News Release WINONA LAKE – K21 Health Foundation recently provided a $230,000 grant to Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams specifically for ongoing blue-green algae research. “Years ago, we were among the first to invest in the Lilly Center’s blue-green algae research,” said Rich Haddad, president and CEO of K21. “Their work parallels our mission …read more.

WARSAW – Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation have announced the second wave of grants in response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial round of grants totaling $20,000, announced less than two weeks ago provided support …read more.

WARSAW — Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation recently met to create a unified response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, the organizations are issuing $20,000 in grants to area food pantries. These grants are considered the …read more.

LEESBURG —  Town Council members continued discussion about the K21 Health Foundation pledge at their monthly meeting held Monday, March 9. Nine towns in the county, including Leesburg, have the opportunity to receive up to $200,000 for projects that focus on health and wellness opportunities in their community.  Rich Haddad, K21 Health Foundation president and …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA announced its new Youth Cross Country and Track and Field programs. These new programs are free for YMCA members and anyone in the community and are made possible in part through the K21 Health Foundation and Parkview Warsaw, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw YMCA. “Giving every child …read more.

The following is a recap of all the awards presented Thursday night, Jan. 30, at Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce awards. All photos were provided by the chamber. Business of the Year   Ambassador of the Year   Government Excellence                                 …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation, with the K21 Health Foundation, announced the continued funding of the K21-Questa Scholar program. The program financially supports graduating high school seniors from Kosciusko County who will be majoring in healthcare-related fields. Annual funding is available for up to five qualified students that are residents of Kosciusko County and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake celebrated the opening of the Winona Lake K21 Limitless Park Restrooms with a ribbon-cutting, Friday morning, Jan. 24. Representatives from the town council, Parks and Recreation Department, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, NGN Construction, and local financial institutions attended. The bank of heated restrooms opened in mid-December. The …read more.

The Warsaw Motor Speedway has not hosted a motor race in two years and may never again after a judge ruled against the Kosciusko County Fair Board in 2019. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Below is a list of stories from 2019 that stood out as important in Kosciusko County   1. Judge rules against …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The last 2019 meeting of the North Webster Town Council Tuesday, Dec. 17, was a swift sail through the agenda. Highlights included the approval of a bid for meters for the sewage system, notification that disposable wipes are causing problems and more information about the K21 Health Foundation grant to the town. …read more.

WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation would like to thank the Women’s Leadership Initiative and the employees at DePuy Synthes for its donation of $1,367 to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. According to a press release, the donation was collected from various events sponsored by the WLI, including a T-shirt drive, taking the Leadership …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA will hosts a free blood pressure self-monitoring preview event “Healthy Heart Nutrition Seminar: Apps and Information” Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event will be held from 5:45 – 7 p.m. in the Parkview Center for Healthy Living within the Parkview YMCA. The event is free and open to the community, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — K21 Health Foundation CEO and President Rich Haddad attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss a grant being offered to the town by the Foundation.  Haddad explained that the Board of K21 Health Foundation extended grants to nine communities in Kosciusko County. According to Haddad, the K21 …read more.

WARSAW — Through a grant from K21 Health Foundation, Baker Youth Club recently added equipment to its Exergame Room. In 2018, Baker Youth Club approached K21 Health Foundation with an idea to get kids to move more by incorporating their love of technology with physical activity. A $50,000 grant was used to establish the K21 …read more.

WARSAW — K21 Heath Foundation President and CEO Rich Haddad attended the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, to discuss potential plans for an ice rink. In September, K21 Health Foundation’s announced plans to pledge $1 million toward the construction of an ice skating facility. “There are three areas I want to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools honored the K21 Health Foundation and 1st Source Bank during a special recognition night at the Oct. 11 football game where the Tigers played Northwood High School. The event highlighted the continued partnership between WCS and both the K21 Health Foundation and 1st Source Bank. Staff from both organizations were …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College School of Business and the Gordon Institute of Enterprise Development, in partnership with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, will present the 8th Annual Executive Forum, “Impacting the World through Entrepreneurship,” from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. The Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — K21 Health Foundation used its 20-year anniversary celebration Tuesday night, Sept. 10, to announce three major initiatives aimed at improving health opportunities to residents in every part of Kosciusko County. K21 Health Foundation was established with $63 million from the sale of Kosciusko Community Hospital and has grown over the years to …read more.

