Monthly Archives: February 2024

Applause!: Feb. 23-29

• Central Library is hosting a series of free programs covering nonprofit management topics beginning Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. The series is free and covers topics such as recruiting volunteers, starting a nonprofit, developing a board of directors, and planning programs. The series ends March 30. For more … Read More

Library Offers Help with Local Literacy

INDIANAPOLIS — iRead-3 is an assessment of foundational reading skills for third graders. In Marion County, IRead-3 pass rates are below the state average. The Indianapolis Public Library has programs and services that help support local literacy. Here are a few highlights. • On The Road To Reading: The Indianapolis … Read More

Thomas Carr Howe High School

Thomas Carr Howe High School opened its doors to its first class of students in the fall of 1938, marking the culmination of years of struggle by Irvington and east side citizens to secure a secondary school. Prior to being annexed by the city of Indianapolis in 1902, the town … Read More

“Building Indianapolis” Program through Indiana Landmarks March 14

INDIANAPOLIS— As Indianapolis’s oldest general contractor, the Junglaus-Campbell Company, founded in 1875m holds a treasure trove of resources related to the construction of some of the city’s greatest landmarks, including the Coca-Cola Building (now Bottleworks), the Madam C.J. Walker Building, Columbia Club, and Murat Temple. Recently, IUPUI worked with the … Read More

New Tax Info for Hoosier Military Members

INDIANA — New for this year’s Indiana Individual income tax return is a deduction for military pay earned by Hoosiers who are active or reserve members of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard. Retired military service members, or their surviving spouse, may also be eligible … Read More