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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Partner Content In rural communities, hospitals like Parkview DeKalb Hospital provide vital access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy Communities

One year after joining Parkview Health, DeKalb’s rural community hospital reflects on the transition

Tami BrigleWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Vintage clothes from the Instagram account of Frugal Hanger Thrift in Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

Stylish & sustainable: Meet 3 Fort Wayne thrift and vintage shops innovating online

By Adele PourdrierWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Children enjoy pumpkin checkers at Amazing Fall Fun in Waterloo. Arts and Culture

Four places you can enjoy the fall spirit in Northeast Indiana

Brittany SmithWednesday, September 30, 2020
News Remix 1's mural in downtown North Manchester. Economic Development

Three national muralists share their experience in Northeast Indiana

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, September 23, 2020
Partner Content Dr. Lauren Kopicky is a breast surgeon at Parkview Cancer Institute (PCI). Healthy Communities

What drew a talented breast surgeon to Fort Wayne? People and practice

Tami BrigleWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Mural Fest Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Regional murals in the Make It Your Own Mural Fest

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, September 23, 2020
Special Report The theme of Key Detail’s mural is the confluence of the city's three rivers: the St. Joseph, the St. Marys, and the Maumee. Economic Development

How the first Make It Your Own Mural Fest is making its mark on cities across the region

AJ Hughes and Kara HackettWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story Shawn Dunwoody works on a mural in downtown Columbia City. Arts and Culture

Video: Shawn Dunwoody's new mural in Columbia City pays homage to a local entrepreneur

AJ Hughes and Ray SteupWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story Kelsi Lee and Cote Godoy of KelsiCote perform with their Amig@s in Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

Beat the pandemic blues with uplifting, cross-cultural music by Fort Wayne’s KelsiCote

Kara HackettFriday, July 31, 2020
Feature Story Britney Breidenstein grew up in Southeast Fort Wayne and is passionate about serving the community there. Community Development

Changing the narrative: Meet our Project Editor for On the Ground Southeast

Kara HackettWednesday, July 22, 2020
Feature Story The Burger Bar in downtown Fort Wayne is participating in the new Summer Savor event. Economic Development

Blog: Enjoy a special summer edition of Savor Fort Wayne to support more than 25 restaurants

By Abby OkesonWednesday, July 22, 2020
Feature Story Entrepreneur Julie Creek is finding ways to launch her business, the Center for Grant Research and Writing, LLC—pandemic or not. Entrepreneurship

Launching a business in the middle of a pandemic: A Fort Wayne grant writer shares her story

Julie CreekWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Kayden Gordon hosts "The Kayden Gordon Show: Today’s Best Country Mix" on Spectrum 23.9, a Northeast Indiana-based radio station that is produced by and for people with autism and other disabilities. Entrepreneurship

How a Northeast Indiana radio station is creating opportunities for broadcasters with autism

By: John Graham & Kayden GordonWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Jim Wilcox, center, and his team at Sandler Performance Center of Northern Indiana. Entrepreneurship

Is your attitude limiting your business?

Jim WilcoxWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Miles Kids and Education

#PeopleofNEI: Miles, creating change with citywide bake sales

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Empty shelves at grocery stores have prompted many in Indiana to start rethinking the state's food supply chain. Economic Development

‘A food crisis’: COVID-19 reveals gaps and opportunities in Indiana's food system

Kara HackettSaturday, July 11, 2020
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