“We haven’t figured out everything we can use the property for but we agree it would be a great asset for the county.” ~Pat Baldwin

“That is good for the community, creating jobs and creating tax base for our residents. That's  what funds the services,” Cook said. 

When running for election in 2024, Indiana Senator Brett Clark and Hendricks County Commissioner District 2 Dennis Dawes answered a set of questions outlining their intentions in office.

Now, a year later, we are checking in with those officials to see what they have achieved.

“We’re seeing people, companies, knocking on our door that never knocked on our door before, and that’s exciting to us,” shared Mark Morgan, Town Manager.

To support the Hendricks County Animal Shelter, consider volunteering, making a donation or adopting a shelter pet in 2026. Visit hcfriendsoftheshelter.org to learn more.

“Understand that building will be rented every weekend before it’s done being built. We have that much demand and that many things coming in,” said Whicker.

Santa advised to give in this cartoon published in The Republican 100 years ago. Follow his advice. “Do it now.”

Use this Hendricks County giving guide to make your (and others) spirits bright.