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MHS Students, Grads earn AP Scholar Honors and More

MHS students, grads earn AP Scholar honors and moreMHS students passed 129 AP exams for 11 different courses, with an overall passing rate 54.3% — though for some math and science exams passing rates exceeded 80%, even hitting 100% in chemistry! Several current Marion High School students and members of the MHS Class of 2025 have been recognized by the College Board for their cumulative excellent performance on multiple Advanced Placement tests in the 2024-25 school year or earlier in their high school

Marion Community Schools Chosen for ICHE Teacher Residency Program

MCS chosen for ICHE Teacher Residency Program Marion Community Schools has been selected by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to participate in their Teacher Residency Grant Program, which supports high-quality mentoring experiences for future educators.   The Teacher Residency Program, modeled after medical residency and apprenticeship programs, provides year-long, paid teaching experiences for student educators who plan on teaching kindergarten through 12th grade. Student educators teach

Indiana Wesleyan University Awarded Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana

Contacts: Pam Downing, Director of Communications pam.downing@indwes.edu Indiana Wesleyan University Awarded Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Indianapolis (July 18) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA). The CPSI recognizes eligible postsecondary institutions that have successfully demonstrated a supportive environment for U.S.

Upcoming Skills Training with Ivy Tech: Industrial Robotics, Leadership Dev., Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors, Microsoft Excel, SHRM/CP/SCP Cert, CNA Training, Conflict Management

&##128197; Upcoming Skills Trainings Listed by start date. &##129302; Industrial Robotics Bootcamp – PLC Level 2 Advanced training for those familiar with automation basics. You’ll learn to:Program HMIs and integrate analog signalsDevelop advanced ladder logicConfigure networked componentsPrepare for SACA Silver & Gold certifications &##128200; PLC Technician roles are projected to grow 30% by 2031. Details:&##128197; August 4 – August 8&##128344; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM&##128205; Marion Campus, Room

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Oct.24 at The GCPAC

City of Marion Budget & Finance Q&A Session August 4

Indiana Health Center, Marion Grand Opening August 7

Accounting Today Ranks DWD Tech Group #9 on VAR 100 List for 2025

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Ivy Tech to Offer Leadership Development Class August 7&8

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry On the Job Safety Training at Ivy Tech July 21 & 25

IDEM to Host Free Virtual Lunch & Learns for Small Businesses, Starting July 23

IDEM will be hosting several, free, virtual Lunch and Learns that provide companies with the support and resources to increase their efficiency and improve their health, safety, and environmental standards. The first session will cover best management practices for air compressors and takes place Wednesday, July 23rd from 12-12:30 p.m. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4l529HQPollution Prevention Resources: https://www.in.gov/idem/prevention/LinkedIn

Indiana's Department of Environmental Management Shares New Program Designed for Small Businesses

Indiana's Department of Environmental Management Shares New Virtual Small Business Program Begining July 23 IDEM will be hosting several, free, virtual Lunch and Learns that provide companies with the support and resources to increase their efficiency and improve their health, safety, and environmental standards. The first session will cover best management practices for air compressors and takes place Wednesday, July 23rd from 12-12:30 p.m. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4l529HQPollution Prevention

The Buckinghams at GCPAC, August 13

 Hey Baby, they're playing our song! August 13, 2025     One of the most beloved and respected Chicago bands ever to explode onto the national scene, The Buckinghams’ live concerts pack power into 60s pop rock. Bringing back great memories with their chart-topping 60s hits, The Buckinghams include 70s favorites in concert, electrifying audiences with dynamic vocals and solid harmonies. Since 1982, original Buckinghams Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna and their band deliver fast-paced shows and standing

MPL Courtyard Kick Off Event, August 23, 12-3pm

Marion Community Schools Onsite Registration Help Available 7/24 and 7/29

Onsite registration help available 7/24 and 7/29Any MCS families who have questions or need assistance can get in-person help at Marion High School during these help hours! Marion Community Schools is looking ahead to a great school year, with our first student day set for Aug. 6. But we need our families’ help to finalize our plans!  It is very important for all MCS families to confirm their student’s registration for the upcoming year, so we can plan well for classroom assignments, transportation, and

How Marion Works Podcast Ep. 14 - ''Bringing Waves to the City,'' ft. Splash House Available

How Marion Works Ep. 14 - "Bringing Waves to the City," ft. Splash HouseShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jul 14, 2025  |  Web Administrator Find the lat­est episode of ​“How Mar­i­on Works” on your favorite plat­form through this link:https://​www​.buz​zsprout​.com/244… All episodes includ­ing this one are also found at:https://​how​mar​i​on​works​.com/dow… #how­mar­i­on­works Pro­duced by Fre­quen­cy Canvas

Explore the Enigmatic World of the “Unicorn of the Sea” at Minnetrista’s Newest Exhibition, Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend

Explore the Enigmatic World of the “Unicorn of the Sea” at Minnetrista’s Newest Exhibition, Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend  July 11, 2025 Muncie, IN—Dive into the icy depths of the Arctic this summer at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens with Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend, a captivating traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Opening July 12 in Gallery 3 of the Center

Save the Date for National Night Out! 8/5/25

Save the Date for National Night Out! 8/5/25Shareemailfacebooklinkedin Jul 11, 2025  |  Web Administrator Save the date of Tues­day, August 5th, 2025, for Nation­al Night Out! This free evening event occurs nation­al­ly on the same date, bring­ing police offi­cers and the com­mu­ni­ty togeth­er for a night of fun. Stay tuned for more details, but for now, please mark your calendar!What is National Night Out?

