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Rush County’s Readiness for Change Part 4: How to Move Forward
So, we know from data (part 1) that jobs and businesses go where the people are. People go where they want to live. Our community has a lot going for us – small town, rural feel, safety, quality schools and good people. But the community insights (part 2)
Rush County’s Readiness for Change Part 3: Survey Says…
In effort to get more input and insight about our community, we shared a survey online. The respondents alone told us a lot. Females and long-time residents were well-represented. Guys, we need you to step it up! Other voices missing from the conversation were young people and newcomers

Rush County’s Readiness for Change Part 2: Community Insights Recap
In part 1 of this series we shared the final report from Ball State about Rush County’s readiness for change and a summary of background data about the challenges our community is facing. Last fall we held a series of eight Community Insights Meetings to learn what

Introducing Our 2020 Board of Directors: David Malson
David Malson is a Hoosier through and through. Born in Rushville, he graduated from Rushville High School. He earned his undergraduate degree at Indiana University Bloomington and his J.D. at the IU School of Law Indianapolis. He returned to his roots to set up his law practice and

Introducing Our 2020 Board of Directors: Bob Gulde
Bob Gulde is a lifelong Rush County resident and a new member of the RCCF board of directors. He attended RCHS and graduated in the class of 1984. College and law school are the only two instances that drew him away from home. After completing undergrad studies at

Rush County’s Readiness for Change Part 1: Background Data
Faced with a big grant opportunity that could transform our community, we weren’t quite sure where to even start. So we asked you. Last fall we took our questions on the road and visited seven Rush County communities. With guidance from Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute, we