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.

Feature Story Ephraim Smiley of Smiley’s Garden Angels has been farming for more than 25 years. Healthy Communities

Indiana farming is changing, just ask growers and youth at this South East Fort Wayne community farm

Kara HackettWednesday, October 5, 2022
Partner Content Katz, Sapper & Miller, a CPA firm with an office in Fort Wayne, added a height adjustable desk to their reception area. Community Development

Small ways to transition your office into a more inclusive, 'Universal Design' space

Jennie RennerWednesday, September 14, 2022
Feature Story The Indiana Rail Experience in Northeast Indiana features various train rides throughout the year, including an all-day ice cream train and a wine and whiskey train. Arts and Culture

Climb aboard a historic steam locomotive with the Indiana Rail Experience

Kara HackettWednesday, July 13, 2022
Feature Story Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) briefs journalists about his "Yes in my backyard" bill, requiring local planners to report when they are implementing historically discriminatory land use and zoning policies. Community Development

Indiana senator's 'Yes in my Backyard' bill sheds light on discriminatory land use & zoning policies

Kara HackettWednesday, May 25, 2022
Feature Story Reusser web design agency has a four-day workweek and a hybrid schedule. They collaborate in their Downtown Roanoke office two days each week. Community Development

Hybrid work: What is it? Where is it happening in Fort Wayne, & how does it affect business culture?

Kara HackettWednesday, May 11, 2022
Partner Content Branch Manager Christopher R. Wiljer helps Librarian Kristina Lay with the computer at the Allen County Public Library's Monroeville branch. Community Development

Bridging the digital divide: Indiana’s rural communities seek solutions to improve internet access

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, April 6, 2022
Feature Story Dirt Wain compost bins come in a variety of sizes. Sustainability

Fed up with trash and recycling delays? Dirt Wain shares why you should ‘Give A Truck’

Sierah Barnhart and Kara HackettWednesday, March 9, 2022
Feature Story For centuries, Black-owned farms have played a key role in how Black Americans have forged their own identities, independence, wealth, health, and wellbeing amidst systems designed to repress them. Economic Development

The history & future of Black farming in Indiana: Leaders meet to address systemic racial barriers

Kara HackettWednesday, February 16, 2022
Partner Content Michaela Weir, pictured in back, is shown during a recent Helping Hands shift with fellow RNs Danielle Gombas, middle, and Kelli Bultemeyer on the ortho trauma unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Healthy Communities

Each month, Parkview co-workers are filling 400 extra shifts to assist those on the frontlines

Tami BrigleWednesday, January 26, 2022
Feature Story Input writer, Pablo Hurtado, shares reflections on grieving loss and loved ones, like his mother, during the holidays. Healthy Communities

Blog: Getting to the other side of holiday grief after two pandemic years of loss and separation

Pablo HurtadoWednesday, December 22, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Ying Shang is Dean of the College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences at Indiana Tech. Higher Education

Q&A with Dr. Ying Shang at Indiana Tech, one of three female, Asian deans of engineering in the U.S.

Sierah BarnhartMonday, December 20, 2021
Feature Story Matt and Jody Ellenwood’s home is all decked out for the holidays at 721 Pelham Dr. Neighborhoods

4 must-see light displays in Fort Wayne that will get you in the holiday spirit

Rachel Von StroupWednesday, December 15, 2021
Special Report Impact Upgrade is a Fort Wayne-based tech company helping nonprofits be more tech-savvy and mission-focused. Entrepreneurship

This Fort Wayne-based tech company helps nonprofits save money and focus on their missions

Kara HackettWednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story A Christmas display featuring many varieties of taffy at Spoonful of Sugar at 138 1st St. in Roanoke. Entrepreneurship

10 places to shop local for the holidays in Northeast Indiana

Kerstin BeswickWednesday, December 1, 2021
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