Simulation Activities Lead to Innovation Award for IUK Professor

PRESS RELEASE Simulation activities lead to innovation award for IUK professor KOKOMO, Ind. — It’s like the Model UN — but with aliens. Students in an Indiana University Kokomo political science class gained hands-on experience in problem solving, negotiation, research, collaboration, and more through “Operation Vanguard,” a simulation activity led by Andy Tuholski, assistant professor of political science, during the fall 2024 semester. The three-day simulation required students to take on roles

Indiana University Kokomo Thought Leaders to Share at the First IU Economic Development Summit

PRESS RELEASE Indiana University Kokomo thought leaders to share expertise at the first-ever IU Economic Development Summit KOKOMO, Ind. — Experts from Indiana University Kokomo will be part of an event next month highlighting IU’s research, partnerships, and initiatives that impact economic development by fostering business growth, talent development, and community resilience. Leah Nellis, IU assistant vice president for school partnerships, and IU Kokomo vice chancellor for innovation and special

Event Rentals Now Available at the Kennedy Arts Center

AMPLIFY MARION HEADLINER: KARLEY SCOTT COLLINS

AMPLIFY MARION HEADLINER: KARLEY SCOTT COLLINSShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jul 10, 2025  |  Web Administrator AMPLI­FY MAR­I­ON HEAD­LIN­ER: KAR­LEY SCOTT COLLINSRis­ing coun­try artist Kar­ley Scott Collins is mak­ing waves with her pow­er­ful voice and raw, self-writ­ten songs, earn­ing spots on CMT’s Next Women of Coun­try and Mar­tin Guitar’s 2025 Artist Show­case. Fol­low­ing her acclaimed debut at the Grand Olé Opry and cur­rent­ly open­ing over 40 dates on Kei­th Urban’s HIGH AND ALIVE TOUR, she’s

Victoria Vath Earns Sage 100 Certification

Victoria Vath Earns Sage 100 Certification DWD Technology Group (DWD) is pleased to announce that Victoria Vath has successfully  passed her Sage 100 Certified Technical Consultant Certification Exam. We’re proud of the hard work and discipline displayed by Victoria to achieve this certification. As one of DWD’s Sage 100 team members, she will be able to better assist clients. Please join us in celebrating this achievement for Victoria. About DWD Technology Group: DWD Technology Group, with offices

CSA Summer Arts Camp Week 2: July 21-24

CSA Summer Art Camps Kick Off Next Week!Spots Still Available for a Summer Full of Creativity and Fun Marion, IN — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) is excited to announce that its 2025 Summer Art Camps begin next week, with programs for students of all ages in visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. These one-of-a-kind camps offer young artists the chance to explore their creativity, build confidence, and make new friends in a supportive, inspiring environment. CSA’s summer camps run throughout

Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery is coming to The GCPAC October 10, 2025, Tickets on Sale Now

 Experience the Magic of Live Music at Gas City Performing Arts Center!  Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery is coming October 10, 2025!   Something to be proud of  Daddy won't sell the farm  Lucky Man  She couldn't change me  Speed  My Town  Where I come from  Hell Yeah  Tickets on Sale Friday, July 11, 2025! TICKETS

MCS welcomes Principal Thompson to Frances Slocum Elementary

MCS welcomes Principal Thompson to Frances Slocum ElementaryThompson brings more than 20 years of educational experience to his new role. Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce that Adam Thompson has been named principal of Frances Slocum Elementary School. Thompson brings almost 20 years of educational experience, including work as an elementary teacher and as a district-level leader, coach, and mentor. Thompson said he is eager to build relationships with students, families, and staff while

Join the new Eagles Rewind Club! A Tribute Band Club

 The Eagles Rewind ClubJoin the new Eagles Rewind Club! A Tribute Band club where you can be a part of the fun that brings music to Wabash while getting your brand in front of a variety of patrons. Limited spots available!         Every Tribute Show at the Eagles Theatre!  $500 Membership Fee Includes:Four tickets to Tribute show of choiceWith your membership you will have your business name featured on night-of-show pre-show slide: Sponsored by The Eagles Tribute Club- list all business

May 2025 Labor Market Review

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Lee Greenwood, November 14, 2025 at The GCPAC

