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Two-week program challenged middle schoolers, showed them futures with college Two weeks. That’s how long approximately 60 middle school students spent participating in Indiana University Northwest’s Kids College. It’s not a long period, but...

Law Scholars Program to reduce tuition for up to four IU Northwest grads interested in pursuing a legal education The Indiana University Maurer School of Law, working in collaboration with Indiana University Northwest, has established a new program...

Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the grant awarded to Dunebrook, Inc. A check in the amount of $5,000 was presented by Horizon Bank’s Operational Risk Specialist, Krysta Loucks to Dunebrook’s Development Director Cathy Laughlin and Executive...

Billinero, an app-based savings account that awards cash prizes in monthly and quarterly drawings to select users, has named Jameka Williams of Merrillville, Ind. as the monthly $1,000 prize winner.  Williams, who works as an accounts payable team...

Today, many people believe that relics are a thing of the past with no relevance to today’s world. I disagree since many of us still utilize prayer cards, rosaries, and other touchstones from our upbringing that comfort us today. They serve as...

The development of young leaders is important for our community’s future, and no one understands that better than the Michigan City Police Department. That’s why they started a summer Youth Leadership Academy to help children going into sixth,...

Valpo Parks has initiated bids for work on the city’s newest and largest park, the Valpo Sports &  Recreation Campus. Bids for Phase I are due in July for work to begin later this summer on the park,  located on the city’s east...

Help the NWI Urban League Young Professionals reach their goal by July 15th! Be one of 500 People Giving$19.99 Campaign. No amount is too big or too small, your donations are always tax-deductible. Thank you in advance for your support.

The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved two new degrees during its June meeting that will prepare graduates for in-demand jobs. IU Northwest will offer a new online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in collaboration with IUPUI, IU...

The City of Valparaiso has partnered with a number of community organizations to offer cooling centers to help residents during the upcoming heat wave and reminds the community of the CARE program, which checks on residents who may need extra...