Tag: Community Impact

3 Kosciusko Recreation Activities Coming Soon

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In May, our team celebrated the start of construction on a special project impacting athletes, families, and surrounding communities for the better. Representatives from Grace College, Design Collaborative, the Town of Winona Lake, the City of Warsaw, and Kosciusko County came together to lift shovels, symbolically marking the beginning of a new future marked by community, wellness, and building bridges through recreation.

Bridging Communities

Weigand is serving as the construction manager for a new fieldhouse at Grace College on 1 Lancer Way in Winona Lake, Indiana. While the new facility will be used for Lancer’s athletic program training, the core purpose of the complex addition is to engage people in neighboring communities throughout Kosciusko.

The completed project will feature a U12 indoor turf soccer field, parking lot, updated road access, eight lighted outdoor pickleball courts, fitness center, weight room, and six indoor batting cages.

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The outdoor facilities and indoor field will be accessible to the public for gatherings and youth sports, addressing the need for more spaces that support recreational activities.


“We’re not just adding a building to our campus, we are creating a vital resource for our entire community. We celebrate God’s goodness in providing the means to serve our neighbors in such a tangible and lasting way.” – John Sloat, Vice President of Advancement, Grace College

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The Bigger Picture

Part of a series of projects for the Catalyst Corridor initiative, the Grace College Community Fieldhouse will help to build stronger ties in Kosciusko by providing spaces where students, athletes, families, and friends can gather in places designed to foster connection, share experiences, and knit a stronger social fabric. WCI is grateful for the opportunity to play a role in helping make this regional development effort a reality.


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Bright Students Celebrate Latest EACS Development

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See Moments from the Groundbreaking Event Here

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The second-grade class at Southwick Elementary was excited to help kick off construction of their forthcoming facility, located on Paulding Road in Fort Wayne. The project, set to finish in 2027, is one of three that Weigand is managing for East Allen County Schools, alongside the new Lions Fieldhouse and the East Allen University/Paul Harding Junior High School campus renovation.

“The project represents a commitment to our students. It is a commitment to building a future for them and a place where they will learn, grow, and thrive in spaces that support their curiosity and creativity.” – Marilyn Hissong, Superintendent, East Allen County Schools

A Growing District

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Designed by Garmann Miller, the new facility will bring much needed space to address the school’s burgeoning student population. Attendance increased by 8% over the last year alone, with more expected in the near future. With this in mind, the replacement building will have:

  • Pod Style Layout
  • Gymnasium
  • Double Sided Stage
  • Classrooms
  • Dining Area
  • Community Event Spaces

With some students currently being housed in the nearby Prince Chapman Academy, the completion of this project will be a welcome addition to the EACS roster, helping to manage the influx of young learners entering the district.

A Team Effort

While sharing her remarks during the event, Superintendent Marilyn Hissong noted that it takes collaboration and the involvement of the entire region to help such an undertaking as this one materialize.

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“This school will stand as a symbol of what’s possible when a community comes together for its children.” – Marilyn Hissong, Superintendent, East Allen County Schools

We’re thankful to be part of the group delivering the new Southwick Elementary building, which is positioned to nurture future generations of students as they develop, discover, and grow.


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Fort Wayne’s New Mayor Sworn In

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A Historical Moment for the Community

Congratulations to Sharon Tucker, who was sworn in as Fort Wayne’s new Mayor this week!

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We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Fort Wayne and Sharon Tucker and continue contributing to the growth and success of our city.

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Here’s to making history in Fort Wayne and impacting the lives and communities we serve!