Ivy Tech to host business showcase and pitch competition
Ivy Tech Community College will host a student business showcase and pitch competition on Tuesday at the Columbus campus, 4475 Central Ave. The business showcase will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and the pitch competition will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
Ivy Tech Day raises over $395,000 for college
Ivy Tech Community College announced that more than $395,000 was contributed by 2,892 individuals on Ivy Tech Day — the annual statewide Day of Giving. This amount far exceeded 2023 results.
United Way, CRH partner on effort
More families will have an easier time accessing health insurance and health care thanks to United Way of Bartholomew County’s implementation of Covering Kids and Families.
Correction
Because of a Republic error, the name of the designer of two new affordable homes to be built in Columbus was incorrect in Wednesday’s Classrooms section.
Cummins hosting Asian American inclusion event
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and an upcoming Zoom event hosted by Columbus-based Cummins Inc. will focus on inclusion and civic engagement.
Big Oaks offers junior refuge manager badges
MADISON — Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge near Madison opened for its public season this month and is offering young people who love the outdoors, exploring and conservation the opportunity to earn a Junior Refuge Manager Badge.
Donated books will help boost financial literacy
Local financial institutions have donated a number of children’s books that aim to help boost financial literacy among second-and third-graders.
Pets Page: Bartholomew County Humane Society
Smokey is a handsome and sweet boy but can be a little timid of new people. He gets along well with other dogs, especially dogs that are more laid back. He is neutered and current on vaccinations.
Pets Page: Columbus Animal Care Services
Gregette (previously Greg) is an outgoing, friendly girl who enjoys pets and attention. Gregette doesn’t mind being held and loves to play. She loves small little toys that she can throw around and catch in the air.
Saying goodbye to Daniel Kahneman, an economics pioneer
Most people wouldn’t recognize the name Daniel Kahneman, but he was a founding father of behavioral economics/behavioral finance. He died on March 27 at the age of 90. What made his work remarkable, and pioneering, is that he was trained in psychology and not economics.
