Newsletter-Early-Week

Budget changes, population and grants discussed by Common Council members

Members of the Tipton Common Council discussed several items at their meeting on Monday, including the budget for 2026. Council President Nate Kring stated that several budget reductions would be coming from the state for the 2026 budget. Kring said, “Tipton needs to have people - kids going to the school, people living here to help bring more money to the city. We (Common Council members) will do everything we can to help the mayor bring people to the city. During the rest of our terms, we need to support the mayor’s efforts.” It was noted that property tax is around 47 percent of the city’s revenue. Kring brought up the closing of BMO, stating this was due to the declining community and declining customers at the bank. Mayor Kegan Schmicker said that even though we are just starting 2025, that he and the department heads have already begun discussing the 2026 budget.

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The Transformative Impact of the Arts at TCSC

March is a time to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of the arts that enriches our schools. This month music, art, band, choir, dance, and theater take center stage. March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education as “Music in our Schools Month,” by the National Theatre Association as “Theatre in Our Schools Month,” by the Council for Art Education as “Youth Art Month, and by the National Dance Education Organization as “Dance in Our Schools Month.”

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Like a beacon in the sky

The Tipton County Courthouse is a beautiful building and one of the main skylines as you approach Tipton County. Many people will look for the Courthouse clock when returning from a trip. I know of people who will play the game, “who can spot the courthouse first,” when traveling. The courthouse is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. Robbi Delph captured a beautiful photo of the courthouse, along with a gorgeous sky, as she was driving in from east of downtown.

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Tipton FFA celebrates National FFA Week with a full slate of activities

Tipton Community School Corporation’s FFA chapter is joining FFA chapters around the country to celebrate National FFA Week which runs from Saturday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 22. It’s a week designed to embrace the 97 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture and is an integral part of the teaching program in agriculture at Tipton Middle and High Schools.

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