Join the Monroe County Apartment Association in one week on April 11, 1–4 PM for an Open House featuring available rental properties from Granite and Brawley Property Management. Tour units, apply on-site, and take advantage of waived fees, deferred deposits, and more. Register to win door prizes!

Monroe County Council member Peter Iversen addresses four pressing local issues: the rising cost of the ongoing conflict abroad and its impact at home — including gas prices jumping from $3.89 to $4.19 per gallon in just one week — fiscal policy affecting Monroe County residents, and upcoming county meetings.

Learn about the Long-Term Finance Committee meeting (Tuesday at 1:30 PM, in-person at Nat U Hill Room or virtually), where topics will include Monroe County Q1 numbers and jail funding.

Get the latest on the Recovery Summit, scheduled for September 1st & 2nd — registration via Eventbrite coming soon, with sponsorship opportunities now available.

Finally, get important eviction resource information for Monroe County residents, including an apartment open house hosted by the Monroe County Apartment Association on April 11th, aimed at helping those affected by recent evictions on county property.

Peter Iversen, an Indiana Democrat, calls for a H.E.L.P.F.U.L. operational and communications plan to address homelessness in our community.

Monroe County's justice facility debate: $225M price tag raises questions about priorities. Council leader champions treatment over incarceration

Monroe County's 2026 budget tackles unprecedented challenges from state legislation and revenue losses. Find out how the County Council achieved a surplus while preserving employee compensation and essential services.

Monroe County won't go down without a fight. State politics threaten $9.6M in local services over 3 years. Join 6 public hearings to defend your community.

The pending federal budget adds $3.8 trillion to the deficit while cutting Indiana Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and child tax credits. See how 1.6 million Hoosiers will be affected by these devastating changes to this debt bomb or big budget bomb.

Indiana's leadership under fire: How recent racist statements from the Lieutenant Governor reflect deeper issues in state politics and what must change.

Inflation impacts groceries, rent, and transportation costs. See how local governments use the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Midwest to adjust employee salaries and combat rising living costs.

Urgent economic analysis reveals Trump administration tariffs will cost Indiana $2.37 billion in lost revenue. Leading economist outlines devastating impacts: rising unemployment, recession threats, and permanent damage to the state's economy.

Get Active! Mark your calendar for four critical Indiana activism events this April: Medicaid protection (April 1), democracy reform rally (April 5), tariff impact analysis (April 12), and education advocacy day (April 14). These gatherings offer Hoosiers multiple opportunities to engage with pressing political and social issues affecting our state.

A Tie with Purpose: How organizations like UPAVIM and Sister Parish foster mutual understanding between North and South America while creating economic opportunities for women and implementing environmentally responsible farming practices.

In a groundbreaking move, Monroe County, Indiana, adopts its first-ever Climate Resilience Plan. The plan, the result of dedicated teamwork from IU McKinney Climate Fellows and O'Neill School students, will be put into action through a newly established Resilience Commission. This initiative positions Monroe County as a leader in local climate resilience and sustainable action.

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Explore Peter Iversen's approach to strengthening Monroe County's financial safeguards against regressive state policies and his vision for a strong local fiscal future.

Discover how Monroe County's extensive trail network provides vital transportation alternatives and community benefits, even during Indiana's record cold temperatures. This article explores the National Association of Counties' findings on trail systems as essential infrastructure.

A Path Forward: Learn how Monroe County, Indiana communities are responding to federal funding uncertainty through local nonprofit support. Discover actionable ways to help Medicaid recipients, schools, and United Way agencies maintain essential services.

Explore Monroe County's transformative 2025 budget of $122.5M, featuring strategic investments in employee benefits, climate action, and rural transit while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility.

The Monroe County Council took a major step forward by voting to provide the necessary revenue to provide reformative justice.