Carmel, Ind. – March 12, 2025 Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, named the winners of the 28th annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. Presley Gray, a junior homeschool student from Fort Wayne, has been honored as Artist of the Year for her piece, Autumn Hound. Her skillful use of colored pencils, gel pens… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Whether a fan of spooky legends or terrifying tales, this tour of some of Indiana’s haunted places has something for everyone Are you a fan of fright and haunted places? Do you like to check out locations with spine-tingling tales? If so, you don’t need to travel far. Indiana is home to… Continue reading.
By Nicole Thomas Scott County honors its pioneer past at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, located in the former Scott County Poor Farm. Established in the late 19th century, the poor farm provided shelter and care for those unable to support themselves because of economic hardship or disabilities before modern social welfare programs… Continue reading.
Healthy eating is essential at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Here are some tips for a healthier diet from the U.S. Department… Continue reading.
Physical activity is a great way to gain substantial health benefits and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Remember, being active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve health, so try to make exercise a priority. Try these tips from the National Institute on Aging to help you… Continue reading.
Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits. Doing one kind can also improve your ability to do the others, and variety helps reduce boredom and the risk of injury. Here are the basics on the four types of exercise… Continue reading.
One of the things I like most about my job is getting the opportunity to meet new people. I have met some interesting people in my short time at Indiana Connection, and Elaine Smith, profiled in our September feature, is no exception. Elaine and her husband, Tom, came to our office so we could take… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Bernaba Elaine Smith’s face holds a thousand secrets, but one would never know it at first glance. Sitting unassumingly on a couch next to her greatest cheerleader and husband, Tom, one would think she’s sailed smoothly into retirement after a relatively docile life. The Smiths took some time to discuss her life on… Continue reading.
By Nicole Thomas Known as “The Home of the Classics,” DeKalb County in northeastern Indiana features four automotive museums honoring the county’s rich classic car heritage. A century of pickling The town of St. Joe has celebrated its Pickle Festival every July since 2000. Featuring a variety of activities like a pickle-eating contest and a… Continue reading.
When Ryan Stuthers was pursuing an electrical engineering degree at Anderson University, he wasn’t sure what type of electrical engineer he wanted to be. “There are a lot of avenues you can take in that career field,” he said. Though he was exposed to most avenues, one he had never heard about was electric cooperatives…. Continue reading.
By Natalie Derrickson If the reset you needed came with the promise of wine, pizza, and a gorgeous view, how long would it take you to pack up the car and go? Most businesses are born when passion and an unmet need intersect. For Doug Holtkamp, that meant taking his winemaking hobby from a… Continue reading.
BY NATALIE DERRICKSON Art, ingenuity, and power collide in Auburn, Indiana, this summer as hundreds of proud preservers of automotive history share their rides with the masses. Although a century has passed since the Duesenberg won the Indianapolis 500, the cool factor of automobiles from a bygone era hasn’t aged a bit. See the striking… Continue reading.
PRIORITIZE THE BASICS Begin with the basics, ensuring that students get nutritious meals, sufficient sleep, and physical activity. All of these are key to academic and social success. Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better at school. Many children qualify for free or reduced-price food at school, including breakfast. The forms… Continue reading.
