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USDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Akiptan, Inc., the Cherokee Nation Economic Development Trust Authority (CNEDTA) and the Shared Capital Cooperative have been approved or conditionally approved as intermediary lenders through the Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP). Once HPRP loans with these lenders close, these lenders will help agricultural producers and landowners resolve…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Noblesville Board of Public Works and Safety 08/23/2022
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 9 A.M. City Hall, Council Chamber Meeting Agenda Call meeting to order Pledge of Allegiance Petitions or comments by citizens who are present Approval of agenda Consent agenda For approval Approval of minutes: August 9, 2022 Board to consider temporary closure of Oak Harbour Circle for a block party (René…
Read MoreUSDA to Mail Additional Pre-Filled Applications to Producers Impacted by 2020, 2021 Disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021. More than 18,000 producers will soon receive new or updated pre-filled disaster applications to offset eligible crop losses. Approximately $6.4 billion has already been distributed to 165,000…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Noblesville Common Council 08/23/2022
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber 4 p.m. Budget Meeting in Rooms A213-A214 Regular Meeting Agenda Call meeting to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Approval of Executive Session Memorandum: Aug. 9, 2022 Approval of minutes: Aug. 9, 2022 Approval of minutes: Aug. 16, 2022 budget meeting Approval of agenda…
Read MoreNHS Band Boosters Announce Printing Error, Recall on Pot of Gold Raffle Tickets
The Noblesville High School (NHS) Band Boosters announced today a printing error with their 2022 Pot of Gold raffle tickets. The Boosters are a non-profit group of NHS volunteer parents who raise funds exclusively in support of the high school’s band programs. The raffle is a major fundraiser organized each year by the Boosters. While…
Read MoreSteve Wariner Named as Member of NaSHOF 2022 Hall Of Fame Class
Noblesville native and country music legend Steve Wariner was announced as one of this year’s editions to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The other four are Shania Twain, Hillary Lindsey, Gary Nicholson and David Malloy – the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) Class of 2022 – will join the legendary body in October,…
Read MoreCentier Bank Welcomes Andy Steffel to Carmel Business Banking Team
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, earlier this week welcomed Andy Steffel as Vice President, Business Banker, based in the bank’s Carmel office, located at 568 E. Carmel Dr. Steffel joins Centier after spending 14 years working in roles like portfolio manager as well as a relationship manager on the commercial lending…
Read MoreDuke Energy Indiana Adds $100,000 to Energy Bill Assistance Funds for Summer
Duke Energy is dedicating an additional $100,000 in financial assistance to Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills. Qualifying Duke Energy customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their account. The funding is made possible through Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund, which brings together customers and communities…
Read MoreHamilton County Emergency Management Receives Duke Energy Foundation Grant
The ability to receive emergency information is critical to keeping Hamilton County safe. “A weather radio is like a smoke alarm for emergencies,” said Shane Booker, Executive Director of Emergency Management. The National Weather Service sends alerts like severe weather watches and warnings to radios, but Emergency Management can send other alerts such as shelter-in-place,…
Read MoreHigher Education Commissioner Calls $111M Investment ‘Bold Strategy’ for Early Literacy Development in Indiana
Indiana Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery extends his congratulations and support to Dr. Katie Jenner and the Indiana Department of Education upon the announcement of the largest-ever investment into early literacy development for Hoosier students. “This bold strategy reflects the depth of the literacy challenge we face in Indiana, and Dr. Jenner and her team…
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