Thank you to everyone who answered our question, “What can we do together to make a positive change for Rush County?”! Your input was inspiring and thought-provoking. (Read a summary of answers.) Your commitment to our community is what makes it even better.   So, what’s next? Now it’s time to look at all the  … Read more

We have a big opportunity in front of us. With $100,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. and guidance from Ball State, we’ve been asking you what could we do together to make a positive change for Rush County. Your answers are well-thought out and truly intriguing – both serious and whimsical, but always full of love  … Read more

Could you please do us a favor? Just answer a single question. What is something we can address or advance together to make a positive change in our community?  

Could you please do us a favor? It’s easy. Just answer a single question. What is something we can address or advance together to make a positive change in our community? We know you love Rush County. Who better to help with Community Based Action Planning (CBAP), than YOU?! CBAP is a people-focused, placed-based approach  … Read more

**UPDATE** The meeting may have passed but your opportunity to participate hasn’t. We need as many people involved as possible for the best outcome.   Go to cbap.bsu.edu. Scroll down to Rush County. Create an account and check out the Community Kickoff Meeting info and then start working on the Preparation Phase exercises. If you  … Read more

What in the world is CBAP? We’re glad you asked! It’s a Community Based Action Plan that will be created by people who want to see the best for Rush County. Like YOU!   WHAT DOES IT MEAN to have received the $100,000 Lilly Endowment Inc. Community Leadership Grant? It means that the Rush County  … Read more

The way in which a community chooses to handle the need for change directs its ability to remain relevant and ultimately thrive. According to Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute (ICI) the single most important element in strengthening local economies is attracting and/or retaining talented individuals. Population decline is a serious challenge for Rush County,  … Read more