AUG. 15-21, 2025
Elanco Animal Health recently released one of its best quarterly earnings reports since the firm’s 2018 spinoff from Eli Lilly and Co. Susan Orr reports that some of Elanco’s latest animal medicines have had strong sales out of the gate. Also in this week’s issue, Mickey Shuey explains how the NCAA is collecting information for a massive database on college sports fans to help with marketing and to connect with potential audiences. And Taylor Wooten details plans from Butler University to launch an engineering program.
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Elanco CEO says new products helping to turn the corner on growth
Elanco Animal Health last week released what CEO Jeff Simmons called its best quarterly earnings since its 2018 spinoff from Eli Lilly and Co.
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Case against Rokita takes unusual path: Is mediation answer in disciplinary feud?
Several attorneys privately told The Indiana Lawyer they had never heard of mediation being used in an attorney disciplinary case, and even one state Supreme Court justice noted that no rules exist that explicitly allow or prohibit such a process.
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Larry Dickerson works to lift Indiana’s food culture
Larry Dickerson spent a career in the automotive industry, politics and tourism before he returned home to Indiana with an eye on using food as a path to economic development.
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16M and growing: What’s driving the NCAA’s effort to build its fan database?
Brian Higgins is the NCAA’s senior vice president of business performance and oversees the organization’s data collection and analysis work.
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Conference to explore why we buy: Consumer behavior doesn’t rely on reason
Public reaction to business practices will be explored during “Unreasonable: A Modern Look at Consumer Motivations,” a conference scheduled Sept. 26 at Newfields.
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Derek Schultz: Mike Chappell holds forth on his unmatched tenure as a Colts beat writer
Mike Chappell has seen the highs and the lows,from the press box as the one constant in the local media.
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More than 300 apartments planned for property at 46th and Monon Trail
The project would consist of workforce units—those priced to accommodate residents making 80% to 120% of the area’s median income—as well as lower-income and market-rate units.
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Indianapolis-based software firm Metaimpact lands $5M investment
Metaimpact, a software company led by longtime local tech executive Scott McCorkle, has now raised $45 million since its launch in December 2018.
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Taft announces merger, boosting presence in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., markets
The merger adds more than 100 lawyers to the Taft team, which will soon have more than 1,200 attorneys in 25 offices nationwide.
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Former Corteva leader tapped as next AgriNovus CEO
She brings 15 years of experience in the food and agriculture space, including more than seven years at Dow AgroSciences.
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Indiana third grade reading scores improve at record-breaking rate, reach pre-pandemic levels
State education officials say early intervention—along with a statewide shift to instruction backed by the science of reading—has played a critical role in improving proficiency.
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Hogsett’s proposed $1.7 billion 2026 budget constrained by state-level cuts, union contracts
The Hogsett administration said the mayor has no plans to seek a tax increase in 2026. That’s despite the fact that the city’s 2026 tax revenue is now expected to be $43 million short of earlier expectations.
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Butler University is latest small school to launch engineering program
The Butler take on those in-demand degree programs focuses on critical thinking, communication skills and ethical decision-making, department Chair Jeff Carvell said.
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Editorial: Big jump in reading scores is an achievement to celebrate
We know it’s controversial, but moving kids on who can’t read and have, therefore, little chance of catching up doesn’t help anyone.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Gov. Braun steps into Indy public safety void
To the extent we do not hold our public officials accountable, we will undoubtedly get more of the same outcomes.
Read MoreScott Flood: Indiana, we’ve been getting civic education wrong
Shouldn’t we be teaching students about the people whose decisions have a direct impact? Shouldn’t we prepare them to understand and accept the responsibility of serving in those roles as adults?
Read MoreBenjamin M. Wrightsman: The strategic importance of the Finding ORE Act
China’s control of critical minerals isn’t just a national security concern—it’s a direct impact to business stability and profitability.
Read MoreBarb Cutillo: Leaders, it’s time to let go of being the hero
In today’s world, rapid changes have created a tremendous amount of uncertainty for organizations and individuals alike—both in the United States and globally.
