For newspaper delivery, renewals or any subscription issue
Alexandria Times-Tribune, call 765-724-4469. Option #1 for Alexandria Paper, then Option #3.
Elwood Call-Leader, call 765-552-3355. Option #2 for Elwood Paper, then Option #3.
The Tipton County Tribune. Call 765-675-2115, then Option #3.
Mail payments to Hutchinson Customer Care, P.O. Box 1302, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Big Cicero Creek
Big Cicero Creek Joint Drainage Board will meet at 9 a.m. today, April 23, at the Tipton County Courthouse.
Tipton Public Arts Commission
Members of the Tipton Public Arts Commission will meet at 6 p.m. today, April 23, in the Tipton County Public Library’s meeting room.
Master Gardeners
Tipton County Master Gardeners will give a presentation on how to grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Both in-ground and container gardening will be covered. This will take place Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Tipton County Extension Office, 1200 S Main St., Tipton. Registration is requested by April 22 for this free event. Call 765-675-1177.
Tree Giveaway
Tipton County Soil & Water will have their annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Friday, April 25, starting at 9 a.m. through noon or until all trees are given at the Tipton County Public Library. Red Maple will be the tree this year. Only one tree per household.
FOP Spring Social
Tipton’s FOP Spring Social will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Tipton County 4-H and Community Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. Membership is $25.00 and includes all-you-can-eat and drink for the night.
Board of Works
Tipton City Board of Works will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, April 28, at Tipton City Hall.
Tipton Hospital Auxiliary
Tipton Hospital Auxiliary will meet Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m. in the first-floor Community Room in the hospital. Members and anyone wishing to join are encouraged to attend.
Tipton Common Council
Members of the Tipton Common Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Tipton City Hall.
Special Meeting
Tipton Community School Corporation board members will have a special meeting on to be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in the TCSC Community Room, 817 S Main St.
Fundraiser planned
Tipton County Salvation Army will have a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. on April 29 at Dairy Queen. A portion of sales will be donated back to The Salvation Army. Funds raised will stay in Tipton County to help those in need with food, utilities and rent.
Tipton County Public Library events
• April Adult DIY Club at the Windfall Branch today, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. for adults. There is no charge for the DIY Club. This month’s craft is a decoupage charger plate. Registration is required at tiptoncountylibrary.org or call 675-8761.
• Book Club for Adults at Tipton County Public Library. Come join the book club and have a book club discussion on Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. The club will be discussing ‘The Light Between Oceans’ by M. L. Stedman. Limited books will be available for pickup at the library. Registration is required online at tiptoncountylibrary.org or by calling the library at 765-675-8761.
• LEGO CLUB – Tipton Library on Monday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m. at the Windfall Branch. Join to build a one-of-a-kind LEGO creation! Your work will be displayed in the library for all to enjoy. Registration is appreciated at tiptoncountylibrary.org but is optional. For kids of all ages.
• Windfall Book Club for Adults – Windfall Library Book Club Discussion on Thursday, May 1 at 11 a.m. Join the book club! Discussed will be “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. Limited books will be available for pickup at the library.Please register online at tiptoncountylibrary.org or by calling the library at 765-945-7655.
• Teen Gaming – Tipton County Public Library on Thursday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the TCPL Creation Station. VR, Wii, and Switch for Teens: A Thrilling Adventure Awaits. The program offers teens immersive gaming experiences. Join and explore endless possibilities. Limited Spots Available! There is no fee for this experience. Registration recommended at tiptoncountylibrary.org. For ages 12-17.
• Foundational Calligraphy Workshop at Tipton County Public Library on Saturday, May 3 at 1 to 3 p.m. Learn the basics in this hand-on class that teaches the foundational skills of calligraphy styles. Leave with a calligraphy marker and the tools to keep practicing at home! This class is presented in partnership with Julia Fish Thompson and the Calligraphy Guild of Indiana.Registration is required at tiptoncountylibrary.org. For adults.
THS Class of 1975
The Tipton High School Class of 1975 is in the process of organizing its 50-year Class Reunion. The names listed are members of the graduating class, but contact information has not been provided. Anyone with information, please contact, Gary Plumer at 765-675-4801 or email at gjplumer@outlook.com: Joyce (Carroll) Thoman, Dennis Fulkerson, Susan (Durbin) Neilson, David Gamblin, Brenda (Gipson) Brackney, Robin (Moore) Cook, Mark Ogden, Debbie (Rich) Whetzel, Sally Rosser, Rick Shock
The next group of names are classmates who were members of the class at some point during their school days in Tipton but moved away before or during high school. These individuals would have attended Tipton Junior High School around 1969 – 1971. Anyone with information, please call or email; 765-675-4801 (leave a voicemail) or email at gjplumer@outlook.com: Mark Baker, Debra Hughes, Denise Hughes, David Kelly, Susan Nelson, Terri Porter, Wayne Shelby, Sharon Tippy, John Tompkins, Diana Vella.
‘My Closet’
“My Closet” has winter coats, gloves and hats available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade attending Tipton Community School Corporation. Coats are brand new and free. If you know of a TCSC child needing a coat, please contact Mrs. Schultz at 317-677-3477 to arrange a time to get one. Appointments for other clothing items will be made after the remodeling of “My Closet” is complete.
Sharps Disposal
Tipton County residents who need to dispose of full sharps containers can now do so safely and responsibly at the Tipton County Health Department. This service ensures that biohazardous waste, such as needles, syringes, and other sharps, are handled in compliance with safety standards to protect public health and the environment. Sharps MUST be in a standard red sharps container. Residents may dispose of 1 full sharps container per household, per month.
Free HIV & Hep C Testing
“Aspire Indiana will be offering FREE & Confidential HIV & Hep C Testing at the Tipton County Courthouse on the second Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary! If you have any questions please contact Brandy at 765-641-8382.”
‘Dinner’s on Us’
Kemp United Methodist Church invites all to take part in their monthly community fellowship meal – “Dinner’s on Us!” – the first Wednesday of each month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Free Community Dinner
Emanuel Lutheran Church has a Free Community Dinner on the second Thursday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. The dinner lasts until the food runs out.
Pet Food needed
The Humane Society of Tipton County needs dog food, cat food and cat litter. Items can be dropped off at Heritage Custom Painting, 114 S. Main St. in Tipton. or taken to the Pet Food Pantry from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Humane Society of Tipton County.
Tipton County WIC
Tipton County WIC (Women, Infants and Children) provides help to pregnant women, infants and children. Call (765)252-1052 to make an appointment or to receive more information.
