For the Community That Made Us Who We Are When RCCF board members and classmates, Cindy Powers and Karen Brashaber, realized their 40th high school class reunion was approaching, they didn’t go shopping for something new to wear. They … Read more
Restoring More Than Monuments 2nd October 2019 What comes to mind when you think of the most beautiful and peaceful spaces in Rush County? East Hill Cemetery surely tops your list. It’s a place for grieving, yes, … Read more
Five in 50 Covered Bridge Ride a Team Effort 24th September 2019 Photo credits: Green Photography In 2018, 208 cyclists rolled through Rush County to enjoy the inaugural Five in 50 Covered Bridge Ride. This year’s event attracted 367 riders from ten … Read more
Insights from the Mays Community 18th September 2019 We continued our Community Insights tour with a stop in Mays on Tuesday night. The session was well-attended, 23 people and a cat. Opal, a gray and white cat that … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Chloe Bretzlaff 16th September 2019 Chloe Bretzlaff is a sophomore at Marian University studying biology and volunteering through Circle K, blood drives, and MU group work days. Just before she moved back to school this … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Hannah Bates 16th September 2019 Hannah Bates graduated this summer from IU Bloomington with her master’s degree in Public Affairs focused in International Development and Non-Profit Management. She credits her non-profit minor to her time … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Jenna Geise 12th September 2019 Future teacher Jenna Geise is just starting out her freshman year studying elementary education at Marian University. Her involvement in Sacred Choir there allows her to lend her voice to … Read more
Lilly Scholar Blossoms into a Philanthropist: James Brashaber 11th September 2019 Former Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient James Brashaber graduated in 2017 from DePauw University and currently works as a financial advisor at Valeo Financial Advisors. James describes receiving the Lilly … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Keith Bacon 11th September 2019 When RCHS junior Keith Bacon is not running around with the Cross Country or Track teams, he is giving back to his community through FFA, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Fellowship … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Elizabeth Amos 11th September 2019 Even though she is just a sophomore in high school, Elizabeth Amos is busy giving back to her community through band, FFA, Key Club, cheerleading, MORE of Rush County, Richland … Read more