IUSB to Host South Bend City Clerk Debate on April 7th
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IUSB to Host South Bend City Clerk Debate on April 7th

Indiana University South Bend will be hosting a primary election debate between the Democratic candidates for South Bend city clerk next week. The candidates that will be on the May 5th ballot are at-large city councilman Derek Dieter and chief deputy city clerk Kareemah Fowler. Both will be at the debate. Organizers say that the…

South Bend Civic Hacking Event Aims to Use Coding Skills for Good

South Bend Civic Hacking Event Aims to Use Coding Skills for Good

The word “hacker” often brings to mind vandalized websites and stolen personal information. But a local group known as Hack Michiana aims to use their skills for good. These “civic hackers” will meet at an event hosted by Hack Michiana and Code for America on the campus of Indiana University South Bend on Saturday from…

Civil Rights Heritage Center and St. Joseph County Library Launch New History Website
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Civil Rights Heritage Center and St. Joseph County Library Launch New History Website

Over 40 people from across the community gathered for a special event at the IUSB Civil Rights Heritage Center in South Bend on Tuesday night. The St. Joseph County Public Library in collaboration with the Civil Rights Heritage Center has launched a new website known as Michiana Memory, dedicated to local history in the South…

IUSB Hosts Vote Center Public Hearing Tonight
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IUSB Hosts Vote Center Public Hearing Tonight

Indiana University South Bend is hosting the second in a series of four public hearings for a proposed shift to vote centers in St. Joseph County. As we reported, the proposal would condense St. Joseph County’s 154 polling precincts into 40 separate vote centers. Currently, county voters only have one specific polling location. The new…

IUSB Hosts Candidate Forum Tonight for St. Joseph County Offices
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IUSB Hosts Candidate Forum Tonight for St. Joseph County Offices

Do you plan to cast a ballot this midterm election but are unsure who you want to vote for on a local level? Here is your chance to meet candidates face-to-face. Indiana University South Bend is hosting a candidate meet and greet for county office seekers today at 7 pm until 9. Each candidate will…