DEC. 21-27, 2018
IndyReads, the adult literacy not-for-profit founded in 1988, has entered a new chapter after years of steeping in red ink. Finishing his second year as CEO, Ryan King has turned around its finances and significantly altered its teaching model, Lindsey Erdody reports. Also in this week’s issue, Samm Quinn reports that while Fishers officials are eager to make progress on the proposed Nickel Plate Trail, Noblesville isn’t showing anywhere near the same kind of enthusiasm for its portion of the trail. And John Russell explains how consumers can prepare for a new requirement that hospitals publicly list their prices for a wide variety of procedures—although the price they pay might be different.
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After run of deficits, Indy Reads retools approach to teaching, finds new funding
Indy Reads launched a redesigned literacy program in fall 2017, and the board recently approved a new mission statement and strategic vision.
Read MoreNoblesville hasn’t advanced Nickel Plate trail, as mayoral candidates question plan
As Fishers charges ahead with converting the Nickel Plate Railroad into a pedestrian pathway, the trail through Noblesville doesn’t seem to be gaining that same traction.
Read MoreNew rule will make hospitals list prices, but what patients pay could differ greatly
Starting Jan. 1, every U.S. hospital will be required to post standard charges online for every item and service they provide, from bandages and drugs to operating rooms and organ transplants.
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Lawrence plans Fort Harrison cultural district as a way to draw visitors
With a $5.85 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, the city of Lawrence and Arts for Lawrence are poised to launch a major project focused on the arts and the area’s military history.
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How two Hollywood actors bought the farm and built careers in the Midwest
Two of Indy’s leading actors gave up lucrative careers in movies, TV and commercials to make a new life for themselves in central Indiana.
Read MoreInvestors thrashing bank stocks, despite solid earnings
Investors have turned pessimistic about everything from the inevitability of a U.S. recession to growing international trade disruptions and higher loan defaults.
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Seafood restaurant planned for hotel across from Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The new locally developed seafood eatery is one of four retail tenants that have agreed to lease space in the dual-branded Hyatt Hotel development across from Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The restaurant plans a second location at the Yard at Fishers District.
Read MoreQ&A with Dan Gosling, creator of the lip balm ChopSaver
Gosling has sold about 700,000 sticks since creating the product in his kitchen in 2004.
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Pacers sign multimillion-dollar jersey sponsorship deal with Motorola
Christmas came early for the Pacers in the form of a sponsorship deal a source said likely will pay the NBA franchise up to $10 million over two years.
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Editorial: Our 2019 agenda includes Circle Centre, commuter tax and more
While we are glad to see the current efforts to spruce up the 23-year-old mall, it will continue to decline without a new master plan that shifts much of the space to alternative uses, such as office and residential.
Read MoreMICKEY MAURER: Identify these Hoosiers and crack the code
An end-of-year puzzle to keep you sharp as the calendar turns to 2019.
Read MoreAnn Murtlow & Michael Huber: Pass a bias-crimes law with no exceptions
If we go to the Statehouse ready to exclude some of our fellow citizens— trading equality for expediency—any victory would be a hollow one that surrenders any claim to real leadership.
Read MoreAndy Crask: Smart city technology is answer to city’s population boom
Increasing the rate at which we adopt “smart city” technology that enhances connectivity, improves quality of life, and better supports urban population growth is paramount for urban planners in Indianapolis.
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URBAN DESIGN: Placemaking and retail go hand in hand
Far from dead, bricks-and-mortar stores have the power to boost city in quest for workforce talent.
Read MoreBob Wilson: Why gender balance isn’t working (and what to do about it)
Things need to change. Women need to be where decisions are made. Why? They think differently than men.
Read MoreINVESTING: Buffett believes market volatility a gift to savvy investors
Focus on what you can control and try not to fret about what you can’t. Extreme short-term volatility can be a gift to long-term investors, if you let it.
Read MoreBOHANON & CUROTT: For not-for-profits, fundraisers are more than money makers
Are church bazaars, veteran-organization chili suppers or light displays at art institutes fair game? Or do they corrupt the mission of the organization?
Read MoreLetter: Pacers should pay for fieldhouse fix-up
When the Pacers can pay their players an average salary approaching 10 figures (that’s $10 million yearly, folks!), I think they should be able to fund any improvements to the facility where they play their home games.
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Genesco sells Zionsville-based Lids for just $100M to owner of retailer Fanzz
Lids is the second-largest of Nashville, Tennessee-based Genesco’s holdings, bringing in about a quarter of the company’s total revenue, but the retailer has been struggling.
Read MoreOrange County economic-development veteran to become state tourism director
Misty Weisensteiner succeeds Mark Newman, who had been in the post six years when he stepped down in August to become executive director of Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations.
Read MorePacers promote longtime Fever exec Krauskopf, giving NBA its first female assistant GM
Kelly Krauskopf, a significant player in Pacers Sports & Entertainment for 19 years, will relinquish her duties as head of the group’s esports initiative to join the front office full time.
Read MoreIndyGo to build $4 million training facility on north side
The city’s transit system plans a 3,500-square-foot building where it will educate new hires and fill-in drivers ahead of the introduction of the new Red Line route.
Read MoreIndy-based infotech firm LightBound acquired by Dallas company
DataBank officials said they would maintain LightBound’s facilities on downtown’s southwest side and continue to invest in the Indianapolis market.
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MIKE LOPRESTI: A December full of gifts for local sports fans
Colts, Pacers, Hoosiers, Boilermakers and Irish all find something under the tree this year.
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Bored with breakfast (and lunch)? Just add booze.
Any eatery with some variation of “egg” in its name should excel at the popular hybrid meal. But what about places better known for adult beverages than breakfast?
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