 Experience the Magic of Live Music at Gas City Performing Arts Center!  Join us for an unforgettable show with Lee Greenwood, November 14, 2025!   With seven #1 songs & 25 charted singles to his credit, choosing songs proved to be a success for Greenwood. His country hits include: “It Turns Me Inside Out”, “Ring On Her Finger Time On Her Hands”, ”She’s Lying”, “I Don’t Mind the Thorns If You’re The Rose”, “Dixie Road”, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”, “Going, Going, Gone”, “You Got A Good Love Comin”, “Fools

IUK Partners with IU Southeast to Support Teachers of English Language Learners

PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo partners with IU Southeast to support teachers of English language learners KOKOMO, Ind. — More than half of the children who attend Logansport Community Schools speak a language other than English at home. Indiana University Kokomo and its partner, IU Southeast, assist the school in meeting the needs of these students by offering teachers the opportunity to earn certification to teach English as a second language. Tara Kingsley, IU Kokomo interim associate dean of education,

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: Joe L Barnes

ARTIST ANNOUNCE­MENT! JOE L. BARNES Joe L. Barnes is a Gram­my-win­ning singer/​songwriter known for genre-blend­ing sound fus­ing Gospel, R&B, Roots, and Wor­ship. A for­mer mem­ber of Mav­er­ick City Music, he co-wrote the hit ​“Promis­es” before launch­ing a solo career with his new album ​“The Good Shep­herd,” a pow­er­ful debut inspired by Psalm 23. ​‘Joe L.’ will be the head­lin­ing per­former on Sun­day, Oct. 19th, 2025 dur­ing Ampli­fy Marion.

Second Harvest Food Bank July Tailgate Distribution

Country Superstar, Terri Clark is coming to the Gas City PAC!

Orchard Project Underway in IU Kokomo Sustainability Meadow

PRESS RELEASE More photos here. Orchard project underway in IU Kokomo Sustainability Meadow KOKOMO, Ind. — There’s something new growing in Sustainability Meadow. Indiana University Kokomo’s Student Sustainability Council, together with faculty and community volunteers, planted 20 apple trees in the ecological restoration site as part of a long-term plan to increase campus biodiversity. Andy Tuholski, director of the Office of Sustainability and assistant professor of political science, said the

Project Management Certification Prep (PMP) at Ivy Tech July 28-Aug 1

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 2 Class at Ivy Tech

IUK Launches New 3-Year Business Degree

PRESS RELEASE IUK launches new three-year business degree KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo students can now fast track their future by earning a business degree in three years. IU Kokomo will debut a three-year Bachelor of Science in Business degree program July 1, offering students an accelerated path to their careers. “It’s the same highly respected IU degree, with the same curriculum and same classes, on a shortened timeline” said Chitti Govindarajalu, dean of the School of Business. “We

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: SCOOT TEASLEY

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: SCOOT TEASLEYShare ARTIST ANNOUNCE­MENT! SCOOT TEASLEY Ris­ing star Scoot Teasley is mak­ing his mark in the Coun­try music scene, fea­tured on the cov­er of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Coun­try playlist, named a TIDAL Ris­ing Artist and includ­ed in Nashville Briefing’s Artists to Watch list. Hail­ing from Toc­coa, Geor­gia, Teasley har­ness­es R&B and Soul influ­ences to bring an inno­v­a­tive sound in cre­at­ing authen­tic Coun­try songs. Scoot will be play­ing on

Vita of Marion Collecting School Supplies for Giveaway

Vita's Back to School Bash July 31

How Smart Companies Build Bridges Across Departments

The challenge isn’t that departments don’t want to collaborate. It’s that they often don’t know how to do it meaningfully. Despite the best intentions, silos form easily and solidify over time, leaving once-fluid organizations rigid and reactive. The businesses that figure out how to breach those invisible walls—those are the ones that grow faster, solve problems quicker, and weather disruption with less drama. Interdepartmental communication isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the backbone of companies

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: LLOYD NICKS

Amplify Marion Artist Announcement: LLOYD NICKSShareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit ARTIST ANNOUNCE­MENT! LLOYD NICKS2025 Gram­my Award Win­ner Lloyd Nicks is a ris­ing force in con­tem­po­rary gospel and R&B, known for his soul­ful voice and pro­lif­ic song­writ­ing root­ed in his church upbring­ing. With chart-top­ping sin­gles and crit­i­cal acclaim across major plat­forms, Nicks is cap­tur­ing hearts and redefin­ing mod­ern inspi­ra­tional music. Stay tuned for more updates — FIRST on

Gas City Concerts at the Park 2025 Line Up

Lee Greenwood 40th Anniversary Tour Friday, November 14, 2025

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Lauren Alaina at The GCPAC Sept 25

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Save the Date: IHC Marion Grand Opening, August 7

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool

Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features:   Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can

Revamping Your Benefits Package: What Employers Need to Know

Offering a competitive benefits package is essential to attracting and retaining the best talent. However, as the needs of employees change, so too must the benefits that employers offer. In this article, we take a look at some of the most important benefits that employers should add to their rosters in order to stay competitive.Flexible Work Hours In today's rapidly-changing world, more and more employees are seeking flexible work arrangements. Whether it's the ability to work from home one or two days