Decatur

About 30 minutes southeast of Fort Wayne, Decatur is the cultural center of Adams County. Enjoy the famous Decatur Sculpture Tour. Shop the boutiques and antiques. And stick around for a Bellmont Braves football game. This safe, spirited community is full of local pride.

Veterans and Parkview employees from left are Nathan Milliman, Michael Eckroth, and Donna Van Vlerah.

Meet 3 Northeast Indiana veterans using their military experience to fight COVID-19

“COVID is like a military campaign. It’s the overarching issue in duration and scope. Within that, you’ve got a bunch of battles. You’ve got to win the battles to win the campaign."

Before COVID-19 began, Fort Wayne had the 13th highest eviction rate in the U.S. Now, the situation is growing more complex.
Housing & COVID-19: ‘Waves’ of evictions are likely in Fort Wayne as the pandemic continues

Before COVID-19, Fort Wayne had the 13th highest eviction rate in the U.S. Now, the situation is becoming more complex.

African dancers perform at a pop-up event in Bloomington in 2019 designed to restore cultural memory about a Black marketplace that was firebombed by the KKK.
What is the value of a strong creative community? Ask these Indiana cities

Three Hoosier cities demonstrate how the arts impact a place's culture, economy, and talent prospects.

#PlacesofNEI: The Health Food Shoppe, a locally owned natural grocery

"This is a great place to support local during the pandemic with grab and go features as well as curbside pickup options."

If residents in cities like Chicago seek respite in Fort Wayne during COVID-19, will they stay?
Housing & COVID-19: Are big city residents relocating to Fort Wayne during the pandemic?

We ask real estate agents and young professionals in the Midwest about trends they're seeing.

The Parkview Advanced Medical Simulation Lab is primarily used to train medical professionals.
3 ways a Northeast Indiana healthcare simulation lab was part of world-class innovation in 2020

"A lot of people don’t realize the incredible technology we have here.”

Tim Harvey brought his Netflix job with him to Fort Wayne two years ago. He continues working remotely for the Silicon Valley-based employer.
What can a Bay Area job get you in Fort Wayne? A remote worker for Netflix shares his experience

Two years into his remote job, a Silicon Valley employee shares about the lower cost of living and higher standard of life he's found in Northeast Indiana.

Raquel Kline, Director of Language Services Network (LSN), has seen gaps in the news available to non-English speaking residents in Fort Wayne for years.
Bridging the news gap in Fort Wayne: COVID-19 reveals the importance of cross-cultural communication

Getting timely, accurate information to non-English speaking residents in Fort Wayne is a critical need, complicated by a shape-shifting pandemic.

In rural communities, hospitals like Parkview DeKalb Hospital provide vital access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One year after joining Parkview Health, DeKalb’s rural community hospital reflects on the transition

President of Parkview DeKalb Hospital shares how the hospital and community are evolving.

Vintage clothes from the Instagram account of Frugal Hanger Thrift in Fort Wayne.
Stylish & sustainable: Meet 3 Fort Wayne thrift and vintage shops innovating online

Local vintage and thrift shop owners are taking to Instagram and more as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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