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Good Tuesday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. We’re like that friend you can text to get the scoop on just about anything.
In today’s digest:
Fishers’ new Fire Chief
New community center pricing
Early 50s CPA who has used Excel since their 20s
Kroger maybe opening this week
Curated events
This issue is 1,200 words, a 4-minute read.
The Digest
Fishers new Fire Chief 🚒
Photo from the City of Fishers during the Jan 24 ceremony
Ky Ragsdale is now officially the Chief of Fishers Fire and Emergency Services. He is a third-gen firefighter, Navy vet, and has spent the past 20+ years with the Fishers Fire Department.
Congratulations 👏
Did you know? Falls are the #1 call the fire department gets. They respond to almost 1,200 a year! If you’re 65+ you can apply to have the city come out and do some assessments and give you free tools to make this less likely to happen in your home. Details
Fishers Community Center Pricing
The wait is almost over for Fishers’ new Community Center. It will open this November.
You can snag a Charter Membership starting February 10, which will get you:
Your name on a permanent display wall
A limited-edition Yeti bottle (first 100 sign-ups)
And no monthly payments until the November opening
Rates are based on residency + age/household. For example, a single adult in Fishers would pay $60/mo.
Free vs. Paid: The playground, walking track, and Sahm’s cafe will not require a membership. Becoming one will get you access to things like the pools, courts, classes, childcare, and more.
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Money Snacks - 53-year-old CPA has tracked every dollar in Excel since their 20s 🤯
Money Snacks - People Stories is a new weekly series showing how people in Fishers/Hamilton County approach money. You will see a huge variety of approaches and stories in the coming weeks. Participate.
Net worth: $1M
Career Journey: Over the years my husband and I played leapfrog with our individual incomes, each surpassing the other. When I earned my CPA certification, that changed and I became the primary income earner.
Budgeting Philosophy: You can't get out of debt if you don't know where your money goes. Since my 20s, I've obsessively tracked everything in Excel.
#1 way to spend money: Life is short. Whether it's a great meal, seeing a show, traveling the world, or sharing an exquisite bottle of whiskey with friends - these memories stay with us forever. Oh, and donating to your local non-profits too.
Warren Buffett Wisdom: He doesn't own a mansion - he lives in a middle-class neighborhood because he knows that the best way to grow your wealth is not to spend it on things you don't need.
Local Business
New Kroger on 116th/Allisonville opening on Jan 29
I’m relying on the community on this one here so if it’s wrong, I’m sorry! But from what I’ve read, today is the last day the Kroger there will be open in it’s current location. The new one (across the street) will open the next day. Source is Reddit
Conner Prairie's Lenape Exhibit
Conner Prairie is building a new outdoor space and gallery to share the story of the Lenape (Delaware) people, who lived along the White River before being forced west. A $2.5M Lilly grant is speeding up the project, which will work directly with Lenape communities to tell their history.
The current Lenape exhibit will be replaced by "Lenape Connection & Kinship on the White River" in 2029.
And if you want to enjoy their current one, there is a storytelling event this Friday. Details.
The Happenings
Curated picks 📆
WWE this week
This Saturday, World Wrestling Entertainment will hold one of its largest premium live events, the 2025 Royal Rumble, at downtown’s Lucas Oil Stadium.
It will be the first time in the event’s 37-year history that the Royal Rumble has been held in Indianapolis, and expected to break some records.
There are lots of events going on this week/weekend to celebrate.
> The two main events this weekend, Friday night’s Smack Down. And the main event Saturday, Royal Rumble. Tickets for both here.
> The Indy Fuel will have a wrestling night this Friday at the Fishers Event Center. With some icons from the WWE there signing autographs before the game. Tickets here.
> WrestleCon is this weekend, which is free to enter. Some of the meet n’ greets are paid. Details
Axios Indianapolis has put together 15 more events/things to do if you or someone in the fam is a wrestling fan and wants to get in on the action. List of events
More events
Stuff happening this weekend, going into next. If it’s interesting, hit the link and see if it fits your schedule. Mix of free/paid!
🌌 Pre-K Prom (Fishers Parks) - This year is space themed, with tickets starting at $25. Tickets
🐍 Lunar New Year Gala - 2025 is the year of the snake, and there will be many performances put on by the ICCCI at the Palladium this Sunday. Tickets
🎿 The Kotweei Snow Slopes - a fun way to enjoy the snow is to go snow tubing. Tickets
⛸️ Sensory skating - A sensory-friendly event for families, especially designed for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or any type of special need. Skate aids will be available. Details
🚶 January Storywalk - This month’s storywalk is at Cumberland Park. Pair it with this week’s sunny, warmer weather. Details
Rapid Fire Hits
Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐
There is still time to order a valentine delivered by a puppy from ICAN. Totally worth it and supporting an amazing cause. (ICAN)
Chatham Home Furniture & Gifts is relocating from Indy → Carmel, taking over the Carmel Music Center. Their downtown location will have liquidation sales starting Feb 1st if you want to get some deals (IBJ)
Noblesville received $1.6 million to start planning a new pedestrian bridge south of their downtown area. The renderings looks beautiful! (Noblesville Gov)
ICYMI: Last week the CityView, a luxury 55+ community in downtown Fishers, had its groundbreaking. This is at 116th/Lantern Road. You can view some of the renderings and location details here! (WRTV)
The Fire Department recommends you don’t mess around and stay off ice/retention ponds as the weather is getting warmer (X)
Stevanato Group getting some local coverage from Inside Indiana Business (IIB)
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