AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Indianapolis Indiana. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:54:12 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tuesday, November 10 Governor Mitch Daniels and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will participate in a groundbreaking for Watanabe High School. ... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-november-10-12-2009-232663 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-november-10-12-2009-232663 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Indianapolis, IN -- Governor Mitch Daniels has directed that flags throughout the state and at the State House be flown at half-staff to honor the... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-directs-flags-to-be-lowered-to-half-staff-232374 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-directs-flags-to-be-lowered-to-half-staff-232374 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Indianapolis – Governor Mitch Daniels OIn November 6, 2009 initiated state agency spending reductions following the fourth straight month of lower... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-announces-more-actions-to-reduce-state-spending-232094 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-announces-more-actions-to-reduce-state-spending-232094 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On November 4, 2009, Governor Mitch Daniels sent a letter to the Indiana members of the U.S. House of Representatives to ask them to carefully weigh... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-urges-indiana-house-members-to-consider-state-impact-of-health-care-measures-231660 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-urges-indiana-house-members-to-consider-state-impact-of-health-care-measures-231660 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thursday, November 5 - Governor Mitch Daniels will be joined by local officials and company executives for an economic development announcement.... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-november-5-6-2009-231510 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-november-5-6-2009-231510 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tuesday, November 3 - Governor Mitch Daniels will co-chair a meeting of the Indiana Education Roundtable. This month’s meeting will feature a... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-november-3-4-2009-230658 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-november-3-4-2009-230658 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The governor and first lady will pass out assorted candy provided by five Indiana companies.  Donations include caramels from Abbott’s Candy... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-and-first-lady-to-host-trick-or-treaters-at-the-governor-s-residence-229526 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-and-first-lady-to-host-trick-or-treaters-at-the-governor-s-residence-229526 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Wednesday, October 28 - Governor Mitch Daniels will join Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight and company executives for an economic development... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-october-28-31-2009-229179 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-october-28-31-2009-229179 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 THE DANSKINｮ DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM INDIANAPOLIS” National Dance... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/danskin-dance-series-229318 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/danskin-dance-series-229318 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Indiana (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/in/beechgrove/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-marion-county-227622 http://www.americantowns.com/in/beechgrove/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-marion-county-227622 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-indianapolis-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-indianapolis-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Wednesday, October 21 - Governor Daniels will discuss Indiana’s current fiscal status and how it is weathering the current national economic... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-october-21-2009-224268 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-october-21-2009-224268 Government and Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Indianapolis - On October 15, 2009 Governor Mitch Daniels said the state has terminated its contract with IBM for the delivery of welfare... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/state-ends-contract-with-ibm-for-welfare-services-223854 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/state-ends-contract-with-ibm-for-welfare-services-223854 Government and Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Wednesday, October 14 - Governor Mitch Daniels will give the keynote address at a Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce luncheon... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-october-14-16-2009-223084 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-for-october-14-16-2009-223084 Government and Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 “Against all the odds, John Curley worked tirelessly to give the citizens of Lake County a political choice and the kind of competition that is... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-statement-about-the-death-of-lake-county-republican-party-chairman-john-curley-222955 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-statement-about-the-death-of-lake-county-republican-party-chairman-john-curley-222955 Government and Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500  Oct. 29th, 30th, 31st, 2009 at 8PM GHF III productions presents, Playfair Winner 2009. Each year for the past 12 years playwrights... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/playfair-winner-embrace-arms-by-linda-evans-222995 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/playfair-winner-embrace-arms-by-linda-evans-222995 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Daniels Appoints Andre Lacy to Chair State Fair Commission; Other Recent Board and Commissions Appointments Indianapolis, IN -- Governor... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-appoints-andre-lacy-to-chair-state-fair-commission-222738 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-appoints-andre-lacy-to-chair-state-fair-commission-222738 Government and Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Indianapolis, IN -- Indiana University professor Elinor Ostrom was awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics earlier on October 12, 2009. Governor... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-statement-about-nobel-prize-winner-dr-elinor-ostrom-222757 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-statement-about-nobel-prize-winner-dr-elinor-ostrom-222757 Government and Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Marion County, IN area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Marion County,... http://www.americantowns.com/in/beechgrove/news/marion-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-marion-county-220996 http://www.americantowns.com/in/beechgrove/news/marion-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-marion-county-220996 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Marion County Indiana area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/in/beechgrove/news/marion-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-marion-county-221770 http://www.americantowns.com/in/beechgrove/news/marion-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-marion-county-221770 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Indianapolis – State revenues are substantially lower than forecast for the first quarter of Indiana’s Fiscal Year 2010, and Governor Mitch... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/first-quarter-revenues-miss-forecast-by-254-million-220431 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/first-quarter-revenues-miss-forecast-by-254-million-220431 Government and Politics Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Thursday, October 8 - Governor Mitch Daniels will discuss the state's first quarter revenues. 10:30 a.m. Governor Office Saturday, October 10 -... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-october-8-10-2009-219970 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-s-schedule-october-8-10-2009-219970 Government and Politics Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 With an Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel series and a newly released Walt Disney Records album under their belt, the... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220121 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220121 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Indianapolis – The American Football Coaches Association and FBI’s National Child ID Program along with the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni... http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-colts-coach-caldwell-and-walmart-partner-to-protect-indiana-children-219724 http://www.americantowns.com/in/indianapolis/news/governor-daniels-colts-coach-caldwell-and-walmart-partner-to-protect-indiana-children-219724 Government and Politics Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500