WARSAW — What started as a White Paper Project through the local Kosciusko Leadership Academy, K21 Health Services Pavilion, has now been serving the community for a decade. On Tuesday, July 23, the agencies housed in the Health Services Pavilion hosted a Business After Hours event through the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to welcome the …read more.

WARSAW — Since opening the doors of the first men’s addiction recovery facility in 2007, Serenity House has worked to provide safe and effective opportunities in Kosciusko County for those seeking to rebuild their lives out of the grip of addiction. The subsequent additions of a men’s transitional home and a women’s facility have expanded …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In the beginning of 2019 two local foundations, K21 Health Foundation and Kosciusko County Community Foundation, both jumped on board to help Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice with a new, time-sensitive, project. Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice has been serving the community for over 40 years with in home health care and hospice …read more.

LEESBURG — Between the live auction, silent auction and multiple other fundraising opportunities at the Black and White Dinner held Saturday evening, June 8, the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County was able to raise over $73,000 to assist local cancer patients throughout the county.

WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation enlisted 212 Media Studios to create a new online portal. 212 designed the user-friendly website to highlight K21’s role and projects in the community and to streamline non-profit grant applications. “Launching this new site will empower us to share our story and mission with the community better than we could …read more.

WARSAW — Joe’s Kids will be holding their annual 5K Heart & Sole on Saturday, April 27. 

KOSCIUSKO — SiteWorx Services made a donation of $1,325 to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund today, April 5. Brandon Hepler, SiteWorx Services, partnered with the K21 team to help give to the Kosciusko County Cancer Fund. $25 of each rental of a “Trashing Cancers” roll-off dumpster was donated to the fund. Three “Trashing Cancers” dumpsters …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The K21 Health Foundation is proud to announce a grant of $1 million toward the future home of Cardinal Services, Inc. at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The award will help fulfill Cardinal’s vision of creating The Ability Center, a place that will welcome people of all abilities to learn, work and socialize in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Questa Education Foundation with the K21 Health Foundation announces the continued funding of the K21-Questa Scholar program. The program financially supports graduating high school seniors from Kosciusko County who will be majoring in health care related fields. Annual funding is available for up to five qualified students that are residents of Kosciusko County …read more.

MILFORD — Wawasee Community Schools received a $35,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation in support of using heart rate monitors for Milford School, North Webster Elementary, and Syracuse Elementary. Milford physical education teacher, Mercedes Pratt, set out on a journey to find the funds to get the Heart Zones Systems for Wawasee students. “I …read more.

WARSAW — Bowen Center has received a donation from K21 Health Foundation in honor of Kurt Carlson, Bowen Center, chief executive officer. The $20,000 gift was presented today by Rich Haddad, K21 Health Foundation, executive director. Haddad presented the donation in celebration of the K21 Health Foundation’s 20th year of grant-making and as a tribute …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — As a continuation of celebrating its 20th year of grantmaking for health impact in Kosciusko County, K21 Health Foundation provided a gift of $20,000 to Kosciusko Community YMCA. These gifts are intended to honor and appreciate health-related nonprofit organizations in the community that have been serving others for 20 or more years. For more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana has received a $5,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation in support of our sexual abuse prevention training for volunteers, youth and parents in Kosciusko County.  EMPOWER is designed to increase the awareness of child neglect/abuse risk factors and reduce risks/incidences of maltreatment so our youth …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — To continue its 20th-year celebration, K21 Health Foundation presented a gift of $20,000 to Kosciusko Community Senior Services. Since 1957, KCSS has worked to meet the needs of the senior citizens throughout Kosciusko County with such programs as Mobile Meals, handicap accessible van transportation and the Senior Activity Center. K21 was pleased to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local community leaders and stakeholders gathered at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College Friday morning, Oct. 12 to hear presentations from experts in the healthcare industry on the state of health in Indiana. The event, called Community Conversation 4.0: For The Health Of It, included speakers and …read more.

