Kimani Krienke

Facing someone on the wrestling mat or breaking school records in running is Madi Mikels’ way of letting go and connecting with others. The decorated three-sport athlete believes hard work with intent goes a long way and must be ongoing to be the...

Going out of his way to help others goes beyond Mike Eckhardt’s duty as a first responder. It’s a lifestyle for the firefighter paramedic who believes in helping out his fellow countrymen because he should, and he thinks everyone else should,...

On Wednesday, November 20, the Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) celebrated the positive change that was made in the City of Portage over the past year. Integral changemakers of the community gathered to reflect on the year’s...

Becoming a leader doesn’t always come naturally, but this doesn’t make the leadership any less impactful. Jiselle Chabes is pushed by her family and past experiences to continue becoming the person she needs to be for herself and her teammates....

Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) in Michigan City facilitated three murals this year – two in La Porte and one in Michigan City – as part of its mural program. The organization is on a mission to uplift and bring autonomy to neighborhoods...

On Wednesday, November 13, nearly 450 women gathered at the inaugural Professional Women’s Conference hosted by Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA). The day-long event full of keynote speakers, meeting vendors and breakout...

The arts and music are important in education and community engagement. José Moreno believes in the power of music, and as the president of Portage LIVE!, he’s determined to highlight Portage as a hidden musical gem. As a young child in the 1960s,...