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of 145 results for Roberson, Rod (mayor).

ID102088
Title of ArticleIndiana conference of mayors meets in city
NotesIndiana Conference of Mayors (ICOM)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, group of mayors; David Weaver presents; Mike Huber, Indiana mayors
DateAug 01, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Hotel Elkhart


ID102090
Title of ArticleCouncil approves five-year master plan for parks
Notes“Our Parks: An Aspirational Master Plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 01, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart City Council, City of Elkhart, Elkhart Parks, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID102085
Title of ArticleElkhart PD welcomes in six new officers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKaleb Rucker, Andy Rucker; Tim Hershberger, Paige Hershberger; Conner Gimson, Matthew Gimson; Rod Roberson, Desmond Wilkins-Maxwell, Seth Bayes, Kaleb Rucker, Paige Hershberger, Trenton Jacks Conner Gimson, Dan Milanese.
DateJul 30, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Elkhart Police Department, Goshen Police Department


ID102040
Title of ArticleNeighborhood celebrates new playground
NotesThursby, Geroldean Marie (Tot Lot)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChildren, Rod Roberson dedicate new playground
DateJul 12, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsAspire Elkhart, Playgrounds, Elkhart Parks, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID102032
Title of ArticleTransfer of courthouse property to city approved
Notes1905 Reliance Road, Elkhart; Courthouse, Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captioncourthouse at 315 S. 2nd St. Elkhart
DateJul 11, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart City Council, Elkhart County Courthouse, City of Goshen, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID102025
Title of Article‘Stars did align’
NotesKool & Gang and Commodores selected for Celebration under the Stars
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJon Hunsberger and Rod Roberson speaking; Rod Roberson speaking
DateJul 09, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lerner Theatre, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101990
Title of ArticleCity salutes the arts
NotesDiana Krall, Jazz Fest Lerner Theatre headliner; Esther Buchanan, 100 year old and former Lerner volunteer: bornd two weeks before Lerner theatre opened. ; Middlebury High School
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson shares microphone with Esther Buchanan; crowd in Crystal Ballroom
DateJun 21, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Lerner Theatre, Elkhart Jazz Festival


ID101985
Title of ArticleRV travel show visits Elkhart
NotesBrass Elk Brewing; RV/MH Hall of Fame; RV Technical Institute; Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum; Discovery Channel; RV There Yet?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAllen Stewart gives Patrice McCabe, Kevin McCabe tour; Patrice McCabe, Kevin McCabe drive RV through downtown Elkhart
DateJun 20, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Eby Pines, Lerner Theatre


ID101980
Title of ArticleBig-time shows, small-town feel
Notes100th anniversary of Lerner Theatre. Theme: Sound of Legends.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captiongirl flips during Adam Hawley performance; Connie Han Trio
DateJun 19, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Lerner Theatre, City of Elkhart


ID101981
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on 9th home
Notes9th home for 2025
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlex Otto, Brandy Droptiny, Anita Kelly, Erin Griffin, Lindsey Bradley, Carmen Calderon, Thyri Calderon, Greg Conrad, Karuu Njogu, Julie Poertner break ground; Carmen Calderon, Thyri Calderon
DateJun 19, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Winnebago Industries


ID101970
Title of ArticleCity cuts ribbon on streetscape project
NotesDevelopment, Economic; Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Mayor Rod Roberson (middle) celebrates with other members of the community who made the streetscape project possible after cutting a special metal ribbon near Indiana Toll Road Exit 92
DateJun 18, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Indiana Toll Road, Aspire Elkhart, Huber, Mike