[weaver_youtube N_Dn5395IlU rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — Community members gathered at Grace College tonight, Oct. 5, to celebrate a great achievement, the grand opening of the newly completed $8.5 million Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex. This new science complex involved the renovation and expansion of the Cooley Science Center, which has served the science …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has made another appreciation gift of $20,000 to an organization that has served our community for more than 20 years, as a way to celebrate their 20th year. When you think of non-profit organizations that have had a tremendous impact in serving the citizens of Kosciusko County for many years, Cardinal …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The K21 Health Foundation recently invested $200,000 into the Lilly Center for expanded research on the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County. Part of that funded necessary lab equipment for the Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex, and in mid-August, K21 was able to visit the space they helped build. With the equipment …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has provided a gift of $20,000 to Baker Youth Club as a way of continuing their 20th-year celebration, honoring their many years of serving the community. Since BYC first opened its doors in 1926, they have provided a place for recreation, fellowship and friendship for youth in Kosciusko County. Throughout …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce the receipt of a grant from the K21 Health Foundation which will assist in creating a stronger focus on fitness and wellness within the future Student Activity Center. The grant, totaling $333,226, will assist in increasing the capacity and access to unique program offerings for students, …read more.

WARSAW — Through a generous grant provided by the K21 Health Foundation, Warsaw Community Schools’ elementary students will enjoy new and exciting opportunities to stay active and healthy. The grant, totaling $56,840, will assist elementary physical education teachers in giving every student an opportunity to succeed through innovative, non-threatening physical activities, regardless of a student’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  In a tangible display of advocacy for community health, the K21 Health Foundation is investing $200,000 into the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams for expanded research on the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County. The two-year research study focuses on toxins produced by blue-green algae which can be harmful to people …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has chosen to provide a gift to Combined Community Services of $20,000 as a way of continuing their 20th-year celebration. CCS has assisted the residents of Kosciusko County by providing a variety of services including a food pantry, clothing pantry, and programs that promote self-sufficiency for almost 35 years. CCS …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw Site recently learned it will be the recipient of a K21 Health Foundation grant to provide hands-on learning experiences for students in healthcare specialist and medical assisting programs. The $22,000 in grant funds will be used to purchase lab equipment for anatomy and physiology courses which are fundamental …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 20th year of serving the community, this time by providing a $20,000 gift to the City-County Athletic Complex. K21’s Board of Directors selected the CCAC to receive this gift to honor its dedication to the community for more than 20 years. The 65-acre facility opened …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 30th year of serving the community by providing a $20,000 gift to Heartline Pregnancy Center. K21’s Board of Directors selected Heartline to receive this gift in honor of the organization’s dedication to the community for more than 30 years. Since February 1985, Heartline has offered …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 20th year of serving the community by providing a $20,000 gift to Beaman Home. The board of directors decided to recognize Beaman for the work they do in Kosciusko County, providing shelter, safety and outreach services to victims of domestic violence. The organization has been serving …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The K21 Health Foundation has approved a grant of $150,000 to Grace College for the purchase of equipment for Grace’s new bachelor of science in nursing program in partnership with Bethel College. The funds will be used to purchase cutting-edge simulation mannequins and other equipment to provide enhanced training for future nurse …read more.

WARSAW — Although spring is officially upon us, the weather is still not cooperative for outdoor planting and gardening. While greenhouses are a common way to get an early start on the planting season, the Purdue Extension Kosciusko County office provides other options for adults and children.

