Starke County has turned in its letter of intent for a Stellar Community designation. Constellation of Starke’s paperwork was submitted to the state by the April 5 deadline, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Continue readingState, Federal Agency Representatives Offer Insight on ‘Powering Rural’
“Powering Rural” was a focus of this week’s Pulaski County Economic Development summit. The Community Development Commission assembled a panel of representatives from five state and federal agencies, who each discussed what they can do to support rural businesses.
Continue readingStarke County Communities Decide to Move Ahead with Seeking Stellar Designation This Year
Starke County is moving forward with a Stellar Community application. The county’s Stellar Executive Team plans to submit a letter of intent by tomorrow’s deadline, according to Jessica Martinović with the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingStarke Stellar Team Asks Community Members to Take Survey, As Letter of Intent Deadline Nears
As Starke County officials decide whether to apply for a Stellar Community designation this year, local residents are being asked to fill out a survey. It’s a way to demonstrate support from local communities to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Open Culver Beach Lodge Project Bids This Month
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist updated the town council members this week on the upcoming Culver Beach Lodge project.
Continue readingCulver Moving Ahead with Stellar Communities Projects
Plans for the Lake Maxinkuckee Bike and Walking Trail and other Stellar Community projects are moving ahead in the Town of Culver. Town Manager Jonathan Leist told the town council Tuesday that the first quarterly update meetings on the three INDOT-funded projects were held last week. Those include the Lake Maxinkuckee Trail, West Jefferson Gateway, and State Road 10 sidewalks.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight where the council members will reorganize for 2019. There are three new members on the council this year including Bill Githens and Bill Clevenger who were selected in the 2018 election while Rich West is filling the unexpired term of Tammy Shaffer who resigned from the council in December.
The council members are also expected to make board and commission appointments, approve the attorney’s contract and the Visitor Center contract, and approve conflict of interest statements.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist will provide an update on projects within Culver’s Stellar Communities Designation Program, and the council members will receive updates from department heads.
The Culver Town Council members will meet at 6:30 p.m. ET tonight at the Culver Town Hall at 200 E. Washington Street.
Culver Town Council Approves Contract for Sidewalk Projects
The Culver Town Council members approved a contract with The Troyer Group to continue with an upcoming sidewalk project.
Marshall County Stellar Presentation Today
Today (Thursday) will be a big day for Marshall County and the Town of Culver.
Culver Town Council Adopts 2019 Budget
The Culver Town Council members approved the 2019 budget during their meeting last week.
Culver Stellar Communities Projects to Begin Next Year
The projects within the Town of Culver’s Stellar Communities Designation program will begin next year.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on 2019 Budget
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night in order to field any questions or comments on the proposed 2019 budget.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will discuss an ordinance to determine the process of nominating candidates for town office.
Culver School Board Approves OCRA Sub Agreement for Cavalier Sports Park
The Culver School Board approved an agreement related to the development of the Cavalier Sports Park Monday. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the project is part of Culver’s Stellar Community Designation. “They’re putting three soccer fields, a concession stand with restrooms, and a small toddler park, and then expanding the parking,” she told board members.
Culver School Board to Consider Debt Collection Policy Update, Cavalier Sports Park Agreement
The Culver School Board will consider an agreement regarding the Cavalier Sports Park tonight. The project will add restrooms, a concession stand, a walking trail, and more parking to a piece of school property that’s currently used for youth soccer fields. It’s part of Culver’s Stellar Community Designation.
Culver Town Council Approves Engineering Contracts for INDOT Stellar Projects
Stellar Projects Moving Forward in Culver
Culver Town Council members hope that work can begin this year on two major Stellar Communities Designation program projects.
Service Proposals Sought for Culver Stellar Projects
A proposal for engineering services for the INDOT related projects within the Town of Culver’s Stellar Communities Designation Program plans is still anticipated.
Lieutenant Governor Discusses Regional Approach to Stellar Communities Program
The State of Indiana hopes to encourage collaboration with this year’s round of Stellar Community designations. Each year since 2011, the program has designated two cities or towns as Stellar Communities, making them eligible for millions of dollars in seed money from the state and federal government, to improve quality of life. This year, the state’s taking a slightly different approach, picking two regions, instead.
Lieutenant Governor Discusses Next Level Veterans Initiative with Culver Officials
Indiana is looking to the military to help boost its workforce. Earlier this year, the state launched its Next Level Veterans initiative to try to entice those leaving the military to move to Indiana. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch discussed the program during her visit to Culver last week.