By the time she finished her freshman year in high school, Jean Matlock had moved 12 times. Number 13 proved to be the luckiest of all. “Great was my joy  … Read more

The Bob White Farm is tucked away in the far northwest corner of Rush County, closer to Greenfield than to Rushville. But our community has always played a central role  … Read more

In the yard of the Liggett Family’s farm stands an impressive maple tree. Its thick trunk separates into many branches, growing both tall and wide. No doubt its roots run  … Read more

Some of life’s most cherished bonds can happen between children and their grandparents. When we’re young, we’re wrapped in the feeling of their love. As we get older, we begin  … Read more

Kindness. It always matters. And like the stone that creates ripples when tossed into a pond, its effects can be far-reaching.   Roy Mohr first met Jim Ewing in 1968.  … Read more

Simplicity. During a recent conversation with RCCF donor Jennifer Krodel, this word surfaced again and again. She and her husband, Greg, along with their three children work hard and love  … Read more

The importance of education has been a foundation of RCCF donor, Wilma Jo Kile’s life. Growing up in in Rush County’s southeast corner, she recalls, “It wasn’t ‘if’ but ‘when’,  … Read more

Reading is not just a diversion, but a true passion for Dave and Barb Malson. A favorite book of Dave’s is The Firm by John Grisham. In it the protagonist,  … Read more

Hard work, love of family and community, and faith in God are qualities that many try to infuse in their lives. John and Martha Leising embodied these traits.   Two  … Read more

The roots of the Harcourt family tree run deep in the Rush County soil. Greg Harcourt isn’t sure just how many generations back they go, but at least since the  … Read more