Voices

Many years ago, the tradition of the Good Life Awards with the solid steel custom-crafted award began to recognize six people who have demonstrated exceptional willingness and ability to stand up for good. The 42 people who have earned one of these...

We’ve all had those parenting fail moments, when our stern warnings turn to threats, and then our threats turn to more creative threats and then, nothing, as the kid gets away with it (for awhile anyway). My best frame of reference is in church...

I hear many people fretting about uncertainty. They worry about our future and the changes ahead. Know why I don’t share their concerns? Because Kankakee Valley REMC doesn’t believe in worrying about what’s ahead. Instead, we believe in...

The world is always ending. Especially if you use gold company commercials and Tik Tok influencers as your primary source of financial advice. Sure, bad stuff does happen, and we’ve all been through a lot over the past couple decades. From 9/11 to...

I have to admit, I think the State of Indiana does a lot right. Not everything, mind you; I think our roads were neglected for too long and now, after the gas tax increases over the past five years, it seems like every road is being repaired, all at...

I took my mask off as I walked out the door of Skyline Chili just outside of Batesville, Indiana, in June 2020. It was a beautiful summer evening, the sun was going down behind the trees, shining its last light on my 2010 Jayco Greyhawk Class C...

Hi there all. I have had something on my mind that I thought I would share. Did you know that everyday here in Valparaiso and around the country, drivers are running school bus stop arms? Yep. It's true. I thought I'd share with what I have learned...

Creating community and forging relationships that you will carry with you forever is what we do at Valpo. Our intentional way of seeking out connection based on mutual understanding, kindness, and empathy fuels our tradition of being home to hundreds...

After an excessive level of drama and confusion, interest on student loans and payments on balances are right around the corner. On Sept. 1 balances will begin accruing interest after a nearly four-year hiatus, and payments on student loans are due...

Dear community members, My name is Kevin Nuppnau and it is my privilege to serve as the new Director of Valpo Parks. As I reflect on the last five years I have been with Valpo Parks, I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work alongside my...