Read MorePeter Dunn: Your HR department needs to be ready for anything
In the business world, we like to pretend that HR is a utility—something we plug into the wall when we need a solution.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Economists have sense of humor, even when the joke is on them
Michael Munger argues that economist jokes serve three purposes: to be funny, to illustrate economic concepts, and to mock economists themselves.
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Country music bar Duke’s Indy to close later this year: ‘Better to end things on our terms’
Duke’s Indy opened in March 2018 and became a destination for musicians who play traditional country music and related styles.
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Hamilton Co. to consider move to vote centers for next year’s elections
Under the proposal, residents would cast their ballots at any of the 52 vote centers across the county.
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WNBA ratings, attendance still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest in the league.
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2025 20 in their Twenties: Audrey Arbogast
Audrey Arbogast wound up spending almost 5-1/2 years in Washington, working first for Braun, then for Utah Sen. Mitt Romney.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Margaret Betz
Margaret Betz leads operations, corporate outreach and student coursework for The Data Mine in Indianapolis, a living, learning and research-based community created to introduce students to data science concepts and equip them to create solutions to real-world problems.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Marina Blackburn
Marina Blackburn is a health care and public finance attorney who helps nonprofit hospitals, senior living communities and other health care providers navigate complex financing structures to fund their capital projects.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Mariah Brown
Mariah Brown is committed to bridging science and business. After earning her undergraduate degree in chemistry, with a concentration in pre-pharmacy, she went on to earn her MBA.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Madalynn Conner
Madalynn Conner serves as an adviser to the director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Davide Dantonio
As director of gBETA for the investment accelerator Gener8tor, Davide Dantonio directs two flagship accelerator programs each year for early-stage startups, sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Loren Dent
Loren Dent describes her career path as “purpose driven.”
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Jasbir “Josh” Singh Dhani
Josh Singh Dhani oversees all immigration filings for clients at VisaMadeEZ, an immigration law firm. He also helps manage the company’s finances and oversees the legal technology and software systems that power the organization’s operations.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Alec Downing
Alec Downing started at First Farmers’ headquarters in Converse, learning the ropes of credit and lending.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: John “Jack” Geshay
Jack Geshay provides financial strategies for wealthy clients at Fifth Third Bank.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Moussa Ibrahim
As financial empowerment and community development officer at Old National Bank, Moussa Ibrahim develops custom financial education programs for schools, nonprofits, community centers, businesses and state agencies.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Karmen Johnson
Karmen Johnson joined the marketing and communications team at Elements Financial in 2018. Today, she serves as a strategic consultant, blending expertise in corporate communications, graphic design, brand strategy, creative direction and financial education content development.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Pat Kenney
Pat Kenney is the fourth-generation family member to be president of F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. Inc. He started as a laborer in the construction yard while in high school and worked his way up.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Savannah Kerstiens
Savannah Kerstiens’ path to the presidency of Reliable Energy Inc. started during college, when she interned with the Indiana Senate during her junior year and at Catalyst Public Affairs Group during her senior year.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Alexis Martinez
Alexis Martinez said the path to her current role as an associate with Dentons has been a mix of persistence and curiosity.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Cesar Mendoza
Cesar Mendoza helped launched Indiana University Health’s sustainability department and became its first official employee. He supports the development, implementation, promotion and monitoring of environmental strategies and goals across IU Health.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Whitney Peterson
Whitney Peterson manages legislative strategy for Indiana’s prosecutors—tracking bills, analyzing policy and working with lawmakers to shape public safety legislation.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Blake Pieroni
Blake Pieroni competed in three Olympic games for the United States, won four medals and was the first person to break 1:30 in the 200-yard freestyle. But after retiring from swimming in 2021, he joined Gray Capital and is now head of investor relations.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Bianca Nohely Salas
As the customer experience specialist for the concessions program at the Indianapolis International Airport, Bianca Nohely Salas leads the creative marketing for more than 40 concessions and retail locations, manages communications with both local and corporate business partners and oversees public solicitations that reflect the airport’s commitment to community impact and customer service.
Read More2025 20 in their Twenties: Will Schuler
Will Schuler started Will Power Excavation at age 16 and has built the company “by doing good work for good people” with his team of 85 and counting.
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