Zionsville Magazine February 2026 by Towne Post Network, Inc.

Health & Wellness Special Section

WHERE STABILITY GROWS

MARKET STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT MARKS 25 YEARS OF PERSONALIZED PLANNING

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WELCOME TO ZIONSVILLE

MAIN STREET MOMENTUM

Zionsville Builds On Historic Roots 14 SPRING SEMESTER IN ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Where Purpose, Belonging, & Milestones Take Center Stage

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RUNNING TOGETHER

Zionsville Run Club is Building Community One Run at a Time

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WHERE STABILITY GROWS

MARKET STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT MARKS

25 YEARS OF PERSONALIZED PLANNING

Writer & Photographer / Stephanie Duncan

For 25 years, Market Street Wealth Management has offered personalized wealth management to its clients, leading with authentic connections, and expertise. Founded in 2001 by Kevin Ervin, the firm has grown into a full team of Financial Planners dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate financial planning with confidence. Proudly rooted in Indianapolis, Market Street delivers its expertise and tailored services to clients locally and nationwide.

“We have some of the smartest and most caring people on our team,” says senior financial planner Austin Angel. The team is made up of six Certified Financial Planners, three Certified Public Accountants, and partners with Chartered Financial Analysts, offering a diverse well of knowledge not only for financial planning but also for tax savings and investment portfolio management.

Market Street seeks to set itself apart from other financial planning firms in the industry through its personalized approach to each client. Every situation is different, and getting to know the client and their

goals is a crucial first step.

“We flip the script when it comes to a lot of other people in our industry. The first thing a lot of places are going to do is talk about investments, and that’s actually the last thing we talk about,” Angel says.

The financial planning process is all about building relationships, he says. Planners start by asking questions such as: What do they value? What are their current worries? What does retirement look like for them? What are their current priorities? “Those questions help us build the financial plan that’s specific to them.”

The services they offer can be broken down into three buckets: wealth management for pre-retirees, wealth management for current retirees, and a service called Foundations, geared toward young professionals between the ages of 30 and 40.

For all services, Market Street believes ongoing planning is important because life changes.

“Life is going to throw curveballs at us,” Angel says. “For example, your kids or

grandkids move out of state. Then the question is, can we afford to move? What does that look like? Or maybe you decide you want to travel more and need to adjust your travel budget.” These questions form the foundation of a wealth management plan.

“It’s hard for us to tell you how to invest and how much growth you need until we have those questions answered first.”

Some financial firms offer a one-time financial plan, but Market Street knows life is unpredictable and clients’ goals and financial situations are ever-changing. Reviewing goals is done annually, at a minimum, to make sure clients remain on track.

“If you want a truly tailored experience that’s going to meet all the things that life throws at you, the only way to do that is to have a financial planner who meets with you annually or two times a year and really knows you and your family,” Angel says.

“Each and every year, based on how the stock market moves and the previous year’s spending, do we need to make adjustments?

“WE FLIP THE SCRIPT WHEN IT COMES TO A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE IN OUR INDUSTRY. THE FIRST THING A LOT OF PLACES ARE GOING TO DO IS TALK ABOUT INVESTMENTS, AND THAT’S ACTUALLY THE LAST THING WE TALK ABOUT.”

—AUSTIN

ANGEL

Do we need to spend a little less, or maybe things are going well and we can spend a little more?

Another key part of wealth management includes tax planning. With three CPAs at the helm, tax knowledge is a major focus and a key strategy the firm uses with a goal of helping clients save money throughout their lifetime.

“Investments are the vehicle of growth, but it’s kind of unknown,” Angel explains. “Markets are going to go up and they’re going to go down, and returns are not guaranteed. But if I can save you a couple thousand dollars each year on taxes, that is more tangible.”

For those who think it is too early to start retirement planning, Market Street offers Foundations, specifically geared toward professionals in their 30s and 40s. Less intensive than traditional wealth management services, Foundations focuses on managing retirement savings while navigating debt and covering daily expenses such as day care, mortgage payments and unexpected car costs.

