Columbia City

About a half hour west of Fort Wayne, Columbia City is a peaceful center of commerce and community life in Whitley County. 

Historic houses and brick streets create a cozy downtown where residents enjoy a safe environment with strong family values, and neighbors who feel like family.

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Feature Story Zaeden climbs on the playground during a 30 minute play time outside during Miss Nielson's 3-5 year old class at Children's Village, 6613 S. Anthony. Kids and Education

How are Fort Wayne families and schools coping with another pandemic year?

Adèle PoudrierWednesday, August 25, 2021
Feature Story A new program called Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating retailers.  Healthy Communities

Nutrition incentive programs are growing in Indiana, expanding into grocery stores

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, August 18, 2021
Special Report Jacqueline Barros, left, receives her COVID-19 vaccine from Judy Nix, Parkview Community Nursing. Healthy Communities

Pop-up clinics bring COVID-19 vaccines to Northeast Indiana’s vulnerable, underserved residents

Adèle PoudrierWednesday, July 14, 2021
Feature Story Fresh produce is displayed at the Berry Hill Farm table during the Fort Wayne's Farmers Market at McCulloch Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Technology and Innovation

COVID-19 food challenges increase demand to localize Northeast Indiana's food system

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Courageous Healing, Inc., opened its brick-and-mortar location in May 2021 at 2013 S. Anthony Blvd. Healthy Communities

Mental health awareness is increasing in Fort Wayne—along with culturally competent services

Angela StanleyWednesday, May 26, 2021
Feature Story Cathie Rowand and Kathi Weiss of Fort Wayne are embarking on a 16-day journey to Washington D.C. by bike with a goal to raise $20,000 for Fort Wayne Trails. Transportation

Two women are cycling across the country to advance trail connectivity in Fort Wayne

Barb EimerWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Joshua’s Hand offers an alternative to the conventional housing market in projects like Posterity Heights. Neighborhoods

An 'affordable' city? Service workers say COVID reveals critical gaps in Fort Wayne's housing system

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, April 28, 2021
Feature Story Sammie Vance Sustainability

#PeopleofNEI: Sammie Vance, fighting plastic pollution with public art

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, April 28, 2021
Feature Story Fort Wayne women celebrate the launch of the Community Foundation's Women's Fund of Greater Fort Wayne. Economic Development

Getting to know the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the value of small, intimate weddings. Arts and Culture

How COVID-19 is shaking up weddings in Northeast Indiana—and the changes aren’t all bad

By Gwen Clayton and Kara HackettWednesday, April 14, 2021
Feature Story To honor Women's History Month, we asked a handful of Fort Wayne leaders what this month means to them. Diversity

What does Women’s History Month mean to you, and what are your hopes for Fort Wayne’s future?

Kara HackettWednesday, March 31, 2021
Special Report Parkview Health’s SOS navigator team from left are Amber Janes, Nikki Laux, Heather Henry (Program Manager), Caitlin Golden and Anna Belot. Healthy Communities

COVID-19 is drawing attention to other pandemics in Northeast Indiana: Suicide and domestic violence

Adèle PoudrierWednesday, March 24, 2021
Feature Story Katy Anderson Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Katy Anderson, Connecting people through public radio

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, March 24, 2021
Feature Story Inside the Eagles Theatre in Wabash. Arts and Culture

How can you support a stronger post-COVID economy in Indiana? Be an arts advocate

Kara HackettWednesday, March 10, 2021
Feature Story Lifelong Whitley County resident Katie Doehrmann shows us around her hometown. Neighborhoods

10 things to eat, see, and do in Whitley County

Kathryn DoehrmannWednesday, March 10, 2021
Feature Story A “Popnic for Two” includes an hour in a heated tent with a decorated table, table setting essentials for a picnic, and a Bluetooth speaker for guest to play their choice of music through. Entrepreneurship

Inspired by ‘The Bachelor,’ this Fort Wayne entrepreneur is creating pandemic-friendly ‘popnics’

Adèle PoudrierWednesday, February 10, 2021
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