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Community service and compassion

Posted on Jan 31 2026 in Features

Across Indiana, young people are already serving, inspiring, and making real change in their hometowns, strengthening the communities we call home and carrying forward the cooperative spirit that unites us all. For more than 15 years, the Youth Power and Hope Awards — led by Indiana Connection magazine — have honored outstanding fifth through eighth-grade… Continue reading.

Our new addition

Posted on Jan 31 2026 in From the Editor

If you read my column regularly, you know that I often talk about my family, especially my daughter, Gwen. On Dec. 29, Gwen became a big sister. Nolan Robert Davis, named after my grandfather, was born three weeks early, weighing a hearty 8 pounds.  I have to say, his early arrival caught me off guard…. Continue reading.

Winter revitalization

Posted on Jan 31 2026 in Features

Kitchen Clean as you go: When cooking, clean up spills and wash utensils as you use them. This will prevent a huge mess at the end and make cleaning feel less daunting. Utilize vertical space: Make use of vertical space by installing shelves or using stackable storage bins. This helps keep items off countertops, creating… Continue reading.

Sugar rush

Posted on Jan 24 2026 in Travel

By Natalie Derrickson Some say the “good old days” are gone, but at Schimpff’s Confectionery, they’re on full display and good enough to eat. In fact, most would insist on giving in to a sweet tooth during a visit to the number one candy store in America, according to USA Today. Sugar sizzles against the… Continue reading.

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