The COVID-19 pandemic has really brought out the best in us in Elkhart County, with countless acts of generosity and love of community. The city of Elkhart is looking to recognize some of the people who have demonstrated how much they love where they live….
Living under stay-at-home orders with many of our favorite shops and restaurants doesn’t sound like a recipe for building community, but Elkhart County residents have responded with many acts of grace as the state and country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. By giving to charitable…
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Elkhart County has made a modest amount of progress in population growth. The press release below from the South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership explains: SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Apr. 2, 2020) — Spurred by increases in international migration…
This was not the way any of us expected 2020 to be. With all of the necessary though painful precautions we’re taking to slow down the spread of coronavirus infections and limit COVID-19 illnesses, that’s put a stop to many of things we love to…
What if one of the solutions to more housing to Elkhart County can be found in the story of South Bend’s “accidental developer?” Not long ago, Mike Keen was like many in the audience of 38 who gathered for a Community Champions Roundtable at Tolson…
In an area as rich in farmland as Elkhart County, being able to find healthy food isn’t an issue, right? For too many local families, no. That’s why Goshen College supports the Elkhart County Food Council (ECFC). From providing research to hands-on food “asset mapping,” GC…
Elkhart has seen plenty of big investments in the last several years and now a move toward one on the south side of the city is gaining momentum. A community conversation started in the summer of 2018 when the Elkhart City Council changed the funding…
You know you’ve got a good thing going when you get to hang out with a comedy legend. Devin Biek and Richard Worsham, co-founders of Janus Motorcycles, recently spent time with Jay Leno, former host of “The Tonight Show,” for an episode of his show,…
The Elkhart County region received some good news in January when state officials announced that the area was being designated a 21st Century Talent Region. See the press release below on this designation and what it means for Elkhart County: STATE OFFICIALS DESIGNATE SOUTH…
If you want to love where you live, this is a session for you! Mike Keen of South Bend, who describes himself as “the accidental developer,” will be the featured speaker from 4 to 6 p.m. February 20 at the next session of Community Champions…
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