The state wants to foster better social connections in rural communities through a new grant program.

Executive Director Denny Spinner is resigning from the position after three years to take over as interim director of the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.

The town of Speedway wants the public's input on future development projects.

Indiana wants to provide temporary housing for people recovering from substance abuse issues. The federal government provided the state with nearly $2 million for the Recovery Housing Pilot Program.

The state distributes grants to rural communities to help them with projects such as infrastructure improvement, public facilities and economic development.

The Downtown Angola Coalition was awarded a $40,000 grant from Indiana Humanities and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The bronze statue is scheduled to be unveiled in June 2021 at the Steuben County courtyard.

Indianas Office of Community and Rural Affairs plans to funnel $100,000 in grants to help communities enhance their culture.

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced the finalists for the 2019 Stellar Communities Designation Program on Thursday.

Nearly $11 million in federal grant money is going to 19 rural communities around Indiana for local development projects.

The Stellar Communities Program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment initiative led by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.