ID101961
Title of Article‘Just chaos’ at fatal shooting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart police processing scene; police tape blocks sidewalk; crime scene investigation truck
DateJun 17, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Shootings, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101952
Title of ArticleCity announces two key leadership hires for Lerner Theatre
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarl Thompson; Robert Garcia
DateJun 13, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101925
Title of ArticleCity touts its largest infrastructure investment yet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTory Irwin, Rod Roberson; artist’s rendering new combined sewer overflow tank
DateJun 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Public Works and Utilities Department, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101915
Title of ArticleWeston Park celebrates new playground
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJamison Czarnecki
DateMay 31, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsWeston Park, Weston School, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101901
Title of Article‘A special and sacred holiday’
NotesMishler, Aaron; Indiana Army National Guard; Veterans; Fish, Dwight; Moore, Dick (Mayor); VFW Post 88; Prairie Street Cemetery
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMilitary service members at Rice Cemetery service; Rod Roberson
DateMay 27, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Rice Cemetery, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Memorial Day


ID101892
Title of ArticleCity to dedicate new playground at Weston Park
NotesCappy’s Northside Tavern
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 23, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Weston Park, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101880
Title of ArticleMuch-need housing
Notes515 East Apartments; RealAmerica Companies, LLC.; Housing
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrian Shelbourne, Mike Surak, Rod Roberson, Blaine DeCamp, Emily Castro break ground; artist’s rendering of 515 East Apartments; Rod Roberson speaks
DateMay 22, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Affordable Housing, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101875
Title of ArticleFORMER MAYOR MOORE LAID TO REST
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionhonor guard presents colors during funeral
DateMay 20, 2025
PageA6
SubjectsMoore, Dick (Mayor), Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101846
Title of ArticleIn the line of duty
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Shoff speaking while Tony Agostino and Sarah Brown prepare to present awards to Ethan Pasternak and Paul Vandenburg
DateMay 14, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsMatterhorn Conference Center, Martin’s Super Markets, Elkhart Police Department, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101835
Title of ArticlePositive outlook for RVs
Notes13th Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast; Peter Morici, economist
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMary Pouliot, Craig Kirby; crowd inside RV/MH Hall of Fame;
DateMay 09, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRVBusiness (magazine), RV/MH Hall of Fame, Braun, Mike (Governor), Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101832
Title of ArticleTourism packs a punch
NotesQuilt Gardens; Das Dutchman Essenhaus
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSmall crowd gathers at Wellfield Botanic Gardens; Jon Hunsberger speaking; Joel Miller speaking to audience; Rod Roberson speaking to audience
DateMay 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101822
Title of ArticleRental inspection program passes
NotesRental Inspection Program passed.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJared Elam; Conrad Hochstetler; Dave Blessing; Aaron Mishler
DateMay 07, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHines, Tonda, Rental Housing, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101725
Title of ArticleMayor rallies city with speech
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateApr 24, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), State of the City, Lerner Theatre


ID101370
Title of ArticleLOCAL LEADERS RALLY FOR KIDS
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRebecca Shetler Fast speaks at Rally for Kids; Rod Roberson, Brad Rogers, Adam Bujalski recite pledge; Rod Roberson speaks
DateMar 28, 2025
SubjectsChild And Parent Services (CAPS), Child Abuse, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Rogers, Brad


ID100996
Title of ArticleAll about Elkhart
NotesBusiness View Magazine; How the RV Capital is Reinventing Small-City Living
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 08, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Magazines, City of Elkhart, Recreational Vehicle Industry


ID99478
Title of ArticleMayor receives excellence award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff, Rod Roberson holding award plaque
DateNov 30, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Elkhart Community Schools, Elkhart Alumni Excellence Award


ID99691
Title of ArticleMayor to receive Mayors’ Vision Award
NotesSuzanne C. and Henry L. Lennard Institute for Livable Cities; IMCL Mayors’ Vision Award; International Making Cities Livable conference
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateOct 22, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Awards, Downtown Elkhart


ID97043
Title of ArticleCity Council passes funding for public safety center
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson; 121 W. Franklin St.
DateJun 19, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Public Safety Complex, Chase Bank, Funding


ID96938
Title of ArticleCity on the Rise
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson gives State of the City address
DateMay 25, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsState of the City, City of Elkhart, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID93833
Title of ArticleDemocrats build majority on Elkhart council
NotesElkhart government results
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson speaks at watch party; Jeanette Haung and grandson Beau Melville
DateNov 08, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElection Results, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID93341
Title of ArticleCity election first
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson, Lupita Zepeda, Dasha Slater and Mary Jo Weyrick; Mayor Rod Roberson; Mayor Rod Roberson at event at Winchester Mansion
DateOct 14, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Elections, Mayors, Elkhart


