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PRESS RELEASE Commencement celebrates achievements of the Class of 2025 KOKOMO, Ind. — In an explosion of cream and crimson confetti and a fanfare by a brass quintet, the Class of 2025 graduated during Indiana University Kokomo’s 56th Commencement on Tuesday (May 13). Anticipated thunderstorms held off for the outdoor ceremony, held under cloudy skies. More than 400 graduates processed from ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summers of Marion Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for Third Consecutive Year Summers of Marion is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana list ranking in the Top 5 of the Small-Medium Company category, a prestigious recognition awarded by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Research Group. This marks the ...read more

Marion High School joins Rural Early College Network   Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce that Marion High School is joining the Rural Early College Network. The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis has selected MHS as a partner school in the Rural Early College Network 2.0.  Through this program, funded by a $10 million education ...read more

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Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business MonthAnother calendar page has come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in May and Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the coffee shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and the service providers who ...read more

Indiana Wesleyan University Accredited by National Organization for Financial Integrity MARION, IN (May 6, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has received official accreditation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Integrity (ECFA), a national organization recognized for promoting financial integrity among Christ-centered institutions.  The accreditation affirms IWU's commitment ...read more

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leeah Peters, Marketing Coordinator DWD Technology Group 260.423.2414 lpeters@dwdtechgroup.com Victoria Vath Joins DWD as a Systems Consultant DWD Technology Group (DWD) is pleased to announce the addition of Victoria Vath as a Systems Consultant. Victoria has over 12 years of experience with Sage 100. She has worked with Sage 100 Crystal Reports for 20 years. ...read more

PRESS RELEASE IUK offers college prep camp for Marion Community Schools Middle school students from Marion will get an inside look at college life, at Indiana University Kokomo’s free Ignite Your Future camp June 9-13. Brandi Keith, adjunct professor of sociology and student success, said incoming sixth and seventh graders from the Marion Community Schools will participate in on campus ...read more

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 ...read more