JULY 28-AUG. 3, 2023
The town of Cicero is right on the shores of Morse Reservoir, but it might as well be 1,000 miles away. Daniel Bradley explains why the town must find underground sources of water if it wants to grow like its Hamilton County neighbors. Also in this week's issue, Taylor Wooten reports on a move by the Indianapolis City-County Council that could lead to the revitalization of the largely vacant Irvington Plaza shopping center. And Dave Lindquist profiles the in-demand videographer who’s responsible for much of what the rest of the nation sees of Indianapolis, via “Good Bones,” “Music in Transit” and documentaries.
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Cicero needs new water source despite adjacent reservoir
Without more water, Cicero could be left out as development accelerates north along the U.S. 31 corridor.
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IU Health’s new pharmacy hub aims to cut costs
Indiana University Health’s 70,000-square-foot pharmacy hub and distribution center in Plainfield has enough pills, lotions, and infusible and injectable drugs under one roof to supply its 16 hospitals and hundreds of clinics for weeks.
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New TIF renews hope for fading Irvington strip mall
The strip mall was built in 1952 and for years served as a primary retail hub for the neighborhood.
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From ‘Good Bones’ to IndyGo videos, Jake Huber helps Indiana look sharp
The videographer has produced five seasons of “Music in Transit,” an online series that showcases music performances on an IndyGo bus, and has worked on all eight seasons of the “Good Bones” HGTV home renovation show.
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Mark Montieth: He’s come full circle
Howard Kellman’s broadcast journey, built on initiative, hustle and postage stamps, can go toe-to-toe with nearly anyone’s.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Emil Ekiyor
Emil Ekiyor is founder and CEO of InnoPower, an Indianapolis not-for-profit that works to encourage and highlight innovations in minority communities.
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Fiberglass insulation by Knauf Insulation North America
Today, Shelbyville is the North American headquarters for the company’s six manufacturing plants in the United States.
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UPDATE: Noblesville eyes new site near I-69 for arena and conference center
The Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday morning will evaluate a bid proposal from Westfield-based Patch Development to build the facility in Noblesville’s recently established Innovation Mile corridor.
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East-side community developer eyes $14.7M project near Wheeler facility
The residential project stemmed from a desire to meet the needs of families in a new way, according to Englewood Community Development Corp. Executive Director Joe Bowling.
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Longtime Indianapolis business leader Jerry Semler dies at 86
Semler, who spent almost a quarter-century in executive leadership at American United Life Insurance Co. and served as a board director for a multitude of central Indiana civic, business, charitable and arts organizations, died Monday.
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Colts, QB Richardson agree to guaranteed 4-year contract
The Colts are counting on Richardson, the former University of Florida star, to provide some long-term stability at the sport’s most important position.
Read MoreIndy point-in-time count finds 8% drop in homeless population
The annual census of the city’s houseless population found 1,619 unique individuals who were unsheltered, sheltered or in transitional housing.
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Mike Pence to deliver keynote at state legislatures convention in Indy
The 2024 presidential hopeful is set to speak at the National Conference of State Legislatures conference at the Indiana Convention Center next month.
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Conner Prairie’s expansion plan moves forward with favorable recommendation
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand the outdoor living-history museum west of the White River received a boost Tuesday night from the Carmel Plan Commission.
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Indiana lawmakers could further dilute state wetlands protections following SCOTUS decision
The Indiana Builders Association said the Supreme Court ruling provides builders and developers “more certainty in the federal permitting process,” and called the decision “a win for common-sense regulations and housing affordability.”
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Rising interest rates on credit cards are squeezing some small businesses
The average credit card interest rate charged by commercial banks was 20.1% at the end of the first quarter—the highest since the Federal Reserve began tracking this statistic in 1995. In comparison, that rate stood at 14.6% during the same period a year earlier.
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Editorial: Exciting ‘placemaking’ efforts will need long-term support
The partners in Columbus are to be commended for banding together to try to find solutions to such problems.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: When nominating, plan for the deadline
Our nomination deadlines for these programs are not arbitrary.
Read MoreBeth White: Sex assault victims face uncertainties starting Aug. 1
Victims of rape and incest will face an uncertain future under Indiana’s near-total abortion ban as they navigate the narrow 10-week window that is allowed for them to seek an abortion following an assault.
Read MoreTaylor Schaffer: How we are working on a more welcoming downtown
We’re reimagining how activations and events can play a critical role in breathing new life into our downtown—and July has put this strategy in the spotlight.
Read MoreKim and Todd Saxton: Pivoting is important, but you must plant a foot first
Hoosiers might be familiar with the term “pivot” from basketball, where you keep one foot in place (the plant foot) and move the other foot around to shift direction or get leverage.
Read MorePete the Planner: How I’m trying to get through the ‘treadmill years’
I’m in an expensive season of life.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Solving social problems requires trade-offs
Over 90% of the El Salvadoran public approves of the government led by Nayib Bukele, who calls himself the “world’s coolest dictator.”
Read MoreLetters: Indiana group leading in cybersecurity effort
Not-for-profit StateRAMP is gaining traction nationwide while growing quality tech jobs in Indiana.
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State’s first Taco Bell Cantina planned in downtown Indianapolis
A franchise operator for Taco Bell Cantina, known for serving beer, wine, sangria, Baha Blast margaritas and Twisted Freezes spiked with rum, tequila or vodka, has signed a lease for a prominent downtown location.
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Central Indiana development group names Jennifer Messer executive director
Messer, an attorney who operates her own law firm, will lead the newly formed group as it looks to increase collaboration and apply for regional grants.
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Henke Development planning 350-acre, nature-focused community in Zionsville
Single-family houses at Bradley Ridge would range in price from $1 million to $3 million, while townhouses would cost $800,000 to $850,000.
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Doughnuts & Dragons going out of business
The artisanal doughnut shop and taproom that opened in 2019 on the north side of Indianapolis plans to close permanently at the end of the month, it announced Thursday night.
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AES Indiana top exec leaving in latest departure from Indy-based utility
Kristina Lund’s departure means that AES Indiana, formerly known as Indianapolis Power & Light Co., will have gone through five presidents in the past eight years, with some of them lasting less than one year.
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