News – Dubois Strong

September 29, 2022

Helping Local Students find their Careers

Local Sources - In the United States, a majority of high school graduates do not know what they want their careers to be. One statewide organization wants to help with that.

September 26, 2022

Dubois County officially kicks off partnership with IU Rural Engagement

JASPER — Dubois County officially kicked-off a two-year partnership with the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement Thursday night at Vincennes University-Jasper.

September 26, 2022

Purdue: Indiana farm fatality summary shows positive trends, stresses worker safety

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program released the annual Indiana Farm Fatality Summary with Historical Overview, coinciding with National Farm Safety and Health Week. The annual observance has taken place during the third week of September since 1944.

September 26, 2022

City of Jasper considering bond to maintain tax levy

JASPER — With rising property values, local tax rates are decreasing, resulting in less funding for local governments to operate. The City of Jasper began considering avenues to maintain a flax tax rate during a monthly meeting Wednesday.

September 26, 2022

Merkley receives 2022 Outstanding Treasurer Award

INDIANAPOLIS — The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced Friday Dubois County Treasurer Kitty Merkley received the 2022 Outstanding Treasurer Award. The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service.

September 20, 2022

Dubois County Kick-Off event set for Thursday, September 22nd

JASPER — Local community leaders and Indiana University’s Center for Rural Engagement will officially kick off Dubois County’s Sustaining Hoosier Communities projects next Thursday, September 22. Vincennes University-Jasper’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing Theatre will host the event, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

September 7, 2022

Julia Taylor Awarded Dubois County Relocation Impact Grant

Julia Taylor has been awarded a Dubois County Relocation Impact Grant.

September 7, 2022

Holland dairy among Prairie Farms dairies recognized at World Dairy Expo

The 2022 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest just wrapped up, and the results are in. With a record number of entries from over 80 dairy companies, Prairie Farms Dairy and its family of companies received more awards than any other company, making Prairie Farms the reigning contest champion.