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HHSC IDES Meal Pack Yields Over 15K Meals
The 2nd Annual International Disaster Emergency Services Team (IDES) Meal Pack, sponsored by the Hamilton Heights School Corporation Wellness Team, took place earlier this week. This gathering and service project was designed to focus on staff social/emotional wellness in this season of giving. In traditional Heights’ fashion, several student teams joined in bringing together a…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 22, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 8:02 a.m.SET: 5:21 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 40 °FLOW: 30 °F Today is…: • Abilities Day• National Cookie Exchange Day• National Re-Gifting Day What Happened On This Day: • 1894 The Dreyfus affair begins in France when Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted of treason• 1944 German troops demand the surrender of US troops…
Read MoreKettler Steps Down as ISDA Director
On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced the resignation of Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). Kettler’s last day will be Jan. 6, 2023. “Bruce is a lifelong member of the agriculture community and understands the significant role the ag industry plays in Indiana,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb. “Through his…
Read MoreSenate Proposes Reevaluating State’s Tax Structure
By Whitney Downard Some state senators are touting the possibility of reinventing Indiana’s tax structure to determine whether the state could eliminate individual and corporate income taxes. They say it’ll take pressure off residents and businesses, but it would also depress future revenue as others say Indiana needs to invest in its quality of life.…
Read MoreSecretary of State-Elect Diego Morales Announces New Head of Securities Division
Secretary of State-Elect Diego Morales said that Marie Castetter would be his choice for his administration’s securities commissioner. Castetter is the first woman to serve in the role in nearly six decades and previously served as a Hancock County Superior Court judge following her appointment by Gov. Eric Holcomb. She brings a wealth of experience…
Read MoreIndiana Wins Another COVID Vaccine Victory
Indiana has prevailed in yet another legal fight against President Joe Biden’s executive overreach in the form of COVID vaccine mandates. This time, in a lawsuit filed by Indiana and two other plaintiff states, a U.S. appeals court struck down a rule requiring vaccination for anyone working for federal contractors. “Hoosiers and all Americans should…
Read MoreIndiana Coach of the Year Speaks at Kiwanis About Soccer Excellence
The Sky is the Limit with IWU, ATP Flight School Partnership
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global has partnered with ATP Flight School, the largest flight training company in the United States, to create streamlined degree pathways for pilots who complete their FAA Certificate through ATP. Alumni who enroll at IWU can count their flight training experience as degree credit and receive a ten percent tuition discount…
Read MoreSERVPRO Set to Kick Off 5th First Responder Bowl
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of thousands of first responders nationwide, SERVPRO will host the fifth annual SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The University of Memphis Tigers will face off against the Utah State University Aggies. Kickoff is set for Dec. 27 at 3:15 on…
Read MorePurdue to Offer New, Fully Online Master of Science in International Agribusiness
Purdue University is offering a new fully online Professional Master of Science in International Agribusiness aimed at agribusiness professionals worldwide. Applications are being taken now, and the program launches in January 2023. The new degree is particularly valuable for learners looking to enhance their skills in data analytics, quantitative data analysis and data-based decision-making. This…
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