The Board of Directors of the Rush County Community Foundation recently elected three new board members to replace outgoing board members Dr. Amy Meyer-Ploeger and Bob Bridges.  The Foundation is delighted to announce that Arika Marlatt, Phil Kuhn, and Ben Wicker have accepted a three-year term to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors, with  … Read more

Keith Yager was awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship for 2017. As a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School in 2017, Keith elected to continue his education at Rose-Hulman University in Terre Haute, studying Mechanical Engineering. Here is an update from Keith: I can’t believe my first year and a half of college is already in  … Read more

In September, over 200 cyclists from seven states gathered to ride through Rush County’s scenic countryside for the inaugural “Five in 50” Covered Bridge Ride.  The ride, showcasing our county’s beautiful five covered bridges in a 50 mile bicycle ride, provided support to four community organizations.  Pictured is David Willkie, ride founder, with supporters Dr.  … Read more

One Rush County student has been named the recipient of a four-year, full-tuition scholarship as the Rush County Community Foundation’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.  This year’s recipient is the 37th Rush County student to receive a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.   Kyle Bacon will receive full tuition to an Indiana college of his choice  … Read more

Rush County Community Foundation has received a grant of $500,000.00 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative.   With GIFT VII, the Endowment is making up to $125 million available to help Indiana community foundations strengthen the towns, cities and counties they serve.   Rush County  … Read more

George Patrick “Pat” and Martha Todd were born and raised in Rushville and spent much of their lives helping their community. They ran ToddFuneral Home, created an ambulance service for Rush County, and openedHillside Haven Nursing Home all while raising their eleven children. Mr. and Mrs. Todd were hardworking and dedicated individuals who believed in  … Read more

Robert “Bob” Meyer was a man dedicated to his craft and community. He was a fair and supportive 4-H leader for 55 years, helping Rush County children with their projects and instilling in them a sense of responsibility and pride in their work. When he passed away in 2005, his family wanted a way to  … Read more

Barbara Hershberger was awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship for 2018. As a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School in 2018, Barbara elected to continue her education at Butler University in Indianapolis. Here is an update from her: There has been a lot happening throughout these past few months as I have begun my time here  … Read more

The Carol Niehoff Hardwick Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by Carol’s mother, Jan Niehoff, to honor her memory after she passed away in 1995. The scholarship is intended for a graduating Rushville Consolidated High School senior who will be attending Ball State.   After Carol passed away suddenly at the young age of 35, Jan  … Read more

Jack and Cinda Brown both graduated from Indiana University as well-rounded students and athletes. They led dedicated careers as teachers and coaches, for which they both received numerous awards for their exemplary coaching styles.   Jack and Cinda were both very athletic individuals that had a love of the sports they played and coached. Jack  … Read more