SEPT. 12-19, 2025
The gap between women and men attending college in Indiana continues to grow in favor of women, raising economic and social concerns. Daniel Lee explores the reasons for the exodus. Also in this week’s issue, Mickey Shuey reports on the push to make Indianapolis a hub for amateur and professional rugby. And Susan Orr explains why a 58-year-old firm that manufacturers metal parts for the aerospace, medical and racings industries is investing millions in 3D metal printing.
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Gender gap grows amid college ranks as fewer boys choose higher education
In raw numbers, 72,419 more girls than boys who graduated from Indiana high schools from 2009 to 2023 went on to higher education, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s College Going Dashboard.
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Upcoming events underscore the value of region’s creative economy
The Indiana Creative Economy Summit is scheduled for Oct. 13-14 at the Fishers Art Center. A music-themed partner event, the NIVA Live Policy Summit hosted by the National Independent Venue Association, is scheduled Oct. 15-16 at Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi venue.
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Q&A: Fourth-generation Walker revamps 80-year-old family business
A lot has changed since then Walker was founded in 1939, but Sara Walker—who represents the family’s fourth generation to work at Walker—says adaptation is part of the family company’s DNA.
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Indianapolis rugby group aims to score big as World Cup nears
While rugby faces an uphill climb for relevancy within America’s cultural zeitgeist, some Indianapolis leaders are optimistic the city could become a hub for the sport by the time the U.S. hosts the men’s World Cup in 2031.
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End-of-life doula tests bounds of state funeral laws
Lauren Richwine says on her website and in client consultations that she is not a licensed funeral director. But a 2021 anonymous complaint lodged with the Indiana Public Licensing Agency alleged she engaged in the unlicensed practice of funeral services.
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Mark Montieth: Soccer trailblazer Angela Berry White now head of IU Indy women’s team
She continued playing for regional and national teams for nearly a decade after college, including two years as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.
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WISH-TV news director among more than 20 cuts at Indianapolis station
Meanwhile, Circle City Broadcasting announced two personnel moves on Tuesday, including a new news director and assistant news director at WISH-TV.
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Arts Council, firm redeveloping Circle Centre considering next steps for Artsgarden
Among the options on the table are renovating the 30-year-old elevated event venue, rebuilding it or even relocating it to another intersection downtown.
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Elanco reports pet parasite treatment quickly hit $100M blockbuster status
The sales momentum comes as Elanco prepares to open its $200 million-plus corporate campus next month on the west side of downtown Indianapolis.
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State utility consumer advocate recommends denial of proposed AES rate hike
The newly appointed Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor didn’t stop there—the office also recommended a multimillion-dollar reduction of the utility’s current base rate.
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Mears Machine Corp. leaning into 3D printing as growth vehicle
Founded by Ron and Clara Mears in 1966, Mears Machine makes precision metal parts for the aerospace, marine, medical, racing and transportation industries.
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Editorial: Group that backs independents is sparking worthwhile discussion
IBJ is not opposed to the two-party system. We don’t think we’d go so far as to say that “politics in Indiana is broken.” But we’re interested in watching Independent Indiana’s progress.
Read MoreMitch Frazier: We need to get back to United We Stand
Today, nearly a quarter of a century later, the sense of unity that brought us together in the wake of the horrific 9/11 attacks appears fleeting.
Read MoreSam Snideman: Our community needs nonprofits; now they need you
The sustainability of many of these community organizations is challenged, and in their absence, the outcomes for our neighbors would be dire.
Read MorePaul Vezolles: Indiana Avenue, Purdue deserve landmark gateway
A single, well-considered gateway building will begin to repair the urban fabric and give the Walker Building the company she has long deserved.
Read MorePete the Planner: Retirement is a skill, not a time to let down your guard
You can step into retirement without being good at personal finance.
Read MoreIlya Rekhter: How embracing imperfection fueled Megawatt’s growth
I used to cringe every time I walked past the first containerized mining pod we ever used.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: You’re a player in the token economy
In economic terms, tokens are physical or digital assets that represent value and facilitate trade.
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LouVino abruptly closes Mass Ave restaurant, wine bar after 6 years
The downtown location, 530 Massachusetts Ave., opened in 2019 and occupied about 4,700 square feet in the Penrose on Mass development.
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Bob Bryant to retire as 500 Festival president and CEO
A veteran sports marketing executive, Bryant has served as leader of the nonprofit since 2013.
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IU announces initiative studying health, performance of female athletes
The Female Sports Performance and Research Initiative, in partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and the Indiana Sports Corp, aims to generate data to support evidence-based guidelines using women-centered research.
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