WARSAW — With K21 Health Foundation now in its 20th year, the board of directors wanted to find a way to recognize the foundation’s role in the community for the past two decades. It elected to do this by providing a financial gift to a non-profit that has been serving the community as long or longer …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Starting this month, K21 Health Foundation is celebrating its 20th year in existence. K21 is a private foundation with a mission to impact the health of Kosciusko County residents. Over the 19 years of managing an endowment for the community, the foundation has approved over $45 million of funds to be distributed out in …read more.

  WARSAW—The Beaman Home received a $15,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation in December 2017. The purpose of the grant is to improve the organization’s overall communication and marketing. The grant will allow Beaman Home to complete three communication goals. This year focused on raising awareness of available services, the agency’s funding needs and a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Since February 2016, the Kosciusko Community YMCA has offered the nationally recognized LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program for people affected by cancer. This evidence-based 12-week physical activity and wellbeing program is designed to help survivors both during and after cancer treatment to remain active in a safe and supportive environment. Recognizing the incredible …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Sept. 27, 212 Media Studios facilitated a four-hour marketing services workshop, hosted by K21 Health Foundation. The seminar delivered insight and resources to aid nonprofits in their efforts to provide health-related services in the community. The workshop’s four sessions covered various communications and marketing topics to help the nonprofits improve their brand …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — K21 Health Foundation recently approved a grant of $24,800 to join forces with Wawasee Community Schools to cover costs associated with paving the half-mile trail at North Webster Elementary School. Currently the trail is a mixture of dirt and stone, making it less than ideal for use by the community. “K21 is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — K21 Health Foundation and the Questa Education Foundation are proud to announce that funds are available to support graduating Kosciusko County high school seniors who will be majoring in health related fields. Funding is available for up to five qualified students who are residents of Kosciusko County and plan to attend an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — You probably have heard of the YMCA Camp Crosley in North Webster.  What you may not have heard is that for one week every summer, Camp Crosley becomes Camp John Warvel, a weeklong stay-over camp for kids with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes sponsored by the American Diabetes Association of Indiana. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently met at The Kosciusko County Community Foundation, where cadets learned about philanthropy in Kosciusko County. Suzie Light, Executive Director of the KCCF spoke on the topic of philanthropy and the focus of a community foundation.  Light defined philanthropy as sharing time, talent and treasure for the good of others.  …read more.

WARSAW — Willis Alt has a long list of accomplishments and, among them, perhaps his most notable was the role he played in the founding of the K21 Foundation. Alt is one of 22 Kosciusko County residents chosen to carry the torch in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, which will travel through the local area the end …read more.

WARSAW — At the Tuesday, June 21, meeting of the Warsaw Parks And Recreation Board, Rich Haddad, a representative of K21 Health Foundation, presented a proposal for the creation of an ice skating rink in one of the Warsaw parks. “I think in northern Indiana one of our challenges is how we stay fit when …read more.

WARSAW — Much can happen in three decades and in the world of BMX, this time span has meant changes that are transformative to the sport. Hire Park BMX Track in Warsaw has survived this and is still a vibrant part of BMX’s sub-culture. It will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year.

WARSAW — A new rescue truck for the fire department, new loaders for the wastewater and public works departments and acceptance of a bid for the Main Street Sanitary Sewer Project, were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, Friday, April 1. Following the recommendation of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Protection Territory …read more.

By HOLLY SWOVERLAND, BSW K21 Health Foundation WARSAW — With funds provided by the recent purchase of Multi-Township EMS by Lutheran EMS, MTEMS has made a donation of $250,000 to K21 Health Foundation. K21 will utilize this gift to continue to provide health-related grants that benefit the residents of Kosciusko County. Prior to the purchase, …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Schools Boomerang Backpacks program received a donation today from Rosy Jansma and the K21 Health Foundation. Jansma serves on the board of directors of the foundation and for her involvement and commitment to the community K21 made a donation of $1,000 in Jansma’s honor. She chose to donate that money to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — For a sixth consecutive year, K21 Health Foundation is once again a sponsor for the 2016 Camp John Warvel, which offers traditional camp activities as well as constant medical assistance for children living with diabetes. Children ages 7 to 16 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are eligible to attend. Teens …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Thanks to a generous grant from the K21 Health Foundation, Grace Village has installed a Biodex Balance System in the Grace Village Rehabilitation Center. The Biodex Balance System improves balance, increases agility, and develops muscle tone, all while providing vital bio-feedback that allows for real time adjustments to therapy programs. It provides …read more.

