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The Rental Housing Tax Credit (RHTC) program aims to create and preserve affordable housing units. This funding is used to incentivize private developers to fund the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing communities throughout Indiana. IHCDA receives applications for Housing Tax Credits and Multifamily Bonds under the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP, which is unique to each authoring state, details selection criteria, and application requirements for the RHTC program, Multifamily Bonds, HOME funds, Development Fund and the National Housing Trust Fund in conjunction with tax credits. It also contains all deadlines, application fees, restrictions, standards and requirements. Applications were due July 29, 2024 for the 2025 QAP funding round. We received a total of 37 applications for the 9% tax credit program, totaling $56,998,141 in tax credits requested. Of the received applications, the total proposed development cost is $501,955,143. 1,221 units have been proposed for new construction and 497 units have been proposed for rehabilitation. Click here to view the list of applicants. Applications are currently in the individual review stage. Afterward, they will go to group reviews to share and confirm individual findings before going before the IHCDA Board of Directors for approval at the November 21, 2024 board meeting. There has also been a total of $11,345,000 in Development Fund Loans requested in tandem with tax credits across 23 of our applications. |
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Vanderburgh County Commissioners Address Environmental Findings in the Old Courthouse Sub-basement
Vanderburgh County Commissioners Address
Environmental Findings in the Old Courthouse Sub-basement
EVANSVILLE, IN – August 23, 2024 – The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners will be holding a news conference on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to address the environmental findings in the sub- basement of the Old Courthouse. The news conference will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, located at the Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room 305, Evansville, Indiana 47708.
Event Information:
What: News conference to address the Old Courthouse Sub-basement
When: August 26, 2024
Where: Commissioners’ Conference Room – 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room 305,
Evansville, Indiana 47708
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Intramural field renovation complete ahead of 2024-25 school year
Intramural field renovation complete ahead of 2024-25 school year
$1.2 million project created a new turf field
AUGUST 24, 2024
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Construction is complete on a $1.2 million intramural field renovation on the University of Evansville campus. In a collaboration between the campus and Purple Aces athletics, the project is highlighted by a full turf field on the north side of campus.
This is the latest in a number of projects that have been completed on the UE campus. The new field is already being utilized by the Aces soccer programs and is set to be used by intramural squads moving forward. It also provides an open recreational campus area for the general student population.
“With the completion of new turf field, we are continuing to enhance the experience of each student at the University of Evansville,” Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Dr. Rachel S. Carpenter exclaimed. “It is special to partner with athletics in a way that has a positive impact on the wellness of the entire university!”
In total, the turf measures at 308’ x 282’ with the lined playing field being 292’ x 225’. The facility is the first outdoor on-campus turf field that will be open to campus. It will be available for use on a year-round basis. Funding for the field was completely covered through the sale of UE’s property on Division Street to Wesselman Woods in June of 2023.
“One of the most important goals within our athletics department is to enhance the relationships we have with the campus community. It is exciting to be able to collaborate on a project like this, which positively benefits every member of our campus community,” UE Athletics Director Dr. Ziggy Siegfried stated. “Our soccer programs have already been able to utilize the field for practice and we look forward to the entire campus utilizing its benefits.”
THUNDERBOLTS HIRE EQUIPMENT MANAGER TIM ABBOTT
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Abbott as the new Head Equipment Manager of the Thunderbolts for the 2024-25 season. The Thunderbolts begin the 2024-25 season at Ford Center on Friday, October 18th as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears.
Abbott brings over 25 years of professional hockey experience and over 35 years of overall professional sports experience to the Thunderbolts organization, most recently with the Knoxville Ice Bears, with whom Abbott served as Head Equipment Manager from 2022-2024. The native of Chesterfield, Michigan worked 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings organization, starting with their then-AHL farm team, the Adirondack Red Wings, between 1987-1992 as Head Equipment Manager. In Adirondack, Abbott was part of two Calder Cup Championship teams in 1989 and 1992. From 1995 to 2005, Abbott served as Assistant Equipment Manager in Detroit, winning three Stanley Cup Championships in 1997, 1998, and 2002. Abbott later worked in the ECHL between 2014-2022, mostly with the Allen Americans in Texas, where he still maintains a strong family presence, between 2016-2022, preceded by a season each with the Bakersfield Condors in 2014-15 and Norfolk Admirals in 2015-16. Outside of hockey, Abbott also spent a decade in professional arena football, winning another three championships with the Port Huron Pirates in 2006 and 2007 along with the Saginaw Sting in 2008.
“From top to bottom, the Thunderbolts look like a great organization to be with. They were one of the hardest teams we (Knoxville) played against last year, they showed up and played hard every night,” replied Abbott when asked about his outside impressions of the Thunderbolts while serving with Knoxville. “Being around for 37 years and bringing that experience into the locker room, I’m going to help Coach Bes, the players, and the other staff in any way I can, and be dedicated to working hard every day. I’m really excited to get to work alongside Coach Bes and the staff, I’ve been very fortunate to be around winning teams throughout my career, and I would love to see that continue here.” Coach Bes expressed similar excitement on adding Abbott’s experience into the locker room, commenting: “We are very excited to add Tim to our organization. Our players and I will benefit from his experience and the knowledge he has accrued over the past 37 years of his career.”
