Pete the Planner: This Thanksgiving, target stability, not more stuff
This year, I’ve landed on a specific question to consider: Does our quest for more hinder our ability to experience equilibrium? Like I said, I get weird this time of year.
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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Economic lessons learned from the speedway
It is the world’s largest single-day sporting event, with over 300,000 in attendance.
Mark Montieth: Returning to his roots
Why would a 12-season NBA veteran coach a high school team? Teague earned nearly $100 million, so it’s not about the money.
Editorial: Hogsett should lead from the front on downtown tax proposal
We’ll leave it up to the elected officials, with input from downtown property owners, to decide whether the downtown tax is a good idea. But we do wish the mayor would lead on this issue and either publicly advocate for the tax or oppose it.
Lesley Weidenbener: Public officials must be held accountable
It’s so incredibly disappointing to see the news that former state Rep. Sean Eberhart, a Shelbyville Republican, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge related to an alleged scheme in which he supported legislation beneficial to a casino company in exchange for a job.
Justin Allen: Animal shelter desperately needs more city resources
Local rescue organizations and community partners are stretched beyond their limits. Staff and volunteers are forced to bear immense physical and emotional burdens to ensure even a minimal standard of care.
Sue Ellspermann and Courtney Roberts: Ivy Tech is making a big impact on Indiana
The Ivy Tech Foundation recently wrapped up its first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign—a five-year statewide effort called Invest IN Ivy Tech.
Letters: Are national searches better?
The Newfields experience reminds me that I find no evidence that expensive, national or worldwide searches for talent and expertise provide superior results over simply announcing a request for applications
Letters: More podcast recommendations
Podcasts are the way of the future. (No offense to radio.)
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Why we should ‘call out loudly’ less to prosper
While people usually don’t feel they were treated justly after being “called out loudly,” at times, it is appropriate.
Mandy Haskett: Moving from ‘what’s wrong’ to ‘what matters’
But what if “what’s wrong” is NOT “what matters” most?
Pete the Planner: Your risk tolerance, objective should match your portfolio
So I’ll just hit you with one major issue—the average American household has not yet figured out that it’s out of money.
Editorial: Hogsett must be stronger leader in 3rd term to push Indy forward
Indianapolis has some $9 billion in downtown development planned over the next several years, but it will take leadership to bring all those projects to fruition in a way that best benefits the city. Hogsett has shown some of that leadership in this past year—as he’s been pushed by Shreve—but we need to see more of it.
Nate Feltman: Indy must grow or die
Indy had this mentality years ago. It’s time for Mayor Hogsett and Indy’s next group of leaders to bring it back.
David Rosenberg: Spurring economic growth through shared water resources
The current water study is examining the art of the possible—if appropriate need should exist in the future to move water from the Lafayette region to central Indiana. Indiana is blessed with more than adequate water resources; they’re just not always precisely where we need them.
J. Douglas Boles: IMS races toward greater economic, civic impact
We understand and value the essential role we play not only in providing world-class entertainment but also serving as a valuable engine for progress and development.
Letters: Water problems mean LEAP is not shovel-ready
It appears the only option is for IEDC to turn to water and wastewater ratepayers. Ratepayers of Indiana-American and other utilities should hold onto their wallets.
Derek Schultz: The one-game season
Dating back to 1890, the Monon Bell Classic between the elite west central Indiana institutions, separated by just 27 miles, is the 12th-most-played series in all of college football.
Mickey Maurer: Three ugly truths
By now you should know that on Oct. 7, the state of Israel was victimized by the terrorist group Hamas in a surprise attack that killed more than 1,400 Israeli citizens, mostly helpless civilians. By now you should know that these evil people beheaded babies, burned children alive, raped young women and preyed indiscriminately upon […]
Derek Schultz: Slipping away
Following Saturday’s surprisingly competitive but expected loss in Happy Valley, Allen’s Hoosiers are now 2-21 in Big Ten games over the past three seasons.