Market Street is intentional in its focus to keep the client-to-advisor low to provide a more personalized experience to clients.

“We aren’t a large national firm; we are a small local business that is owner-operated,” Angel says. “We are a boutique firm and

want to give our clients the best experience possible.”

Valuing client experience over rapid growth allows the firm to develop deeper, longterm relationships. In addition, Market Street uses its full team of experienced professionals in everything it does. Rather than working with a single advisor, clients have a team behind them, providing a wellrounded financial plan tailored to individual strengths and specialties.

Each team member brings unique insight and expertise. Some specialize in advising recent widows and divorcees, while others focus on health care, subsidy planning and business owners. The firm has significant investment knowledge in-house but also leans on trusted outside partners in areas such as investment portfolio construction to enhance decision-making.

“When people reach out to us, it’s because something is going on,” Angel says. “Maybe they’re dealing with a new inheritance, or they need help with long-term family care, or a couple wants to expand their family and plan for IVF. It’s not just retirement planning. We meet people where they’re at in their financial journey.”

Throughout the year, Market Street hosts inperson events covering specific topics. Last year, the firm hosted an event for business owners at the Ironworks Hotel.

In addition to in-person events, Market Street hosts monthly live webinars via Zoom. Topics vary each month and range from charitable giving strategies to Medicare coverage management. For those unable to attend live, all webinars are posted to the firm’s YouTube channel.

Founded with families in mind, Market Street remains committed to its core values: authentic connections, commitment to knowledge sharing and building loyal partnerships. Through innovative wealth management strategies, clear and consistent communication, and diligent attention to clients’ goals, Market Street continues to set a high bar for what a financial advisory firm can be. Its fee-only structure also means they work only for their clients and disclosure any potential conflicts of interest — when clients succeed, the firm succeeds.

Financial planning can feel overwhelming, with many components involved in creating a solid plan for the future.

Market Street aims to help clients feel confident and informed in every decision they make. The firm’s main office is located at 98th Street and Keystone Avenue, with a second office in Crawfordsville on South Green Street.

To learn more about services, upcoming events or to register for a webinar, visit mswma.com.

WELCOME TO ZIONSVILLE

Not only do the people of Zionsville love our town, but we also love to share it with friends, family, and visitors.

“Hoosier Hospitality” may not have been invented here, but I like to say that we have perfected it to the benefit of all who visit and all who wish to make the town their home.

That welcoming spirit is part of our long history. It lives on today in our iconic brick-lined Main Street district, our diverse shops and restaurants, and our friendly coffeehouses. While our town may be one the Indiana largest municipalities at 67 square miles, we remain committed to our small-town identity. Whether you settle in our charming Village, a newer subdivision, or a rural area, you’ll quickly discover that neighbors know each other by name. In Zionsville, “community” is not just a noun – it’s also a verb. We take great pride in living in community with one another.

Businesses thrive here, and we have big plans to make our town even more vibrant in the years ahead. At its core, Zionsville strives to be a place where people want to live, work, learn, play, and retire.

That vision is our guiding principle for the 21st century. Zionsville has thrived on the northwest side of Indianapolis for 174 years and we want to ensure that the next 174 are just as meaningful.

From the beginning, our people focused on education. Today, our award-winning school system features six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Zionsville Community High School, home of the Eagles! We believe in the power of a well-rounded education and proudly support our students in their academic, athletic, vocational, and artistic endeavors. They are our future, and because of them, our future is bright!

If you love the outdoors, you’ll feel right at home in Zionsville. Our park system spans more than 800 acres, including the Big-4 Rail Trail, which connects our northern and southern borders while providing easy access to neighborhoods and parks along the way. A favorite among runners, bikers, and nature lovers, it’s the perfect place to take a stroll with friends, family, colleagues, or pets. The public will have access to the newly established Carpenter Nature Preserve this year, opening 215 pristine acres that are rich in biodiversity, home to rare and endangered species of birds, and helping to preserve a key part of the Eagle Creek watershed.

