Monthly Archives: August 2026

Bio-Pic “Jimmy” to Open 35th Heartland Film Festival

August 13, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS  Heartland Film is honored to announce that the Opening Night film for the 35th Heartland Film Festival will be the Festival World Premiere of Jimmy the untold true story of Jimmy Stewart starring KJ Apa. The Heartland Film Festival, presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square, is scheduled … Read More

Tax Incentives for Metrobloks Data Center Under Discussion

August 13, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Commission was set to hear and vote on a proposed $56 million incentive package for the Metroblocks high-density data center in Martindale-Brightwood at the commission’s Aug. 5 meeting. However, a city official with the Department of Metropolitan Development, asked the commission for a two-week delay … Read More

Indiana Literacy Rates Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year

August 13, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Following a historic jump last year, scores once again increased in 2026 — climbing 7.5 percentage points since 2021. With nearly 89% of students now reading by the … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 14-20

August 13, 2026 | by Weekly View

• It seems like every other day, there is a new recall on food and medications. Stay up-to-date on the latest recalls online at fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts — bookmark it! • Every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, the Cumberland Farmers Market is open just west of the Town Hall, 11501 E. Washington St. … Read More

Washington Square Mall Pre-Development Meeting Held

August 13, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — East side residents participated in City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart (R) town hall on Monday, Aug. 3. Based on a pre-development site study in February, led by Schmidt Associates,  and privately funded by real estate group, Lauth Group, the study included a community survey, outreach meetings and interviews with … Read More