Community-Based Action Planning in Process Locally

Last Updated July 27, 2021

Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute is working with the Ripley and Franklin County Community Foundations in developing and reinforcing regional partnerships. On July 19^th and 20^th local key stakeholders from both counties discussed regional opportunities and needs and developed a comprehensive Community-Based Action Plan that identifies projects which will enhance our region. Stay tuned as local volunteers implement projects!

TURNOVER HUNGER

JOIN LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAMS – Batesville High School, Milan High School, and Oldenburg Academy as they team up for the 2021 season to Turnover Hunger,

Chalktoberfest 2021

The second Chalktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM with the winners being announced by noon. Again this year,

Interns Make A Difference

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Proactive Grant to the Ripley County Economic Development Corporation

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2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Now Available!

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