The eight generations of Hoosiers who have called Zionsville home have seen many changes, but we have always stayed close to our essential character. President-elect Abraham Lincoln felt it when he stopped here to address our citizens from the back of his train in 1861. Just four years later, his funeral train passed through, and our

residents gathered once more to honor our fallen leader. We cherish our history, and it continues to shape our future.

On behalf of nearly 35,000 residents, it is my pleasure to welcome you, whether you are here for a visit or looking to plant family roots. The smiles you will see here are as real as the bricks that run through the heart of our town.

If there’s anything we can do to make your time in Zionsville more enjoyable, please reach out to me or our town staff. Our motto is “Zionsville. For all the right reasons.” I trust you’ll find plenty of reasons to love our town just as much as we do.

John Stehr Mayor of Zionsville

MAIN STREET MOMENTUM

ZIONSVILLE BUILDS ON HISTORIC ROOTS

Zionsville, with its charming downtown featuring a brick street lined with unique shops, boutiques and eateries, has long been a destination for residents from surrounding areas. Now ending its first year as an official Indiana Main Street community, Main Street Zionsville (MSZ) has plans to build even stronger support and partnerships to help existing businesses thrive and newer ones grow. At the heart of it all is a commitment to preserving the village’s historic aspects.

To achieve the Main Street designation, a group of dedicated business owners, town leaders and involved residents worked diligently to meet the criteria set by Indiana Main Street and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Among the requirements were achieving 501(c)(3) status, establishing a board of directors and gathering statistics on the characteristics of the historic sector of the village. The motivation for being named a Main Street community was access to the assistance Indiana Main Street provides.

Indiana Main Street, a member of the national Main Street America network, advocates a four-point approach to enhance the strengths of a designated town. The elements are organization, promotion, design and economic vitality. Included in these aspects are developing partnerships, increasing community involvement and

hosting events that highlight the features of the community. A key focus is providing support for the development of new and existing businesses.

“Zionsville consists of 67 square miles. The downtown is a historic destination, and it includes all the side streets, not just Main Street. There are 180 businesses. We want to make it even more of a destination while preserving the unique aspects, such as the bricks and the light fixtures,” says Erica Carpenter, founding president.

“Our main accomplishment and primary goal for this year was to get a website up to represent businesses,” she adds. “They are listed alphabetically under the categories of shops, places to dine and services. We also created a Village Guide map on the website that shows where each business is located. We launched a couple of new events and developed partnerships with already existing organizations that promote downtown. We want to be a good partner; we don’t want to come in and take over, just augment what is already in place.”

One example is the key partnership between MSZ and the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. The center’s history committee recognizes residential homes and commercial buildings that are more than 100 years old through the Century Structure Program. Each qualifying building

is given a plaque to be placed where it can be easily seen. The visual markers further reinforce the village’s historic charm.

Main Street Zionsville promotes the village on its website and social media platforms. About twice a week, its Facebook page posts a business spotlight to support area commerce and highlight upcoming happenings.

Several new events have been created by MSZ, including ’80s Night, which was held this fall, and Art Walk, coming in June. Art Walk will feature displays of local artists’ work and is in partnership with SullivanMunce, Out of the Blue, Art in Hand Gallery and CV Art and Frame. Made in Zionsville will be held Feb. 6-8. Participants can view demonstrations or sign up with merchants who offer classes such as pasta making or painting.

“Our Main Street Clean Up Days make the area look as great as it can,” Carpenter says. “We partnered with the Department of Public Works to collect trash. In our second year, we hope to expand our volunteer community. We had 76 volunteers engage this year in setting up and cleaning up.”

Indiana Main Street was celebrating its 40th anniversary when MSZ received the designation in 2025. Carpenter says that in its second year, the initiative will shift

Writer / Julie Yates

from start-up mode to strategic growth. Plans are underway to elevate branding and launch a new campaign. Goals include strengthening marketing and tourism outreach. Supporting economic vitality will be a critical component for healthy expansion, made sustainable through funding from partnerships and donations.

“It is not just about events and aesthetics,” Carpenter says. “It’s more about creating a strong, resilient Main Street district that supports small businesses and preserves character. A friend recently shared that she drives down Main Street to remind herself how wonderful it is to live here. It’s about bringing community together. I’m so thrilled we started this. It will serve the entire Zionsville community for years to come.”