By HOLLY SWOVERLAND K21 Health Foundation WARSAW—K21 Health Foundation is currently accepting applications for the first round of grants in 2016. Completed applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 to be considered during this cycle. Non-profit organizations with programs dedicated to the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents are …read more.

WARSAW — It was a unanimous decision by the Warsaw Board of Works to choose a local vendor over a $6,191.32 savings on the purchase of four 2016 Chevrolet police vehicles. The decision was made Friday morning, Jan. 15, at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The three-member board however, didn’t jump at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Recently, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team was the recipient of grant funding from the K21 Health Foundation.

WARSAW — Conclusion to a litigation/mediation between a contractor and the city was was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday morning. Mike Valentine, city attorney, reported a settlement was reached with Dore Company, the company who demolished the old sewer plant. The agreement calls for the town to pay $103,577.14 to Dore Company, …read more.

By JENNIFER STEWART K21 Health Foundation Saturday, May 9, the fifth annual golf outing in honor of Nora Stephens was held by her children at Raccoon Run Golf Course. The event raised almost $2,000, which was donated to the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administrated by K21 Health Foundation. Nora passed away in November 2010 of lung cancer. …read more.

K21 has awarded a grant of $47,461 to allow the Lake City BMX Club to make needed improvements to the track at Hire Park in Warsaw, as well as purchase a new state-of-the-art starting gate for BMX races. “K21 is committed to helping our community offer a variety of physical fitness activities,” said Rich Haddad, …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids The K21 Health Foundation recently awarded a grant to Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw. This funding supports K21 Health’s mission to ensure health care services are provided to Kosciusko County citizens. A grant in the amount of $55,500 was awarded to Joe’s …read more.

  Kosciusko County Velo Cycling has donated $5,000 to a newly established Ride+Walk Fund. The money will go to help reach the matching funds needed for the recent K21 Health Foundation’s 3-1 matching grant of $375,000 for the community’s Ride+Walk project on East Market Street, which includes the addition of a world-class pedestrian and bicycle-friendly …read more.

By TIM DOMBROSKY Assistant City Planner, City of Warsaw Last year the board of directors of K21 Health Foundation approved a major investment in the Community Ride+Walk movement with a 3-1 matching grant of $375,000. The funds were to be used to redesign Market Street with a world class trail, encouraging local donations knowing that …read more.

By BLAINE CONLEY Assistant Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Tippecanoe Valley High School Weight Room will be open to the public free of charge from 6:30 a.m. until 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The facility will also be open from 6  p.m. to 8  p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Participants should use door …read more.

To help you understand more about the e-cigarette, Kosciusko Community Hospital, K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Health Department, and Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition are sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting to educate the public about the e-cigarette at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the City Hall meeting room. The Director to Tobacco Prevention Cessation …read more.

Thanks to the generosity of a longtime resident, Pierceton will soon begin the construction of a walking and biking trail. Barbara Faris resided in Pierceton for more than 60 years and was actively involved in the community, including serving as a volunteer EMT for the local ambulance service and Habitat for Humanity. Upon her death …read more.

K21 Health Foundation has awarded the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee a generous grant for the construction of a sidewalk-trail on Harkless Drive from Palm Drive to SR 13. The trail committee received a $50,000 grant from the foundation. The committee met Monday evening to hear the good news. K21 Health Foundation is making it possible to …read more.

