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Schoettle grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Southport High School and Indiana University. He then departed on a tour of middle Indiana, reporting for papers in Greenwood, Frankfort, Columbus and Franklin before landing at IBJ in 1998. At his previous jobs, he spent a decade as a political and government reporter. Beyond writing, Schoettle’s passions include animals and wildlife, watching all manner of television and long-distance cycling and running. Though he put away his trumpet many years ago, he remains an avid music fan. Schoettle shares his home in Southport with his wife, Elizabeth, three salty dogs and three sweet cats. Preferring to live in a “park-like setting,” one of his primary goals each spring and summer is to see how seldom he can mow his front lawn.

Articles

IU fans still not sold on school’s football coach

The first five years of the Kevin Wilson era have done little to move the needle on Indiana’s home football attendance. With a new contract that doubles Wilson’s salary announced Monday, IU leaders must be hoping for a better return on investment.

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NCAA wants new March Madness TV deal

The NCAA last month reopened negotiations with CBS and Turner Broadcasting System for its massive men’s basketball tournament television contract, which generates 85 percent of the organization's revenue.

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Local economy takes lumps with Colts failings

A single Indianapolis Colts home playoff game helps sell nearly 15,000 hotel rooms, tens of thousands of meals and reams of merchandise while scoring the city and state a seven-figure tax windfall.

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Pacers attendance, TV ratings bouncing up

The Pacers have more reason to be merry than grinchy this holiday season. The team’s TV ratings this year are up 27 percent and attendance is 500 fans per game ahead of this time last year.

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IndyCar inks key deals, appears headed for Boston

Last month, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh gave IndyCar officials an ultimatum to get moving on race planning or else. With promoters throwing their effort into overdrive, things are looking good for the Labor Day weekend race.

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2015 NEWSMAKERS: Bob & Tom

Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold—of “The Bob & Tom Show” fame—were inducted this fall into the National Radio Hall of Fame, where Kevoian announced he would retire at the end of the year.

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New mayor means CIB changes are likely

The new-look Capital Improvement Board–which owns Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Victory Field and Lucas Oil Stadium as well as the Indiana Convention Center–will probably be less cheerleader and more watchdog.

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