NIPSCO announces that 23 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to further their public safety initiatives.

YMCA of DeKalb County and United Way of DeKalb County are excited to announce that YMCA of DeKalb County has received preliminary approval for a matching grant of up to $1,500,000 from the Indiana United Ways Statewide Capital Projects Initiative. The funding will go toward expanding the YMCA’s Early Learning and School Aged Childcare buildings.

Image of Hope Ranch, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional healing through nature and animal connection, will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. Read more to learn about the family-friendly event and sponsorship opportunities.

NIPSCO urges homeowners and professionals to contact 811 before any digging project to avoid damaging buried utility lines.

The DeKalb Chamber Partnership will host its 5th annual Prism: Full Spectrum Survival women’s conference on August 14, 2025, from 8 AM to 1 PM at the historic Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. Hosted by the women-led DeKalb Chamber Partnership, Prism is designed to empower, connect, and uplift women from across northeast Indiana.