Soy-based concrete protectant expanding use

Material developed at Purdue University is helping to extend the life of concrete roadways and bridges, while also helping state transportation departments throughout the U.S. save millions of dollars in costly repairs and replacements. ... Read More

VeggieRx program expands in Allen County

Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health is expanding its produce prescription program this year which will help it provide fruits and vegetables to more people who are food insecure and have chronic health conditions, like diabetes and hypertension... Read More

St. Joseph County plastics company acquired

Michigan-based manufacturing company DexKo Global has acquired Horizon Plastics & Engineering, headquartered in the St. Joseph County town of Osceola. Horizon is a longtime supplier to DexKo subsidiary Dexter's door and vent manufacturing plant in Bristol.... Read More

Corydon staple Butt Drugs to close

A longstanding independent pharmacy in southern Indiana will close its doors this weekend. Butt Drugs, which was founded in 1952, notified customers last week that its last day in business will be April 29.... Read More

Hoosier teachers develop lesson plans for America’s 250th birthday

Two Indiana teachers have developed curriculum that will be included in a classroom resource to help teach American history in advance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. They are among a group of 30 teachers nationwide who are contributing to Revolutionary Ideals, a classroom resource being offered by the education nonprofit National History Day.... Read More

Major proposals unclear as lawmakers enter last week of session

Indiana’s lawmakers are nearing the end of a grueling nearly four-month legislative session, but three of their biggest priorities — aside from the budget — remain unresolved. Legislators promised to push care-boosting, cost-cutting health initiatives, expand “school choice” options, and fight high property tax bills with relief.... Read More

Study: Cutting tobacco use would drive economic gains

Results of a new study released Friday continue to add arguments to the debate over anti-tobacco laws and tobacco usage. The study, commissioned by the Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, says reducing tobacco use would “unquestionably save lives,” and drive economic gains in the Hoosier State.... Read More

New IU initiative targets startup growth

Indiana University this week unveiled a new initiative designed to support greater startup creation and growth across its statewide footprint. Set to launch this fall, IU Innovates will serve as a network to help faculty and students to accelerate their ideas.... Read More