FEB. 27-MARCH 4, 2012

This week, read about local not-for-profit Christel House International's plans for a charter school targeting high school dropouts and find out why the Indianapolis Airport Authority is spending millions on bats. In Focus, see how the CityWay development downtown will integrate varied uses. And in A&E, get Lou Harry's take on "August: Osage County" at the Phoenix.

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Pan Am Plaza redevelopment brewing

February 23, 2012 |

The two entities that control the future of Pan Am Plaza have come to an agreement that could lead to the redevelopment of one of the most valuable parcels downtown.

Indiana Live receives offer from Hoosier Park owner

February 23, 2012 |

Indiana Live is receiving overtures from potential buyers, including the owner of local competitor Hoosier Park & Casino, its parent company said in a recent bankruptcy court filing.

IU may launch Indy school focused on philanthropy

February 23, 2012 |

Administrators at Indiana University and IUPUI want to create a philanthropy-driven school in Indianapolis, and they might do away with another widely recognized school in the process.

Christel House charter school to target dropouts

February 23, 2012 |

Charter schools for adults continue to pick up steam, as Christel House International prepares to launch the fourth such school in Indianapolis.

Serial entrepreneur builds more than business

February 23, 2012 |

Westfield resident Jenn Kampmeier is a CEO—that’s “chief everything officer” in the get-it-done world of startups—who prefers an even-loftier title: Mom.

Airport spending millions to protect rare bats

February 23, 2012 |

The Indianapolis Airport Authority board has approved a $504,872, two-year contract with Indiana State University to study the federally endangered Myotis sodalis, which brings to $2.5 million what the airport has paid ISU since 2004 to track and observe the minuscule mammals.

Couple accused of tax fraud turning the tables on state

February 23, 2012 |

Real estate investor Chris Marten and his wife, Janice—a longtime Carmel jeweler—charge in a new federal lawsuit that investigators trampled on their constitutional rights during the inquiry, which resulted in 28 criminal charges.

Indians revenue grows, profit tops $1 million in 2011

February 23, 2012 |

The minor-league Indianapolis Indians overcame a bevy of obstacles last season to continue a run of major-league profits.

Soaring revenue at Angie’s List impresses analysts

February 23, 2012 |

Indianapolis-based Angie's List beat analysts’ revenue expectations in its first quarter as a public company, seeing results from a marketing campaign that drove up expenses.

Industrial spec development making a comeback

February 20, 2012 |

Speculative development is returning to the modern bulk industrial market after a four-year drought, with at least two projects preparing to break ground this spring and another in the works.

CityWay designed to integrate retail, housing, hotel, YMCA

February 22, 2012 |

Architects were told to push the envelope and integrate. Be mindful of where you are in the city and integrate well.

Technology helps Ivy Tech marry new, old construction

February 22, 2012 |

3-D scans match former hospital with building plans.

EDITORIAL: Time to put TIFs in the spotlight

February 23, 2012 |

TIF proponents argue that the new private-sector developments—from the JW Marriott downtown to the Dow AgroSciences expansion on the northwest side—wouldn’t happen without the incentives.

MORRIS: Shepard’s legacy is open government

February 23, 2012 |

I was pleased when the Hoosier State Press Association recently honored Shepard with a Frank O’Bannon Sunshine Award for his support of open government. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient.

KENNEDY: The harmful problem with ‘principles’

February 23, 2012 |

I have my own “principled” critique of the Affordable Care Act.

BOWMAN: A UAW member cheers right-to-work

February 23, 2012 |

Gov. Daniels and the Indiana Legislature seized the brave choice to do what was right for residents and union workers and passed right-to-work legislation.

FEIGENBAUM: Maneuvering already under way for 2013 session

February 23, 2012 |

It may seem the next few weeks will be devoid of major public policy debates you’re accustomed to expect as sessions wind down, but rest assured that activity below the surface is already paving the way for intriguing major action in 2013.

ALTOM: Technology projects require end-user input

February 23, 2012 |

As we used to say in a career I had long ago, you can hammer a nail with your shoe, but it’s not particularly efficient. Unfortunately, too many technology users are doing just that.

SKARBECK: Big investment scores few and far between

February 23, 2012 |

The dream for many investors is to buy a stock that hits the home run—a desire for the lucrative multi-bagger (insert five, 10 or your pick in place of “multi”.)

HICKS: Upcoming election to influence corporate tax cuts

February 23, 2012 |

Obama’s plan is to eliminate loopholes for energy companies and create new ones for manufacturing firms. The condition of the 2012 electoral map should make his motivations clear.

Good movement on school funding

February 23, 2012 |

It only makes sense that if students attend more than one school in a given year, there would be a funding system that counts students’ attendance more than once a year.

Right-to-work puts state on right path

February 23, 2012 |

No one has said right-to-work will be the immediate cure-all for what ails our economy (our struggles are largely due to national concerns). But it also won’t lower wages and threaten workers’ safety and health care, as opponents claimed.

Hospitals’ impact less than reported

February 20, 2012 |

After years of screaming by employers that spiraling health care spending is crimping their profits and forcing them to hold down wages, the economic impact study released last week by Indiana University Health suggests health care spending is an unmitigated blessing to the Indiana economy.

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