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Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events

Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events Resource fair, day of service, panel discussion and more occurring during week of Veterans Day Indiana University Northwest is hosting several events during Vet Week 2024, which begins on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. IU Northwest is proud to...

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1st Source Foundation helps secure victims of domestic violence with $10,000 grant to Stepping Stone Shelter

1st Source Foundation helps secure victims of domestic violence with $10,000 grant to Stepping Stone Shelter This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. Serving a vulnerable population takes time, effort, and resources that few have...

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From Target to Red Cross in a year: How United Way Northwest Indiana helped Ariana Brooks Level Up her career

From Target to Red Cross in a year: How United Way Northwest Indiana helped Ariana Brooks Level Up her career In 2023, Ariana Brooks was treading water working at Target. She got by, but she wanted more – retail was not a long-term career path for her, so she started to look around. One potential field stood out: healthcare, and phlebotomy (blood testing)...

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Valparaiso American Legion Post 94 Riders Raise $12,500 for VNA Hospice of NWI

Valparaiso American Legion Post 94 Riders Raise $12,500 for VNA Hospice of NWI The Valparaiso American Legion Riders Post 94 held its inaugural Forever Our Heroes ride on August 10, 2024 with nearly 50 riders who stopped at American Legions in Michigan City, Kingsford Heights and Kouts. The ride raised $12,500 for the VNA...

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Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House

Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House On the morning of Saturday, October 26, Indiana University Northwest hosted its annual Fall Open House event. Over 150 students and their family members came from all over the Region to learn about the vast number of educational opportunities...

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Indiana American Water Provides Financial Assistance Programs for Customers

Indiana American Water Provides Financial Assistance Programs for Customers Indiana American Water offers customers several financial assistance options to help pay their bill. Sometimes finances are stretched thin, and it can be hard to get back on track once an account falls behind. Below is a listing of American...

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce the 2024 Innovators Award Winners

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce the 2024 Innovators Award Winners The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2024 Innovators Awards. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the group’s annual luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 20 at Purdue University...

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Indiana American Water and GEO Academies celebrate $25,000 workforce readiness grant

Indiana American Water and GEO Academies celebrate $25,000 workforce readiness grant Indiana American Water, in partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation, awarded a $25,000 grant to GEO Academies on Thursday, October 23 to support the school’s Workforce Readiness and STEM education programs. The check...

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Valparaiso Police Department honors officers at awards ceremony

Valparaiso Police Department honors officers at awards ceremony On October 24, 2024, the Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department joined together to honor members of their respective agencies for selfless acts of bravery, heroism, and dedication stemming from the April 25, 2024,...

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Community conversation series on carbon removal beginning soon

Community conversation series on carbon removal beginning soon Community leaders to discuss modernization, investing in steel industry The Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is announcing a new initiative to convene community leaders to discuss modernizing and investing...

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