ALL IN Kosciusko

Child care is one of those issues almost everyone feels, but few people see in full. When it breaks down, parents lose income, children lose consistent early learning, and employers lose the reliable workforce they need to grow. In this episode, Matt Deuel is joined by Sherry Searles from LaunchPad, Allie Sutherland from the Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition, and Miriel McFarland from In...

A middle school built in 1962 has carried Warsaw for generations, and now it’s forcing a question that reaches far beyond bricks and boilers: what kind of student experience do we want for the next 50 years, and how do we pay for it responsibly? Host Matt Deuel sits down with Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, and Heather Reichenbach, President of the School Board, to u...

In this episode of the ALL IN Podcast, host Matt Deuel is joined by Dr. Kevin Roberts and Christi Walters of Grace College, along with Rich Haddad of K21 Health Foundation, for a conversation about movement, wellbeing, and what local public health data is revealing in Kosciusko County. Together, they explore some of the biggest challenges facing the community, including physical inactivity, chroni...

Housing is about more than buildings. It shapes whether people can live here, work here, stay here, and build a future in Kosciusko County. In this episode of the ALL IN Podcast, Matt Deuel sits down with Jeremy Skinner of the City of Warsaw and Dawn Wilkinson of KEDCO to talk about the housing challenges facing our region, why those challenges matter for workforce and quality of life, and how loc...

Pride doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built day by day by teachers, builders, entrepreneurs, public servants, and neighbors who choose to show up, and that spirit just earned Kosciusko County the title of Indiana’s 2025 Community of the Year. We sit down with Vanessa Green Sinders, President and CEO of the Indiana Chamber, to unpack why a county rose above a field usually dominated by cities and...

Something extraordinary is happening in Warsaw, Indiana. For generations, this small Midwestern community has quietly maintained its status as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World," but now that expertise is becoming the catalyst for a statewide transformation in healthcare innovation. The recent FrameWORX event, hosted by BioCrossroads and OrthoWorx at Grace College's MOCC facility...

A revolution in affordable transportation is coming to Warsaw, Indiana, and Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman joins us to share what makes this emerging EV company so different from everything else on the market. Chris reveals the profound insight driving Slate's mission:  Instead of adding more luxury features and complex technology, Slate is returning to basics with a refreshingly simple approach...

What happens when a community stands at the crossroads of honoring its legacy and embracing necessary growth? This question lies at the heart of our conversation with Peggy Friday, CEO of KEDCO, as we explore the delicate balance of progress and tradition in Kosciusko County. Fresh from representing our community at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis, we dive into why change can...

Bob Vitoux's leadership has transformed OrthoWorx from a community organization into a powerful catalyst for regional growth. Sitting down with host Matt Deuel and board member Suzie Light, Vitoux reflects on his three-year journey at the helm of the organization tasked with preserving Kosciusko County's status as the orthopedic capital of the world. The conversation reveals the fascinat...

In this episode, Rob Parker (President & CEO of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce) and Terry Sweeney (Downtown Development Director) join us to unveil the ambitious Main Street Warsaw 2030 strategic plan, a community-driven roadmap transforming our city's heart into a cultural destination. Far more than buildings and sidewalks, this vision creates a front door worthy of our thriving commu...

Imagine transforming every corner of Kosciusko County with new trails, playgrounds, community centers, and public spaces where neighbors connect. That's the vision behind the Community Amenities Program (CAP), a groundbreaking $5 million initiative now available to municipalities and nonprofits across the county. Rich Haddad, President of K21 Health Foundation, and Amy Roe, Kosciusko County C...

What happens when a community decides to take control of its future? In this inaugural episode of the ALL IN Kosciusko podcast, host Matt Deuel sits down with Jim Lancaster (SVP at Zimmer Biomet) and Craig Snow (CEO of Cedar Holdings and Indiana State Representative) to explore the birth of an ambitious community-wide initiative, All In Kosciusko.  The conversation reveals how casual breakfast mee...

Welcome to "ALL IN Kosciusko," a podcast dedicated to the economic and community development of Kosciusko County. Join us as we spotlight local businesses, industry leaders, and community advocates who are teaming up to enhance all lives and livelihoods in our county. Each episode features inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and actionable insights that showcase how we can work together...