ID93205
Title of ArticleCouncil approves $117M budget on party lines
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateOct 06, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsBudget, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID92716
Title of ArticleMayor: Moves draw $132M in new investment to city
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateSep 15, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Housing, Concord Mall, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID92605
Title of ArticleMayor proposes $118M budget, cites progress
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateSep 13, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsBudget, Elkhart City, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID91401
Title of ArticleMayor's Challenge Kicks Off Grand Prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArea leaders prepare to take off for the Mayors Challenge at the Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix on Friday; Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson greets attendees ahead of the Mayor’s Challenge Race, which kicked off the Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix on Friday; Teams swap drivers during the final heat of the Mayor’s Challenge on Friday.
DateAug 05, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Thor Industries Inc., Downtown Elkhart


ID90656
Title of ArticleReinvigorating neighborhoods
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson and press conference attendees
DateJul 13, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsNeighborhood Organizations, Housing, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID90163
Title of ArticleBenham West documentary enjoys sold-out screening
NotesWhat Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community Displacement and Hope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Mayor Rod Roberson addresses attendees at the documentary premiere of “What Happened at Benham West” on May 19 at the Lerner Theatre. At lest is Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, one of the project coordinators
DateJun 20, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsBenham West, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary


ID89688
Title of ArticleMayor delivers fourth State of the City address
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Mayor Rod Roberson delivers his fourth State of the City address; guests at mayor's state of the city address
DateJun 06, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), State of the City, Rotary Club, Matterhorn Conference Center


ID89236
Title of ArticleCommunity connectors
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, right, takes a walk on the new Elkhart River Greenway Trail on Thursday with Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, center, and Mayor for the Day Ovie Dumuje.
DateMay 12, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsRiver Greenway Trail, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Holcomb, Eric (Governor), Lusher Avenue


ID88281
Title of ArticleKielbasa, candidates come together for Dyngus Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Lupita Zepeda, Dasha Slater and Mary Jo Weyrick; Food being served; Rod Roberson and community members
DateApr 11, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsDyngus Day, Elections, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID86779
Title of ArticleHigh honors for flag football team
NotesElkhart Cowboys; Flag Football
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson with the Elkhart Cowboys flag football team; Mayor Rod Roberson speaks to Elkhart Cowboys flag football team
DateJan 28, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsFootball, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Elkhart Municipal Building


ID86343
Title of ArticleElkhart mayor announces reelection bid
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson and supporters
DateJan 11, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Elections, Winchester Mansion


ID85399
Title of Article'Hasn't been easy'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGarvin Roberson; Gray 2022 Honda CRV
DateNov 30, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Roberson, Garvin


ID85392
Title of ArticleMayor’s brother reported missing
NotesSilver Alert
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGarvin Roberson
DateNov 29, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Roberson, Garvin


ID82148
Title of ArticleBattling for Position
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGrand Prix racers; Rod Roberson; Rod Roberson and Monticello Mayor; Former Elkhart Mayor, Tim Neese
DateAug 06, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID80377
Title of ArticleCity swears in 3 new officers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson, Dylan Vicary, Clayton Brown, Andrew Martin and Chief Kris Seymore
DateMay 24, 2022
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID80195
Title of ArticleElkhart Mayor delivers third State of the City address
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateMay 18, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), State of the City, City of Elkhart


ID78057
Title of ArticleBlack Expo celebrates city's pioneers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateMar 01, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Matterhorn Conference Center


ID76240
Title of Article3 mayors honor county health officer Wait
NotesPhil Jenkins, Nappanee Mayor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoshen Mayor Jeremy Stutsman, Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, Dr. Bethany Wait and Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins.
DateNov 23, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Health Department, Wait, Bethany, Dr., Roberson, Rod (mayor), Stutsman, Jeremy (Goshen Mayor)