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The City of Mishawaka is proud to announce that the 14th class of the Mayor Dave Wood Youth Advisory Council was officially sworn in at the Mishawaka Common Council meeting on Monday, September 9th. This year’s council is composed of an exceptional...

Friday July 26 marked the 19th time Tom's Car Care Canter hosted its Lube-a-Thon for Hospice. From 7am until almost 6pm cars were lined up out to the street to get their oil changed for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care. Even with the...

Indiana University South Bend’s enrollment continues to increase, according to recently released data. Fall 2024 enrollment shows the total number of students at IU South Bend grew by approximately 4% over last year. This highlights a pattern of...

The South Bend Community School Corporation recently hosted a special visit from the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education Dr. Amy Loyd to showcase its pioneering Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.  The visit, co-hosted with U.S....

One of my most important duties as mayor is to seek out and find the best talent available to perform the vital functions and services our residents depend on. We have identified our public safety departments as our top priority in service to you. On...

Indiana University South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod has joined the Campus Compact board of directors. Campus Compact is a national nonprofit organization that supports, engages, and challenges higher education to realize its public purpose. Member...

A notable moment unfolded at the Mishawaka City Hall as the community gathered to witness the swearing-in of Alex Arendt as the new Chief of Police for the Mishawaka Police Department (MPD) during the Board of Public Works meeting on Tuesday, August...

Tomorrow, the City of Mishawaka will witness a significant leadership transition within the Mishawaka Police Department during the Board of Public Works meeting at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers. Former Services Chief, Alex Arendt, will be...

Today marks a bittersweet moment for the City of Mishawaka as we bid farewell to our honorable Chief of Police, Ken Witkowski Jr., who has officially retired after an extraordinary career. Chief Witkowski has been an integral part of the Mishawaka...

First-generation, underrepresented students often face obstacles that may make it more challenging to pursue higher education. The Groups Scholar Program at Indiana University South Bend is intended to break down those barriers by supporting these...