Good morning, Mishawaka.

The Mishawaka Business Association will host the 22nd Annual Kamm Island Fest on July 16 at Kamm Island Park—this festival features Taste of Mishawaka, a car show and live music from two bands for adults 21 and older.

The City of Mishawaka will hold its annual Foam Fest on Saturday, July 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ironworks Plaza — 235 Ironworks Avenue — where families can enjoy water slides, foam parties and dunk tanks with a $10 fee per kid and safe, biodegradable foam used throughout.

The eastbound lanes of the Indiana Toll Road at mile marker 73.4 are blocked by a semi truck that crossed the median—traffic is being diverted at Exit 72 as crews work to remove the vehicle and delays are expected, though no injuries have been reported by Sgt. Ted Bohner of the Indiana State Police.

The Watershed Foundation is hosting the Art for Healthy Lakes online auction that is open for bidding now through Sept.

7—featuring over 25 water-themed art items from local artists and businesses—and the proceeds will support efforts to protect area lakes and streams.

Starting in the 2026–27 school year, Indiana's school voucher program will become universal so nearly all families can get help paying for private school tuition.

Supporters say the change will give every child the chance to learn in a school that fits them best while school staff help families with the application process.

The City of Mishawaka Common Council will meet on July 28th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Common Council Chambers after being rescheduled from July 21st in accordance with state law.

Lawmakers and advocates praised the General Assembly for reviewing the $2.2 billion in medical debt burdening many Hoosiers after a resolution passed on July 2 assigned the review to an interim committee.

The committee will examine payment caps, limits on collections, and other options to ease the strain on low-income families—efforts aimed at reducing financial hardship.

Mishawaka High School added three new coaches—Will Coatie as boys basketball coach, Benji Dolly as wrestling coach and Mike Bultinck as girls soccer coach—during a school board meeting on Wednesday night.

South Bend Silent Book Club July Meet Up

6-8 p.m. — Ball Band Biergarten — Free entry — Experience a cozy evening of silent reading with fellow book lovers in a supportive environment.

In It to Win It Pro Wrestling Event

2-5 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center — $15-$20 — Cheer for your favorite PWK superstars as they battle for championships in a family-friendly wrestling event.

Open House in Mishawaka

1-3 p.m. — 307 Kings Ct, Mishawaka, IN — $209,900 — Explore a beautiful 3 bedroom home with a stunning backyard oasis, perfect for entertaining.