Lafayette Local Heroes

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

Click here to nominate a Lafayette Local Hero!

Lafayette Media Group is proud to honor our local heroes—sharing their stories and the impact they make right here at…

Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026

March 2026 Local Hero: Tim Reifel

Our Lafayette Local Hero for March 2026 is Tim Reifel with Prairie Township Volunteer Fire Department. Proudly Sponsored By: Click…

Tuesday, January 27, 202601/27/2026

February 2026 Local Hero: Candice Tetzloff

Our Lafayette Local Hero for February 2026 is Candice Tetzloff, Gatekeeper at Valley Oaks Health. Proudly Sponsored By:

Sunday, December 28, 202512/28/2025

January 2026 Local Hero: Kim Markham

Our Lafayette Local Hero for January 2026 is Kim Markham, Founder and Director of Courage Rock Stable. Proudly Sponsored By:

Tuesday, November 25, 202511/25/2025

December 2025 Local Hero: Danielle Snoeberger

Our Lafayette Local Hero for December 2025 is Danielle Snoeberger, Emergency Room Charge RN at Arnett Hospital. Proudly Sponsored By:

Monday, October 20, 202510/20/2025

November 2025 Local Hero: Connie Jordan

Our Lafayette Local Hero for November 2025 is Connie Jordan, Manager of Inpatient Services at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.…

Wednesday, September 24, 202509/24/2025

October 2025 Local Hero: ER Nurse Dana Slatton

Our Lafayette Local Hero for October 2025 is Dana Slatton, ER Nurse at Franciscan Health East. Proudly Sponsored By:

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

September 2025 Local Hero: Lt. Jerry Holeman

Our Lafayette Local Hero for September 2025 is Lieutenant Jerry Holeman with Indiana State Police. To nominate a local hero,…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

August 2025 Local Hero: Kenny Haun

Our Lafayette Local Hero for August 2025 is Kenny Haun with Rensselaer Volunteer Fire Department. To nominate a local hero,…

Thursday, June 26, 202506/26/2025

July 2025 Local Hero: Steve Black

Our Lafayette Local Hero for July 2025 is Steve Black with Lafayette Fire Department To nominate a local hero, submit…

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