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#Scholar Update – Julie Vaughan
As I begin my final semester at Butler University, I am in disbelief at how quickly the time has gone. Starting from the moment I was fortunate to receive the amazing gift that is the Lilly Endowment Scholarship, this experience has been a whirlwind. I will be graduating

The Nick Singleton Memorial Fund
Nick Singleton was born and raised in Rushville and dedicated much of his life to making a difference for the youth of Rushville and Rush County. It began as a young man coaching Little League and blossomed into serving as Rushville Boys’ and Girls’ Club Director, as well

Rush County Community Foundation elects new board members and officers for 2019
The Board of Directors of the Rush County Community Foundation recently elected three new board members to replace outgoing board members Dr. Amy Meyer-Ploeger and Bob Bridges. The Foundation is delighted to announce that Arika Marlatt, Phil Kuhn, and Ben Wicker have accepted a three-year term to serve

#ScholarUpdate – Keith Yager
Keith Yager was awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship for 2017. As a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School in 2017, Keith elected to continue his education at Rose-Hulman University in Terre Haute, studying Mechanical Engineering. Here is an update from Keith: I can’t believe my first year and

Five in 50 Covered Bridge Ride Supports RCCF
In September, over 200 cyclists from seven states gathered to ride through Rush County’s scenic countryside for the inaugural “Five in 50” Covered Bridge Ride. The ride, showcasing our county’s beautiful five covered bridges in a 50 mile bicycle ride, provided support to four community organizations. Pictured is

Rush County Community Foundation Announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient
One Rush County student has been named the recipient of a four-year, full-tuition scholarship as the Rush County Community Foundation’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. This year’s recipient is the 37th Rush County student to receive a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Kyle Bacon will receive full tuition