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š± How Grace Collegeās $135M upgrade could reshape Winona Lake life
Winona Lake, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Winona Lake! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Grace Collegeās $135M upgrade could reshape Winona Lake life
- Year-round tire drop-off comingāwhat it means for Winona Lake residents
Today's riddle: What has hands but isnāt able to clap? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
- Friday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Grace College aims to raise $135M as part of modernization project (abc57.com) ā Grace College in Winona Lake is pursuing a $135 million modernization campaign thatās already raised nearly $99 million, bringing a new fieldhouse, business school building, and expanded med tech facilities. Leaders say the upgrades will benefit both students and the broader Winona LakeāWarsaw community through new community spaces and closer ties to the local orthopedic industry. 
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ā¢ Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District Approves Permanent Tire Recycling Solution (inkfreenews.com) ā Kosciusko Countyās Solid Waste Management District has approved a year-round tire recycling ācage,ā likely ending limited Tire Week events and giving Winona Lake and county residents ongoing free disposal options. Winona Lake council member Barry Andrew also raised concerns about improper drop-offs, as officials reported better rule compliance and discussed future shredding events and a 2027 salary ordinance. Ā Ā Ā
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Lead From Purpose, Not Pressure ā
Mission Point Event Center, 1003 Presidential Drive, Winona Lake
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 27
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Other local events
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Jefferson Basketball at Lincoln (B/G)
Jefferson Elementary School Winona Lake, IN 46590
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Basketball Home Game Vs. Sacred Heart
Eisenhower Elementary School Warsaw, IN 46580
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STEM Family Night: SLIME!
Jefferson Elementary School Winona Lake, IN 46590
6:00 pm -
Spooktacular 2026
Downtown Warsaw, 101 W Center St, Warsaw
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
Friday October 30
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4th Gr - Wildwood Nature Preserve
Eisenhower Elementary School Warsaw, IN 46580
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Easy Does It (NA group) ā
The Gathering Place, 123 S Buffalo St, Warsaw
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First Things First AA Meeting ā
The Gathering Place, 123 S Buffalo St, Warsaw
6:00 am -
Preschool Story Time w/Activity Stations ā
310 East Main Street, Warsaw
10:15 am -
We Love Our Library Fundraiser ā
Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St, Warsaw
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Drug Court GAP Meeting (Thursday) ā
The Gathering Place, 123 S Buffalo St, Warsaw
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Sleepy Hollow the Musical ā
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 2515 E. Center Street, Warsaw
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
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- Polly Management LLC posted a job opening for Dairy Queen Team Member - Flexible Scheduling - Winona Lake, IN in Winona Lake. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Warsaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winona Lake here.
š Nearby News
Warsaw
- Area Cub Scout Packs Race Down Warsaw's Cubmobile Lane (inkfreenews.com)
- Salute to Veterans concert to benefit Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (wowo.com)
- Warsaw Aviation Board Of Commissioners Approves Airport Overlay District (timesuniononline.com)
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- Public Occurrences 10.19.2026 (timesuniononline.com)
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