Kalbs recognized for corn yields by national organization
Five Dubois farmers have been recognized by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) for their corn yields. Emmersen, Kevin, Nikia, Rhylan, and Shawn Kalb were all recognized by the NCGA in this year’s National Corn Yield Contest. Two of the Kalbs placed first overall. Emmersen placed third nationally in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class with a…
Local therapist completes prestigious counseling fellowship
Holistic Therapist Shelly Meyer has seen immediate results after completing Dr. Gabor Maté’s coursework on Compassionate Inquiry Holistic Therapist Shelly Meyer, CHHC, AADP, CIF, Somatic Therapist, Holistic Counselor and owner of Elan Mind Body Solutions, recently completed Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry credentialing program. Over the course of the last year, she completed 240 hours…
Memorial Hospital named a Top Rural and Community Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana, was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has announced the 20 highest-ranked prospective payment system hospitals in the country based on an evaluation by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The hospitals…
Eight Dubois County wood manufacturers among North America’s Largest
Nineteen wood manufacturing firms from Indiana have been included on the 2023 FDMC 300 list, which ranks the largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office/contract and component producers in North America. Eight of those are headquartered or located in Dubois County. “Indiana is proud to be ranked as a top producer for so many wood products and to…
HNI Corporation to acquire Kimball International
Highly Complementary Portfolio Broadens Product Offering and Expands Reach in High-Growth Markets Accelerates HNI’s Growth in Workplace Furnishings Segment Brings Together Two Great Companies with Similar Cultures and Values HNI to Host Conference Call and Webcast Today, March 8, at 7:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM ET Wednesday, HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) and Kimball International,…
Beckwith named GAB chief banking officer
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bank, announced that Michael F. Beckwith has been appointed Executive Vice President, ChiefBanking Officer, effective April 1, 2023. Beckwith will succeed current Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, Randall L. Braun, who will be retiring. Braun will retire after 12 years with…
Kimball Electronics celebrates Charron retirement, welcomes incoming CEO
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) announced the company celebrated the retirement of long-standing Chairman and CEO, Donald D. Charron and welcomed incoming Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Phillips with a market closing bell ceremony at Nasdaq on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. “I was thrilled with the opportunity to celebrate my retirement by ringing the closing…
Kristen Ruhe: Bringing visions of home to reality
Visiting Kristen Ruhe Design Studio in the Jasper River Centre is an invitation to imagine how your home or personal space can be transformed into an expression of your essence. Ruhe specializes in interior styling, design, 3D renderings and space planning for residential and commercial clients. She recently moved her full-service design studio into the…
Kimball International introduces Creating Places to Belong initiative
Kimball International knows that creating a place where employees feel like they belong is more than providing a workspace. It’s about connecting to a greater purpose and supporting individual needs. The company’s Creating Places to Belong initiative reflects their belief that it’s essential to create environments where each employee feels valued. Through research, conversations with customers, and…
Cost share available for livestock producers
The Dubois, Orange & Washington County Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) have been awarded a Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Grant to promote healthy and sustainable pastures through a program that includes education, outreach, and cost share funding. This project aims to decrease nutrient and sediment runoff into surface and groundwater, improve water quality, control…
SVB&T Corporation reports 4th quarter and annual earnings; declares dividend
SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX: SVBT), parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, announced 2022 fourth quarter unaudited earnings of $1.43 million or $1.30 earnings per share (EPS), a 17.12 percent increase over the same prior year period earnings on a per share basis. This fourth quarter 2022 performance translates to a return on average…
New children’s book from OFS inspires creativity and supports equity in design
OFS continues its long-standing commitment to advancing equity in design with the release of the children’s book, Design Your World. Written by OFS author and sales manager Maria VanDeman and OFS VP of Research and Insights Doug Shapiro, Design Your World follows the story of Serena, a child who wishes to make more choices in…
Scherzer joins SVB&T as digital marketing manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company welcomed Brittany S. Scherzer as a the company’s digital marketing manager. Brittany is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School. She attended the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. Brittany was previously a digital marketing and web administrator at St. Meinrad Archabbey. She has also been a freelance…
Kimball International launches new web experience
Kimball International has announced the launch of a new web experience for its employees, customers, investors, and job seekers. The new experience includes a fresh, modern website that offers information, products, and resources from Kimball International and its family of brands, including Kimball, National, Etc., Interwoven, Poppin, Kimball Hospitality, and D’Style. The design-forward website elevates…
Dubois County Chamber holding annual luncheon and State of the Chamber, Thurs. Feb. 23
• Three county-wide awards also to be announced during event The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual luncheon and State of the Chamber event on Thursday, February 23, at the Ferdinand Community Center (1710 Community Drive, Ferdinand, IN 47532) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. eastern time. The event will celebrate the…
Greg Stoner joins Indiana Furniture’s Board of Directors
Indiana Furniture announced Greg Stoner has been elected to their board of directors. Stoner will bring decades of experience in corporate leadership and manufacturing and a long track record of driving innovative and diverse teams globally. “Greg has long been a visionary in the furniture and cabinet industries, applying his insight and experience to improving…
Jasper Engines & Transmissions sponsors Community Room in partnership with Crawford County Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC) announced Jasper Engines and Transmissions’ significant sponsorship of its soon-be-renovated Community Room at its current location on Goodman Ridge Road in Marengo. “Jasper Engines and Transmissions is excited to support the Community Foundation of Crawford County and the renovation of the new Community Room. We believe strongly in…
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announced new appointments to leadership positions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the following changes in production leadership. Becki Gehlhausen was named operations manager for the Diesel Division, working specifically with diesel remanufacturing lines. Becki began her career with JASPER in 1996 in the Gas Crankshaft department, moving to Connecting Rods after nine months and later to the Parts Department, where…
German American Bancorp, Inc. posts strong 4th quarter
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong annual earnings of $81.8 million, or $2.78 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2022, representing the second highest level of annual earnings in the company’s history. This level of reported annual earnings resulted in a 13.4 percent return on average shareholders’ equity, marking the 18th…
SVB&T Company names Merritt marketing specialist
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company named Brittany K. Merritt as marketing specialist. Brittany began her banking career with Springs Valley in 2018 as a Personal Banker. In 2020, she was promoted to a universal banker position, assisting customers with opening new accounts and consumer lending. In March of 2022, Brittany accepted the marketing assistant…