By HOLLY SWOVERLAND K21 Health Foundation K21 Health Foundation would like to announce the implementation of an online application process. Beginning with the Sunday, Feb. 1 grant cycle, applicants will be apple to submit the entire K21 grant application online. This change is effective immediately on the K21 website. Applications in both online and paper …read more.

The Society of St. Andrew, which supports feeding America’s hungry, invites any Kosciusko County individuals, food agencies, pantries, kitchens and churches needing potatoes to help feed the hungry to receive free potatoes beginning at 8:30 a.m. until supplies are gone Friday, Nov. 28, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Potatoes are provided through a grant by …read more.

Crosswinds has been awarded a $75,000 grant by the K21 Health Foundation to provide affordable in-home counseling services to the residents of Kosciusko County. Crosswinds is a non-profit organization that helps families struggling with a variety of issues, ranging from help for a troubled teenager, a suffering marriage, communication problems, trauma, grief, adoption issues, or other …read more.

The Center for Lakes and Streams, with funding from the K21 Health Foundation, private donors and Grace College, released the results of a study investigating the causes of elevated E. coli levels at the public swimming beaches at Center and Pike lakes. A previous study by the center from 2012 showed that the public swimming …read more.

Less than two weeks after the city of Warsaw revealed it had been awarded a $1.76 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration for the reconstruction of East Market Street, more good news was announced at tonight’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. The Board of Directors of K21 Health Foundation recently approved a major investment in …read more.

In yet another sign of changing perceptions about the YMCA as a leading organization in chronic disease prevention, the CEO of the American Medical Association has lauded the YMCA as a “model community asset.” Speaking to the AMA’s House of Delegates during that policy-making body’s Interim Meeting in November, Dr. James Madara recognized the YMCA …read more.

Mentone EMS will have a new automatic suction unit that is powered aboard each of their ambulances. Medic 98 and Medic 99 ambulances only had manual suction units until now. Funding for the powered portable suction units was provided by K21 Health Foundation.

On the heels of receiving the Bicycle Friendly Community designation, Warsaw’s longest continuous bicycle and pedestrian route will soon become a reality. The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a grant from the K21 Health Foundation today for $46,000 to incorporate a bicycle and pedestrian route into the West Center Street resurfacing project …read more.

After several years away, the 2013 Steve Dodds Charity Golf Tournament for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County will return to Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. This year’s event will be on Monday, Sept. 9. Tee times will be 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. There is no scheduled rain date. Every day someone learns a …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Outing took place Monday at South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse. Eighty golfers participated and enjoyed lunch by Bib’s Backyard BBQ prior to the scramble’s start. The event netted over $9,200 for the Beaman Home’s operational funds. K21 Health Foundation’s team placed first and received certificates, a dozen golf …read more.

Cycling enthusiasts will gather in Winona Lake and Warsaw this weekend for the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. The three-day event encourages cycling with an emphasize of wellness and enjoyment. The event begins at 7 a.m. Friday with coffee and snacks at 1000 park Bakafe in the Village at Winona. It is aimed at encouraging …read more.

Mentone resident, Rosy Jansma, serves on the K21 Health Foundation board of directors and, because of that and her commitment to making a difference, the K21 Foundation made a donation of $1,000 in her honor. Mrs. Jansma decided to use the donation to continue her support of Tippecanoe Valley Boomerang Backpacks program. Boomerang Backpacks is …read more.

Old, outdated, sometimes dangerous playground equipment is all that stands in the only park in Silver Lake. In an effort to renovate the park and purchase new equipment, Silver Lake officials are seeking cash donations from area businesses and residents. And thanks to a K21 Health Foundation grant, each dollar raised for new playground equipment …read more.

Warsaw residents may have noticed something new on Smith Street, in addition to a much-welcomed resurfacing job. On Sept. 10, the City’s first bike lanes were completed along Smith Street, as well as “sharrow” marked bike routes along Winona Avenue and McKinley Street. These new markings and signage created 1.8 miles of new bicycle facilities and …read more.