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Leaders Who Cook & News from the Mansion

Leaders Who Cook and More News from the Mansion&##127810;Wine Tasting with Tonne Winery and scratch-made chef meals are here at the Hostess House! Leaders Who Cook fundraising competition is coming up soon! Our soup this week is Stuffed Pepper Soup. Take out orders are accepted at 765-664-3755 and our menu is on our website. Desserts and quarts of soup are also available.HollowineTHIS FRIDAY! October 30th 6:00 $30  Enjoy charcuterie boards and wines from our favorite local winery, Tonne Winery! Come

The Public is Invited to Dual Exhibitions Hosted by KAC and Sponsored by Marion Arts Commission

Marion, IN - Kennedy Art Center is pleased to announce the opening of two concurrent art exhibitions on Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Our first floor gallery exhibition, Made of Valor, was made possible with support from the art therapist at our local VA, who connected us with veterans willing to share their artwork in a show dedicated to allowing our vets to be seen and honored as we approach Veteran’s Day this year. Veteran’s experiences are complex and multifaceted as they re-integrate

Hostess House Fundraiser & This Week's Special

Whether you're looking for an effortless chef-prepared dinner at home or an unforgettable wine tasting with a local winery, we have something special planned for you at the Mansion. Our soup this week is Three Bean Chili. Take out orders are accepted at 765-664-3755 and our menu is on our website. Desserts and quarts of soup are also available. Leaders Who Cook 2026 For decades, the Historic Hostess House has stood as a gathering place for Grant County—a home for shared meals, weddings, civic milestones,

Indiana Wesleyan University sets all-time enrollment record with nearly 17,000 students

Marion, Ind. (Sept. 24, 2026) — With the fall semester fully underway, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) announced Thursday that it has enrolled a record 16,921 students across its three academic units, the highest total in the university's history. The figure represents an increase of more than 10% over the previous record of 15,339 students, set in August 2024. The growth extends across all three academic units, with each enrolling more students than in fall 2025. IWU Online enrolls 14,024 adult

Autumn at the Mansion

You are invited to enjoy Autumn at the Mansion! Whether you're looking for an effortless chef-prepared dinner at home or an unforgettable night of live classical music, we have something special planned for you at the Mansion. Here is everything happening across the house: Our soup this week is Chorizo and Black Bean Soup. Take out orders are accepted at 765-664-3755 and our menu is on our website. Desserts and quarts of soup are also available.  &##129383; Weekly Chef Feature: Take & Bake Meals

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GCYPN Relaunches to Connect the Next Generation of Grant County Leaders

After years of helping young professionals build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and create lifelong friendships, the Grant County Young Professionals Network (GCYPN) is entering an exciting new chapter. The Greater Grant County Chamber, alongside a dedicated volunteer leadership team representing organizations across the county, is relaunching GCYPN with a renewed vision to connect emerging professionals, strengthen community engagement, and showcase everything Grant County has to

Professor Shares Soccer History Expertise in World Cup Discussion

KOKOMO, Ind. — The World Cup reminds us of our humanity. Andrew McFarland, Indiana University Kokomo professor of history, said the social media surrounding the international tournament has added to the excitement, and reminded people of what we have in common. “At a time in the world where anti-immigrant and transnational rivalries are more heated than they’ve been in recent years, this World Cup is really reminding people that we like each other, that the citizens of these different countries are fun.

Political science professor recognized as Hoosier Resilience Hero

KOKOMO, Ind. — Lessons learned on his family’s northwest Indiana farm taught Andy Tuholski the importance of stewarding the land — lessons he carried into his career at Indiana University Kokomo. “I had a front-row opportunity to see how my dad emphasized conservation and sustainability as crucial parts of caring for the land instead of just profit maximization,” said Tuholski, assistant professor of political science. He noted that his father won several awards for being an early adopter of best

Computer science senior plans MBA as next step

KOKOMO, Ind. — When Sean Sonnenberg enrolled at Indiana University Kokomo three years ago, the newly-formed eSports team gave him a place to belong. “It was great,” he said. “There are plenty of computer science people who are also in eSports, so I got to connect with them earlier than I would have just in class. Being able to compete with a team was a great experience. It was very different than playing casually.” As he prepares to graduate May 14, Sonnenberg, from Kokomo, said being part of the team

December grad overcomes obstacles to earn dental school admission

KOKOMO, Ind. — As Gracie McClain’s parents drove her to an emergency room, she couldn’t help but think her lifelong dream of becoming a dentist was gone. “It was really scary,” she said. “I temporarily lost my ability to speak properly. Everything that came out of my mouth was gibberish, and I couldn’t see very well. It was a very unusual experience.” McClain, who was 17 at the time, learned within a few days she’d had a stroke. Luckily, it didn’t have long-term effects — and did not keep her from