Innovation and community spirit were on full display as nine local entrepreneurs competed in the Alluvial Private Wealth Forge Competition at Marion Technical College. The live “Shark Tank”-style event awarded $2,500 in prize money to help one standout business take its next big step. Forge Participants included: *K.B. Riley Books – Kimberly Bryant; plan to […]
Programs
All Pro Dad: Nurturing Kids One Conversation at a Time
What does it take to excel at fatherhood and at life? The All Pro Dad chapter at Heritage Elementary School brings fathers and their sons and daughters together once a month before school for intentional, meaningful conversations. The local chapter was started by Beau Hummel, a local pastor and parent. “I remember how busy I was […]
Children with Special Needs Get to Play with Unstoppable Youth Sports
Marion children with medical challenges or disabilities had a chance to join athletic teams and play their hearts out in the Unstoppables Youth Sports League. The nonprofit expanded to Marion just this year. After her daughter with Down syndrome played in Marion in June, her mother, Ashley Teets, said, “This team of coaches, boys & […]
Royal Family Kids Camp Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Local Children
A local group and 70 volunteers rolled out the red carpet for nearly 50 local children who have survived neglect, abuse and trauma this summer. The local chapter of “For the Children” held Royal Family Kids (RFK) Camp, which has been serving Marion kids since 2001 and added a mentoring club program in 2019. At […]
Local Scouting Troop Conquers 135 miles on foot at Philmont
Nine teen and adult Scouts from BSA Troop 6046 of Marion challenged themselves to hike 135 miles across mountains of Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. The six youths and three advisors persevered despite summer heat, freezing temperatures and hail. They scaled peaks of nearly 12,000 feet and put their endurance and their wilderness […]
TRIO Talent Search at Marion Technical College Empowers Students for Success
The question, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” may be intimidating to many students. The TRIO Talent Search program helps more than 500 local students from seven area middle and high schools explore their options and find a pathway to college, a career, or the military. TRIO is a collection of […]
