West Central School Board Report

Superintendent Dr. Cathy Rowe talks about the October meeting, and we asked her about the official enrollment count at West Central.

 

Rensselaer Central To Withdraw from Hoosier Conference

Supt. Curt Craig talks about beginning this process, as well as:  finalizing next year's budget; a bond issue for upcoming projects; approval of the 2025-2026 calendar;  increase in enrollment; and, facililty upgrades.

 

Rensselaer City Council Meeting Report 10/14/24

Our news department spoke with Mayor Jeff Phillips on Tuesday (10/15), and he reported on the Board of Public Works and the City Council meetings.  Two new firefighters were sworn in; removing some trees on city property;  a public hearing on the proposal to close Scott Street, at the railroad crossing; the city's golf cart ordinance; the upcoming ribbon cutting for both Filson Park and the Fire Training Tower; and, more.

 

Rensselaer Urban Forestry Council Receives Grant

Karen Stanley, a member of the Rensselaer Urban Forestry Council (RUFC), and grant writer for the organization, talks about receiving a sizeable grant to plant trees and to have a computerized inventory of the location of the trees.  She also talks about the founding and the purpose of the RUFC, and that any trees planted must be on city property