East Allen County

Quietly nestled in the eastern corner of Allen County, seven small, rural communities go about their business with all kinds of stories to tell. Their cities are New Haven, Woodburn, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Harlan, Monroeville, and Hoagland. And together, they are East Allen County.

Fort Wayne residents from the Southwest Area Partnership (SWAP) collaborate on a community project.

Meet neighborhood leaders in Fort Wayne—and learn how you can get involved

“If you really want to impact change in your community, your neighborhood association and Area Partnership are the best places to start.”  

Representatives from Parkview Health, Indiana Tech, the Questa Foundation and Fort Wayne Community Schools gathered in October to celebrate the launch of the new Parkview Opportunity Scholars award.
How can Indiana increase its number of college grads? This Fort Wayne-based program could help

The goal of this program is to support students who may not have otherwise gone to college—whether they have financial need, are first-generation college students, are first-generation Americans, or may not have considered college due to other barriers.

Dan Baisden talks with residents during the Packard Area Planning Alliance retreat at the Boys and Girls Club on Fairfield Ave.
Want to advance your community? Meet 4 Neighborhood Planners in Fort Wayne who can help

Who are Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planners, and what roles do they play in helping neighborhoods? We sat down with the team to find out.

In 2022, the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre brought back Elf the Musical.
Need some holiday cheer? Meet 7 OGs of Fort Wayne’s arts & culture scene who bring it every year

“It’s only fitting to pay our respects to these Fort Wayne establishments at this busy time of the year when they’re working overtime to make sure our holiday season is merry and bright.” 

Raine Augenstein is a cashier at the Health Food Shoppe.
How the Health Food Shoppe is making local, organic food more accessible in Fort Wayne

“I actually hear people in the aisle now, saying, 'Oh wow! These prices aren’t bad.’”  

Bastien Carel, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, right, works with Brad Peffley, Wire Drawer, using new technology that provides real-time & historical data via a web interface that collects data from 70-80 machines.
What’s the future of Northeast Indiana’s manufacturing sector? Leaders weigh in

While the desire to evolve for industry 4.0 isn’t lacking, the realities of adaptation and the infrastructure needed to support change can be complicated.  

Parkview Noble Hospital co-workers await surveyors for Magnet re-accreditation this year. Magnet is a national recognition earned by nine of Parkview’s hospitals, including Parkview Noble and Parkview Huntington.
Five ways small hospitals are making a big difference in Northeast Indiana

“Earlier this year, two rural hospitals in Northeast Indiana made national news for their high-quality care.”

From right are Diane Hunter, Dani Tippmann, and Claudia Hedeen all of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma during a foraging session on Miami tribal property in Fort Wayne.
Rethinking Thanksgiving: Restorative ways to process a complicated holiday in Fort Wayne

Thanksgiving offers us a reminder to reconsider how we consume multiple types of resources, what we offer in return, and how our decisions impact the broader community and world around us.

The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is a group of Northeast Indiana media organizations and affiliated institutions.
What makes a ‘healthy’ neighborhood? Attend the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative’s upcoming panel

"The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is excited to host its inaugural public event, a panel discussion on Healthy Neighborhoods."

Steady Eddy’s Station in Leo, IN.
#PlacesofNEI: Steady Eddy’s Station brings paddling and dining to Leo

Steady Eddy's offers paddling activities and dining to the Leo-Cedarville area.

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