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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 57 results for Elkhart River District.
| ID | 102328 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District development continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | River District development illustration |
| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District |
| ID | 100107 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $42.5M awarded in regional READI fund grants |
| Notes | Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Subjects | Regional Development Authority, Northern Indiana, Tri-County Workforce Home Ownership Initiative, Elkhart River District, Cherry Creek |
| ID | 83282 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RDA doles out $40M in grant funds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aerial view of the Elkhart River District |
| Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, Regional Development Authorities, Grants |
| ID | 72647 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Red-hot real estate |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Construction of River Point West Apartments; Home for sale |
| Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Real Estate, Elkhart River District, River Point West |
| ID | 72528 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District Busy With Construction |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Construction on East Jackson Blvd. |
| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Construction, Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 69362 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Can't afford to wait' on $500M plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rod Roberson; Elkhart 2040 plan map |
| Date | Feb 27, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 70366 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Jackson Blvd. span closing for 6 months |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aerial view of Jackson Blvd.; Jackson Blvd. rendering; detour map |
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Jackson Boulevard, Construction, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 69692 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ribbon clipped on Central Park |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rod Roberson and city staff; Central Park, Elkhart; park visitors |
| Date | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Central Park - Elkhart, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 69013 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New construction in River District planned |
| Notes | Clark Street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | River District rendering; Jackson Avenue rendering; Townhome rendering; Jackson Avenue bridge rendering |
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Jackson Boulevard |
| ID | 68743 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District proposal leaves city with conundrum |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | River District rendering; River District rendering |
| Date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Jackson Boulevard |
| ID | 68412 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Study to determine retail demand |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | River District rendering |
| Date | September 1, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Construction, Renovation |
| ID | 72242 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District projects take shape |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Martin's Super Market, apartments, Hotel Elkhart |
| Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart River District, Construction |
| ID | 72163 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Shrunken condominium plans delayed again |
| Notes | Portage Place condominiums |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Former Alick's site; Portage Place condominiums drawing |
| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Construction |
| ID | 66339 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Construction begins on high-end condos |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tim Neese and members of the Elkhart Redevelopment Commission; Condo rendering |
| Date | December 31, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, RiverWalk, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 66312 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Luxury apartments' ready for renters |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Stonewater apartment; furnished apartment kitchen |
| Date | December 24, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart River District, Stonewater at the Riverwalk |
| ID | 66206 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Expanded Martin's and residential project moves forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | New Martin's construction site |
| Date | December 5, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Martin's Super Markets, Construction, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 66101 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District project could get 3rd city loan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Downtown rendering; Elkhart River District rendering |
| Date | November 19, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Elkhart River District, Martin’s Super Markets, Jackson Boulevard |
| ID | 65947 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Investors pitch River District project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Townhome rendering; Building rendering; Building rendering; Building rendering |
| Date | October 10, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 66693 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grand Prix in pictures |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Biplane; race fans; go-kart racers; Tim Neese; race fans; Cameron Parr; Jason Burgess; Clayton Anderson, Chris Kearnes, and Kevin Miller |
| Date | August 13, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District |
| ID | 66691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grand Prix generates buzz |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Children and balloons; Go-kart racers; Jason Burgess; Cornhole teams; Nicole, Carter, and Andrew Wolf; Kimberly Wallace and daughter, Francine |
| Date | August 12, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District |
| ID | 66683 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mayor waves green for 2019 Grand Prix |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Go-kart racers |
| Date | August 10, 2019 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District, Neese, Tim (Mayor) |
| ID | 66687 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart's fun atmosphere appeals to the USAC |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Go-kart racers |
| Date | August 10, 2019 |
| Page | B1, B2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Grand Prix, United States Auto Club, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 66678 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grand Prix returns with first-ever night race |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Go-kart racers; Map of race course |
| Date | August 9, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Grand Prix, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 66653 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City casting its economic future |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart rendering |
| Date | August 6, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Economic Diversity, Development, Economic |
| ID | 66648 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City gears up for go-karts |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Go-kart racers |
| Date | August 4, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District |
| ID | 65797 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Jackson Boulevard is open for good |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart River District sign; Construction workers and Tim Neese |
| Date | July 26, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Jackson Boulevard, Neese, Tim (Mayor) |
| ID | 65779 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Jackson Blvd. work ends this week |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Picture Caption | East Jackson Boulevard |
| Date | July 23, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart River District, Streetscape |
| ID | 65620 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More road work to begin on Jackson Boulevard |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jackson Boulevard rendering |
| Date | March 15, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 65168 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rowing club seeks to drop anchor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Former Alick's Home Medical land |
| Date | February 25, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 65114 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 3 Elkhart schools added to priority list status |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart school board members |
| Date | February 14, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Beardsley Elementary, Mary Beck Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School |
| ID | 65078 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Contract awarded for River District demolition |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 6, 2019 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Library, Cross Excavating & Demolition, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 65059 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatics Center taking shape |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aquatics Center |
| Date | January 29, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Beacon Health System, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 64650 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City wins award for redevelopment plans |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Downtown Elkhart |
| Date | November 8, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | International Toastmistress, Michiana, Merit Award for Planning, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 64617 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grant to help pay for removal of dam in Elkhart |
| Notes | Lake and River Enhancement Program |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart River rendering |
| Date | October 31, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Elkhart River Dam, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 64806 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart school board candidates talk issues |
| Notes | Elizabeth Bennion; Indiana University South Bend Elkhart Center |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart school board candidates |
| Date | October 26, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Elkhart Community Schools, League of Women Voters, American Democracy Project |
| ID | 64781 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parts of Elkhart Avenue to reopen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 19, 2018 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart Avenue |
| ID | 64446 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Vision for Elkhart River District in motion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 23, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 64271 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Event center to open downtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Emilie and Carl Tiedemann, Lou Ann Welsh |
| Date | August 6, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, 530LEX |
| ID | 64283 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Next phase of River District Streetscape Project scheduled |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of River District closings |
| Date | July 27, 2018 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 63760 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District underway |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Future site of luxury apartments |
| Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 63741 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District entering final phase |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Residents attending meeting |
| Date | April 27, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 63805 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Next phase of River District plan ready |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Meeting at the Lerner Theater |
| Date | April 24, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 63381 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart River District reconstruction and streetscape project moves forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 24, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart Avenue |
| ID | 62705 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rotary and End Polio Now |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Rotary members and Rotary District Governor Lisa Waterman at Wellfield Botanic Gardens |
| Date | October 10, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Polio |
| ID | 62679 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City weighs removal of low-head dam |
| Notes | Corps of Engineers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Low-head dam; Rendering of area without the dam |
| Date | October 5, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 61529 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rotary going for 200 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Scott Puckett |
| Date | March 14, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District |
| ID | 61181 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River District plans unveiled |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Unveiling of plan at the Lerner |
| Date | January 12, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Economic Diversity, Elkhart River District, Elkhart Aquatic Center, RiverWalk |
| ID | 60825 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Budgets, Gitmo part of Walorski discussion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Walorski |
| Date | October 18, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Walorski, Jackie |
| ID | 55730 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work remains for women's shelter |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Linda Baechle |
| Date | March 1, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, YWCA North Central Indiana Safe Haven, Women's Shelter, Family Services of Elkhart County |
| ID | 46360 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Halloween food drive will treat pantry |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 1, 2010 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Food Pantries |