Monthly Archives: February 2020

Indiana Dept. of Education Launches New Innovative School Portal

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has formally launched Indiana’s new modernized data portal, INview. Replacing Indiana’s current information portal Compass, and designed to fulfill federal accountability requirements for transparency under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), INview provides a robust view of districts and schools for both … Read More

Indy Free Tax Prep Available at East 38th Street Branch

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Friday, Feb. 7, free tax preparation to individuals and families with a combined income of $66,000 or less is available throughout the tax season at the East 38th Street Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, 5420 E. 38th Street. Assistance is available by appointment at the branch … Read More

Indiana Farm Bureau Now Accepting 2020 Student Scholarship Applications

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program for the 2020-2021 school year. Each year, INFB awards 13 scholarships to incoming or current college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture. The scholarships offered are the Marion Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship, two Collegiate Farm … Read More

Traveling With Paula: California, Here We Come! San Francisco

In the past I’ve told you that my sister Gail and I take a trip together, just the two of us, every five or six years. Well, we decided to include our younger brother Mark and go a year and a half ago to visit her in Oakland, California. We … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 7-13

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 11, 1920: Harlan “Pat” Page, assistant coach to Amos Alonzo Stagg at the University of Chicago, has accepted the position of athletic director at Butler College. Page’s appointment marks the passing of the haphazard athletic effort that has marked the history of Butler’s sports … Read More