Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive

The Indianapolis Top Secret That Helped Win World War II

August 29, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

In 1942, the United States was focused on Europe and the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. was forced to join the hostilities by the Pearl Harbor attack and we had only be at war a few months. Everyone was trying to do their part to help our boys be victorious as … Read More

Weekly View Sports Potpourri

August 29, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

 A Chip Off the Old Block, By George From the fathers and sons section of the sports world — Warren Central High School’s starting quarterback, senior Jeff George Jr. (yes he’s the son of that Jeff George) is definitely following in his dad’s footsteps. Jeff Sr.’s alma mater, the University … Read More

Theatre Review: Abraham Lincoln at the Fringe

August 22, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

Indy Fringe is always a hectic time for the theater lover. So many wonderful performances, so little time, but this year there was an especially poignant performance that I will always remember. I was lucky enough to catch Abraham Lincoln at TOTS last weekend and it was a real treat … Read More

Will Juan Montoya Return to the Indianapolis 500?

August 22, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

In the 2000 Indianapolis 500 mile race, the first race of the new millennium, a 24 year old Colombian named Juan Pablo Montoya dominated the month of May and won the race with almost ridiculous ease. Starting from 2nd place, Montoya in his Chip Ganassi Target sponsored G-Force Oldsmobile, led … Read More

Colts Open 2013 Season with an OUCH!

August 15, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

It was a preseason game of course, but for the Horseshoe to get spanked 44-20 by the Buffalo Bills, of all teams, was a real disappointment to all of us Colts fans. With the exception of two big plays, there just was not a whole lot for the fans in … Read More