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Indianapolis, Ind.
Joined July 2011
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Join us for what’s sure to be great conversation.
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The @IndyPressClub &Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame are prepping for the annual Hall of Fame luncheon. Fantastic folks being honored this year including some friends, @DavidHaugh and @GerryLanosga. Get your ticket now to celebrate this year's entire class. indianalegacyluncheon.org
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JEA has named Laura Widmer, executive director of @NSPA and @acpress, as the recipient of the 2026 Carl Towley Award. This award is JEA's highest honor and is presented to a member whose work is of superior value to scholastic journalism. Read more: jea.org/news/carl-towley-awa…
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State law requires Indiana’s public access counselor to issue an opinion in response to a public records complaint within 30 days. Our analysis found that Braun’s appointee, Jennifer Ruby, takes far longer – nearly 250 days on average.
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Have you heard? There’s a new media outlet in Indiana, and its goal is to be one of your most trusted sources for news. Check out Free Press Indiana News, or FPI News for short: bit.ly/4yurD91
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The Vicar of Christ is my co-pilot.
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Am obsessed with this package our @mirrorindy team put together. The mixed-use storytelling so fantastically captures the emotions that graduates feel each commencement season. Spend some time with this lovely, lovely piece. mirrorindy.org/graduation-20…
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Join us for this perennial powerhouse of a workshop! Looking forward to working with student journalists from across the U.S. Sign up soon!
Level up your publication this summer at the ACP College Media Mega Workshop! The workshop features everything you need to set yourself up for success next school year. Just a few weeks left to save! Register today: ow.ly/IjXW50Z5Us4
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In Paula Copenhaver's recount petition, she aims at 14 voters who 'boasted' about crossing over, pulling GOP ballots to thwart her Trump-backed campaign in Indiana Senate Dist 23. She wants Recount Commission to subpoena them, toss their ballots Details: basedinlafayette.com/p/copen…
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The latest update on the Canvas hack, which has IU profs (and many at other schools) unable to administer finals and submit semester grades. More to come, but hoping I can go home soon. @WFIUWTIUNews ipm.org/news/2026-05-07/canv…
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Our @IndianaProSPJ Best of Indiana Journalism Awards banquet is next week, and if you haven't bought your ticket yet, don't wait! We are down to single-digit ticket availability, and we do sell out, so don't miss your chance to celebrate your great work. indianaprospj.org/awards
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The @IndianaProSPJ banquet is fast approaching – get your tickets now before the price increases. indianaprospj.org/awards
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Huge thanks to this year's @IndianaProSPJ awards banquet sponsors: @IUMediaSchool and @ArnoltCenter — we just can't thank you enough for your support!
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The @IndianaProSPJ Best of Indiana Journalism Awards finalists have been announced. See if you're on the list, and get your tickets to our April 17 banquet here: indianaprospj.org/awards
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Party with purpose! 💙 Your Last Row Party ticket supports the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation's journalism scholarships for Indiana students. Enjoy an incredible night at Dallara IndyCar Factory AND make a contribution to the next generation. Win-win! lastrowparty26.eventbrite.co…
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A strip of land east of the Elanco headquarters, bordering the water, was slated to be an expansion of White River State Park, but state officials have abandoned those plans, citing cost constraints (1/4) 🧵
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