Bohanon & Curott: Water system works because users contribute to cost
Many well-meaning American donor organizations have organized and financed community water projects in poorer nations. Too often these efforts have failed.
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Marion County courts, jail get ready for big move
The centerpiece of Indianapolis’ $590 million Community Justice Campus is set to open in December, five years after Mayor Joe Hogsett first unveiled his vision for it.
Redevelopment of Shelbyville’s public square nears completion
With landscaped islands of greenspace, trees, benches, decorative walkways, and the refurbished Joseph Fountain and “Bears of Blue River” statue, downtown Shelbyville already is starting to draw more curious pedestrians—and more customers, retailers say.
Central Indiana communities pitch big projects for $500 million READI grant program
The central Indiana regions will be competing with 12 others from across the state for a chance to land up to $50 million in state money per region. For every $1 awarded by the state, the region must provide $4 in matching funds through public-private partnerships and philanthropic contributions.
Challenge brings teams to IMS to showcase driverless vehicle tech
Experts say whether the event yields results that revolutionize the driverless car industry or not, it is another feather in the cap for Indiana and likely to serve as a springboard for new jobs and investments in the state’s tech sector.
Power plant problems lead AES to seek more cash from customers
AES Indiana’s Eagle Valley natural gas power plant, located near Martinsville and capable of powering about a half-million houses, conked out in April, due to problems with breakers and relays. Six months later, it is still offline while technicians try to repair a wide range of damage to critical parts.
Q&A: Attorney Greg Fehribach on making historic places accessible
Greg Fehribach has been an attorney for 35 years, but he’s also plenty of other things: accessibility expert, panel trustee for a U.S. bankruptcy court in Indiana, person behind Ball State University and Eskenazi Health’s internship program for disabled students, and tourist.
Don’t let the talent crunch derail your hiring standards
Too often in their eagerness to fill positions, recruiters can act like company cheerleaders by sharing only the most positive aspects of a job with applicants.
A historic tavern
Pictured is the Slippery Noodle Inn in the 1940s. The historic tavern, located at 372 S. Meridian St., was originally founded as the Tremont House in 1850. The tavern is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is Indiana’s oldest, continually operated bar. Also, the building is Indianapolis’ oldest commercial building still standing. […]
Editorial: Let’s make autonomous car challenge a catalyst for innovation in Indianapolis
We urge state leaders to think of the Indy Autonomous Challenge as a starting point, not a one-and-done event. We look forward to seeing what’s next.
Lesley Weidenbener: Emotional safety key to great ideas
If you’re at a place that hasn’t made you feel psychologically safe—maybe you suspect someone in the room will be condescending or that the boss leading the conversation will just dismiss you—you’re not likely to share your thoughts.
Alison Bell & Mark Milliron: Preparing students for workforce requires reimagining
| Alison Bell and Mark Milliron
We have an opportunity to re-examine our education system, keeping students as the priority as we take those steps. Rather than reacting to new issues as they arise, we must be proactive and entirely reimagine what is possible using a holistic approach.
Sara Johnson: Leaders must adapt to the changing world of work
Evidence of a workforce shift is already mounting. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 11.5 million workers quit their jobs between April and June of 2021.
Letter: Bail funds don’t need regulation
Bail funds have existed for decades as a community-based response to the growing use of pretrial detention, and recent analyses show that releasing more people pretrial does not lead to increases in crime.
Letter: Bohanon and Curott stir political pot
What to B&C may be profligate spending on widely-distributed local projects is more appropriately seen as an exercise in distributing the benefits broadly, if imperfectly, among future taxpayers.
Mark Montieth: Culture change can be a prescription for struggling teams
But culture, no matter how vague the concept might be, has an influence. Workplace standards and atmosphere always matter.
Long-tenured downtown Japanese restaurant to close in December
The restaurant at 148 S. Illinois St. is family-, women- and minority-owned, according to an announcement of the closure. Its owners say they plan to return with a new project soon.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 drop below 1,600
According to the state health department’s latest breakthrough statistics, nearly 500 people in Indiana have died of COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
Elementary specialization in Indiana cuts teacher effectiveness, study says
By teaching fewer subjects to more students, specialists run the risk of weakened student relationships, reducing teacher effectiveness in reading and math, according to the paper.
