas season. Last year was another stressful year yet we were again surprised with the amount of donations. We…
Read MoreNumber, please…
I’d like to share a few numbers with you: 4927262920202826 5736282018082727 9284748495483838 These are some of the tracking numbers for the Christmas gifts I bought online over the past few months. I copied and pasted the figures into the UPS or FedEx websites to be sure they were on the way. By the way, those…
Read MoreCommunity First Bank of Indiana announces recent promotions
Robb Blume, President & CEO of Community First Bank of Indiana, is pleased to announce the following promotions for the team serving in Hamilton County: Carlonda Davis has been promoted to Vice President, Human Resources Director/DE&I Officer. She has 4 years of experience in the financial services industry and over 15 years in the Human…
Read MoreUniversity of Iowa announces Fall 2021 President’s List
More than 800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2021 fall semester. President’s list status was earned by only two first year undergraduates during the 2021 fall semester at Iowa; only 135 second year students; only 250 third year students; and only 420 fourth year students. Carson…
Read MoreUniversity of Iowa announces 2021 fall semester Dean’s List
More than 6,900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2021 fall semester. Dean’s list status was earned by only 1,402 first year undergraduates during the 2021 spring semester at Iowa, only 1,427 second year students, only 1,836 third year students, and only 2,304 fourth year students.…
Read MoreMissouri State University announces fall 2021 Dean’s List
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale). Madelynn Ayen, of Fishers made the list. Ayen was among more than…
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