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DCS sets families up for success with back-to-school events
DCS sets families up for success with back-to-school events
AUGUST 25, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – Recognizing that the start of the school year can be difficult for families, especially when it comes to the cost of school supplies, clothes and other needs, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and its partners have coordinated more than 30 events across the state in July and August aimed at helping provide families with back-to-school resources.
“School-age children need to be focused on doing well in school and not on whether they’ll have pencils to do their homework or a meal on the table when they come home,” said DCS Director Eric Miller, MPA, MBA. “If we can help connect families to the resources they need for the start of school, then children can keep their attention where it needs to be – on learning.”
Thousands of families across the state have benefited from the community outreach. One of the largest events was held in Lake County earlier this month. DCS, in partnership with Geminus, handed out more than 1,000 backpacks and other school supplies and provided food, haircuts and information about fire safety, parent support groups, safe sleep and other community resources to more than 1,500 families. Additionally, DCS recruited seven families to apply to become foster families.
“Getting ready to go back to school is an exciting time for children and families,” said DCS Regional Manager Twan Stokes. “Our annual back-to-school event helps increase that positive energy and excitement while giving the community a chance to come together and make sure children and their families have the tools and resources for success.”
Marion County DCS, alongside Firefly Children and Family Alliance, Cornerstone and ML Triplett, gave away 350 backpacks filled with school supplies, household cleaning supplies, hygiene products and bags of fresh vegetables and fruits. In Tipton County, the local DCS office partnered with several community organizations to provide more than 600 students with school supplies. Additionally, DCS’ foster care team joined partners in Lawrence, Washington and Perry counties to distribute backpacks, school supplies and clothing to nearly 3,000 children across those communities.
“These events are a shining example of how communities can come together to support children and families and position them to succeed,” Miller said. “I’m grateful to all the organizations that contributed their time and resources and hope to see these efforts expand so we can serve even more families in the future.”
Hoosier History Highlights
August 25 – August 31This Week in Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. In what Indiana city was the first commercially built auto created? 2. In what Indiana city was the first pneumatic rubber tire created? 3. In what Indiana city was stainless steel created? 4. In what Indiana city was the first push button car radio created? Answers Below
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Answers1. Kokomo 2. Kokomo 3. Kokomo 4. Kokomo
Submitted by Gary Smith…
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but about learning to dance in the rain.” James Whitcomb Riley
Please send your favorite Hoosier quote to: RegEdwards@idoa.in.gov
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This meticulous miniature recreation of the home of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, was made by Jimmy Landers of Greenfield. On display now at the Indiana Statehouse.
Evansville Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Commission Meeting
Evansville Vanderburgh County
Convention & Visitors Commission
Executive Session and Special Meeting Notice
Evansville, IN –August 22, 2024 – Meetings of the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Commission, Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Evansville Events, Inc., and Evansville- Vanderburgh Convention & Visitors Commission Sports Complex Operations Corporation (collectively “Commission”), will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:15 pm. The meeting will be held in Room 301 of the Evansville Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN.
An Executive Session will be held beginning at 3:00 pm Monday, August 26, 2024 before the regularly scheduled open public Commission meeting under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (4) (H), for interviews
Vincennes University welcomes largest incoming class since 2021
VINCENNES, Ind. August 23, 2024 – As the first week of the 2024-25 academic year draws to a close, Vincennes University is celebrating a series of positive developments that reflect a strong start to the fall semester. VU announced an upward trend in new enrollment, highlighted by the largest incoming class at the Vincennes Campus since 2021, with 1,091 students.
VU is also celebrating a 20 percent increase in enrollment from the Twin Rivers Career and Technical Education Cooperative on the Vincennes Campus. This program serves high school students from Knox, Sullivan, Daviess, Greene, and Martin counties, providing them with dual enrollment opportunities in high-demand fields such as Welding, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, and Pharmacy Technology, as identified by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s INDemand Jobs lists.
Preliminary first-day figures reveal encouraging diversity growth, with an increase in both African American and Latino students compared to Fall Semester 2023. Additionally, VU is witnessing promising rises in both its female and urban student populations. The University is also proud to report a rise in international students, both on the Vincennes Campus and through online programs.
According to Director of Admissions Sarah McLin, “We are proud to recognize the dedication and hard work of every individual at Vincennes University who contributes to making it the best choice for students. From our faculty and staff to our administrators and support teams, each person plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive. It is through their collective efforts that Vincennes University continues to provide high-quality education and unparalleled opportunities for growth and success.”
VU’s continued rebound from the global pandemic is evident in several key areas, including a notable increase in admitted applications at both the Vincennes Campus and the Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis.
Beyond the numbers, VU is attracting high-achieving students. The University has experienced a 60 percent increase in the number of incoming Trailblazers who were the Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their high school class.
The Fall 2024 Semester also marks a significant milestone in campus life, with the largest number of housing contracts since 2020 – a 3% increase.
Additionally, the Admissions Office saw a 12% increase in attendance at Start VU events, where new students register for classes and access vital resources, marking its highest attendance rate since 2017.
VU’s commitment to student success is further demonstrated by the record number of graduates completing their degrees faster than ever. This momentum positions Indiana’s First College for continued success throughout the academic year and beyond.
VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson said, “As more students recognize the exceptional value of a Vincennes University education and the transformative power of a VU degree, we are committed to adapting, expanding and continuing to deliver excellent programs and experiences that meet their evolving needs. Our focus remains on providing accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for success in their careers and communities, ensuring that Vincennes University remains the first choice for those seeking a meaningful and impactful educational journey.”
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