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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

Jim Davis Is Born (1945)

This week in Indiana history we celebrate Jim Davis, the founder of the comic strip Garfield, who turns 81 this week. Born on a farm in Fairmount, Davis grew up with many animals, including nearly 25 cats. He used this experience as inspiration to create the most famous cat in America.

After attending Ball State University, Davis began working in advertising and cartooning, where he came up with the idea of an orange cat who is very lazy, hates Mondays, and loves lasagna.

Debuting in 1978, Garfield quickly became a national sensation, spanning books, movies, and TV shows. Davis’ journey from a small-town Indiana farm to international fame inspires Hoosiers of all ages across the Hoosier State.

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Ride the Dixie Across Webster Lake

If you're looking for a laid-back way to enjoy one of northern Indiana's most beautiful lakes, it's hard to beat a ride on The Dixie Boat in North Webster. Built in 1929 and today known as Indiana's Oldest Sternwheel Excursion Boat, The Dixie has been cruising across Webster Lake for decades, becoming a beloved local tradition. (Get Indiana)

Indiana Family Visits Utah’s 5 National Parks

Season 2 of IN the Parks with Allison Martin just started, and her family went on a road trip to Utah to visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches. They also paid a visit to a popular national park in Arizona. Listen to her experience here. (IN the Parks)

Guide to Gen Con 2026

Over 70,000 gamers, 570 exhibitors, and the most anticipated board games of the year. Get Con 2026 is here today through Sunday in Indianapolis, and it’s bigger and better than ever. (Get Indiana)

Biggest Questions for the Indianapolis Colts

How quarterback Daniel Jones plays coming off an Achilles tendon tear is one of the biggest question marks for the Indianapolis Colts entering the 2026–27 season. (Get IN. Sports)

TradeUp Fest Coming to Hamilton County

On Saturday, Sept. 19, the grounds outside Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville turn into something Indiana has not quite seen before: a free, all-day outdoor music festival that doubles as a recruiting pitch for the skilled trades, followed by a ticketed arena concert once the sun goes down. (Get Indiana)

MrBeast Grants Indiana Boy Wish

MrBeast is known as one of the world’s most popular content creators, and a 4-year-old Hoosier from Cambridge City was one of 100 kids MrBeast granted a wish for. (FOX59)

Harmonie State Park and Indiana’s State Insect

If you travel to the southwest corner of Indiana, be sure to visit Harmonie State Park, which is part of the story of Indiana's state insect, Say's Firefly. IN the Parks host Allison Martin shares more. (Get Indiana)

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Eagle Creek Park

Eagle Creek Park is the perfect escape to soak up Indiana’s natural beauty. It’s four times bigger than Central Park in New York City and bigger than many state parks, spanning approximately 5,300 acres (~3,900 land, ~1,400 reservoir).

Carriage Inn

Tucked into the small southern Indiana town of Haubstadt is a restaurant that locals have loved for generations — Carriage Inn. Find out why locals keep come back. (Get Indiana)

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Events This Week in Indiana

Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis – Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. - Jimmy Buffett's longtime backing band takes downtown Indy on a Parrothead journey through the beloved margarita-and-cheeseburger catalog, benefiting the "Singing for Change" charity. Tickets

Old Settlers Festival — Odon Park in Odon — Thursday–Saturday, July 30–Aug. 1 - One of Indiana’s oldest, continuous festivals takes place in Amish country with a parade, car show, baby show, food vendors, and kids activities. Details

Antique & Vintage Market – Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction Barn – Friday–Saturday, July 31–Aug. 1 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. - This northern Indiana market features 50+ vendors selling antiques, vintage collectibles, farmhouse décor, and Amish country finds. Details

Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour – Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville – Sunday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. - Two hall of fame Chicago rock institutions co-headline for the first time ever with an all-hits set of "Saturday in the Park," "Come Sail Away," "25 or 6 to 4," and "Renegade." Tickets

Indianapolis Indians Baseball – Victory Field in Indianapolis – Tuesday–Wednesday, Aug. 4–5 (homestand continues through Aug. 9) - Catch a ballgame on Tuesday evening (6:35 p.m.) or Wednesday afternoon (1:35 p.m.) as the Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, host the Iowa Cubs. Tickets

Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball – Parkview Field in Fort Wayne – Tuesday–Wednesday, Aug. 4–5 at 6:35 p.m. (homestand continues through Aug. 9) - Take yourself out to the ballgame as the TinCaps, High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, welcomes the West Michigan Whitecaps to town. Tuesday is a Family Feast and Princess Night. Tickets

South Bend Cubs Baseball – Four Winds Field in South Bend – Tuesday–Wednesday, Aug. 4–5 at 7:05 p.m. (homestand continues through Aug. 9) - The High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs takes on the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Plus, you can bring your pup on Tail Waggin’ Tuesday! Tickets

👏 1 Big wIN 👏

Nate and Will survived five days/four nights canoeing 84 miles from Muncie to Indianapolis on the White River. Was Nate in his element? No, but has he ever backed down from a challenge or something outside his comfort zone? Also no. What about Will? Yes, he’s a true outdoorsman and honestly didn’t want the trip to end. Ever.

But the coolest part of it all? They captured the entire journey while learning the history of the White River and its resurgence in recent years. They faced adversity, but the good times far outweighed the bad. The video drops later today on YouTube… don’t miss it!

🎧 50% of Downtown Is Empty… Here’s The Plan  🎧

🎙 On today's show I sat down with SaraBeth Drybread, economic development director for Edinburgh, Indiana, to discuss the town's deep history, its legacy as the veneer capital of the world, and the decline of its 1870s downtown after 2008 due to neglected historic buildings and absentee landlords.

Drybread explains how Edinburgh Main Street was founded in 2025 by residents, business owners, regional partners, town officials, and downtown stakeholders, and is applying for the Office of Community and Rural Affairs Downtown Affiliate Network, working toward state accreditation for Main Street. They're using lessons from mentor communities like Wabash and Rushville, where historic theaters helped catalyze revitalization.

Drybread outlines priorities for Edinburgh including increasing storefront occupancy, attracting a strong mix of retail and services, leveraging partnerships across three counties, and building a downtown plaza with an amphitheater supported by grants and local tourism funding while promoting assets beyond the outlet mall, including the Pixy Theatre and Indiana's largest tenderloin at Edinburgh Diner.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- The History of Edinburgh, Indiana and Its Legacy as the Veneer Capital of the World
- Why Edinburgh's Downtown Declined and How Edinburgh Main Street Is Working to Bring It Back
- Using Downtown Blueprints from Successful Communities
- Edinburgh's Greatest Assets

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