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SPORTS: Dome’s days are numbered, but memories linger

You know you’re getting old when you outlive buildings. First, it was Market Square Arena. I covered the first and last games there. Now, it’s the RCA Dome. In the summer of 1983, I went along with my then-boss, Indianapolis Star Sports Editor Bob Collins, to the roof of an old warehouse on South Capitol Avenue. From that vantage point, we watched-in awe-as the roof of the Hoosier Dome slowly inflated. While some might have hoped, no one knew for…

Philanthropy center busting assumptions: Institute’s research shows there’s still much to learn

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University plans to share more of its prolific research through two new courses to be tested this fall in Indianapolis, and launched here and elsewhere next spring. Both new courses, including one on the dynamics of women’s giving, could be a gold mine for perpetually prospecting not-for-profits-and for wealth advisers and wealth managers. “We’re hoping there could be some niches we can carve out in this area. There’s a great thirst for knowledge,” said…

Bank exec forms electric-vehicle biz

Banker Steve Tolen is attempting to resuscitate the electric car. Tolen believes conditions are ripe for an upstart automaker
to launch a safe battery-powered vehicle capable of rapid acceleration, highway speeds and over 100 miles of distance between
charges.

Cuts keep Convention Center expansion on budget

As state and city officials sit down with architects to hammer out final plans for the Indiana Convention Center expansion,
they’re cutting some bells and whistles to make sure the project comes in at its $275 million price tag.

EYE ON THE PIE: Indiana’s future not looking so good

“Aye,” Fergus affirmed. “They’ll have tornado alerts and heavy-rain warnings,” I said. “They’ll flood us with high-water forecasts, beat upon us with hail reports, and show us maps that make us abandon all outdoor activity while we glue ourselves to the TV.” “‘Tis so,” nodded Fergus. “Those weather people are worse than economists when it comes to urging data on us,” I insisted. “Could be,” Fergus said. “No doubt about it,” I replied. “It wasn’t in the papers or on…

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Will state’s job growth always trail nation’s?

You usually have to swallow your pride when it comes time to forecast the growth of the Indiana economy. That’s because no matter what your heart says, your head tells you what the best forecast will be. That is the one that pulls up well short of growth in the rest of the country. There are a lot of talented people working hard around the state trying to change that. And if the full truth be told, most of our…

Symbol of YWCA’s past may soon get new owner: Women’s organization carries on without building; new mission focused on scholarships, mentoring

The former home of the YWCA is about to change hands, but even without its own building, the organization once known for housing women plans to grow its scholarship programs and support other not-for-profits that advocate for women’s issues. The 4460 Guion Road facility is under contract to be sold “and we expect to close on it shortly,” said Greg Lynn, vice president of real estate for the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Lynn said he could not elaborate on the…

A&E: Stanza by your men

This week: A trio of Indiana poets, a virtual artist at Big Car and the first edition of “Lou Empties the Notebook.” From June 24-27, the nation’s Poets Laureate (now there’s an awkward plural) will descend on Indy. And while this convention may not be as attention-getting as GenCon, it did inspire me to take a look at recent books by a trio of less-celebrated Indiana poets. Purdue’s Donald Platt calls one of his poems “Snapshot,” but that title could…

VIEWPOINT: Indy needs more contemporary design

As an architect, I’m always interested in work that wins national architecture and interior-design awards. And as a contemporary design fan, I also make it a point to visit cities and attractions with unique and interesting design. So a few weeks back, I drove a couple of hours south to visit a boutique hotel in Louisville that’s been creating a buzz and earning awards since it opened a year ago. The property is 21c, a 90-room hotel and museum dedicated…

IU names Lynch as head coach

Bill Lynch, offensive coordinator for Indiana University’s football team, has been named head coach for the 2007 season, the school said today. Lynch has been the team’s offensive coordinator for two seasons. He also served as interim head coach last year while Coach Terry Hoeppner was recovering from surgery. Hoeppner has had two brain surgeries […]

Painter, photographer highlighted in mayor’s office

Local artists April Willy and Kirsty Saalfrank are the latest creative talents to be highlighted in Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson’s office art collection. New artists are rotated in every six months; painter Willy and photographer Saalfrank each will have six pieces on display. Jenny Guimont, director of the Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission, selected the artists […]

Marsh stores on conversion track

Marsh Supermarkets Inc. has converted LoBill stores in Greensburg and Rushville to Marsh Hometown Markets and expects to convert eight more locations-including some in Indianapolis-by the end of July, the company said this week. Already, nine LoBill locations have changed over. Fishers-based Marsh began the rebranding effort two months ago and is upgrading the store […]

Prominent developer looking at Indy

The founder of the country’s largest black-owned real estate firm, R. Donahue Peebles, spoke at the Madam C.J. Walker Theater earlier this week. His company, Peebles Corp., has $4 billion in projects currently…

IU names Lynch as head coach

Bill Lynch, offensive coordinator for Indiana University’s football team, has been named head coach for the 2007 season, the school said today. Lynch has been the team’s offensive coordinator for two seasons. He also served as interim head coach last year while Coach Terry Hoeppner was recovering from surgery. Hoeppner has had two brain surgeries […]

Airport board hears public opinion

The Indianapolis International Airport Authority Board this morning gave the public the chance to weigh in on its proposed smoking ban. If the ban is approved, the public smoking room would be closed July 31 and smoking would be prohibited anywhere on the property by Jan. 1.

Officer’s family relieved after execution

Michael Lambert, the man convicted of killing Muncie police officer Gregg Winters in 1990, was executed early this morning in Michigan City. Winters’ widow says justice has finally been served. Lambert’s execution came about nine hours after the Supreme Court rejected his final appeal. Fox 59 will have the latest at 10 p.m.

Jeffersonville census center to hire 2,400 workers

The U.S. Census Bureau’s National Processing Center in Jeffersonville plans to hire about 2,400 workers over the next three years to prepare for the 2010 economic census. The center will hire about 100 in the next two months, with another round of hiring in six months. The bulk of the positions will be filled in […]

Second victim dies in Cottage Avenue fire

A second person has died as a result of a house fire earlier this week on Cottage Avenue. The coroner confirmed that Kristin Hamilton, 14, died last night. Her older sister died in the fire Wednesday. Their mother was hurt jumping from a second-floor window to run for help.

Indianapolis Department of Water requests homeowners stop watering lawns

For the first time in almost a decade, Indianapolis residents are being asked to not water their lawns. The request by the city’s Department of Water comes after several days of record water use. Residents can still water flowers and gardens, but are asked to not water their lawns until next Tuesday.

Monaco shutting Elkhart plant; workers can transfer to two other cities

Oregon RV maker Monaco Coach Corp. is consolidating its Indiana operations by closing an Elkhart factory and moving the work to two other Indiana plants. The 350 workers in Elkhart will be offered jobs at facilities in Warsaw and Wakarusa. The factory affected makes the Holiday Rambler and McKenzie fifth-wheel and travel-trailer recreational vehicles. The […]