For more information, visit mainstreetzionsville.org or follow Main Street Zionsville on Facebook and Instagram.

Amy Carroll, Out of the Blue, taking with patron at Art Walk 2025

Anna Afshar, artist en plein air at Art Walk 2025

Barbara Jennings, MSZ Board Member

MSZ Board Members Liz Esra, Erica Carpenter and Mark Walters at 40th Anniversary celebration of Indiana Main Street at the Statehouse where MSZ was recognized as a new Main Street Community. November 2025

SPRING SEMESTER IN ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

WHERE PURPOSE, BELONGING, & MILESTONES TAKE CENTER STAGE

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LOOK AT HOW SPRING TRADITIONS, FROM ZCS DO DAYS TO UNIFIED CHAMPIONS TO COMMENCEMENT, DEFINE THE SECOND HALF OF THE SCHOOL

YEAR IN ZCS

Second semester in Zionsville Community Schools always moves at a fast pace. While classrooms remain the heart of our schools, the experiences that define the spring begin to take shape, moments that bring learning to life and remind us of the heart of our schools.

From ZCS’s service driven “Do Days” that put students in the heart of our community, to Unified Champion events that celebrate belonging and shared joy, to graduation festivities that mark both an ending and a beginning, the second half of the school year reflects the importance of purpose, connection and student growth.

These experiences tell the story of who we are and who we are preparing our students to become.

DO DAYS: LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE

Across Zionsville Community Schools, our annual “Do Days” event transforms learning into district-wide action. These days invite students to step outside their usual routines and into meaningful service.

Whether students are organizing donation drives, partnering with local organizations, writing letters to veterans and public servants, supporting environmental efforts, or engaging in hands-on projects that benefit others, “Do Days” emphasizes an important lesson: learning is most powerful when it is connected to purpose.

For our students, these experiences offer an opportunity to see the direct impact of their time and effort. They reinforce a growing understanding that leadership and service are not defined by age, but by action.

While “Do Days” highlight what students can give, other spring traditions celebrate something just as important: belonging.

UNIFIED CHAMPION EVENTS: BELONGING IN ACTION

Unified Champion events, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, are among the most anticipated moments of the school year, and for good reason. These events bring students together across abilities to compete, celebrate, and connect, reminding everyone that school is best when every student feels seen and valued.

From spirited competitions to cheering sections filled with classmates and staff, Unified Champion events create spaces where relationships are on display. The result is not just an event, but an atmosphere, one defined by encouragement, teamwork, and joy.

These experiences leave a lasting impression, not because of scores or outcomes, but because of how they make people feel. They model empathy, reinforce inclusion, and show students what it looks like to build a community where everyone belongs.

As spring progresses, these shared experiences build toward Commencement, the most significant milestone of the school year.

COMMENCEMENT: A MOMENT YEARS IN THE MAKING High School Commencement is more than a ceremony. It is a moment shaped by

years of learning, relationships, and growth. For seniors, it represents the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. For families, educators, and the broader community, it is a time to reflect on how far students have come and to celebrate where they are headed next.

As graduates cross the stage, they carry with them not only academic knowledge, but the experiences that shaped them: service, leadership, creativity, resilience, and connection. Many of those qualities were strengthened through the very traditions that define second semester.

Commencement celebrations serve as a powerful reminder that education is about preparing students for life, not just the next step. This moment is about the values they will take with them wherever they go.

In many ways, Commencement reflects the spirit of the entire second semester.

SHARED TRADITIONS, LASTING MEMORIES

Second semester in Zionsville Community Schools is a season defined by purpose and people. It is that time when learning moves beyond the classroom, inclusion is lived out loud, and milestones are celebrated with intention.

From “Do Days” that encourage students to serve, to Unified Champion events that strengthen belonging, to Commencement festivities that honor both growth and possibility, these moments collectively tell our district’s story, one of a community committed to educating and supporting our youth.

These experiences remain long after the final bell rings, shaping how students see themselves and their role in the world.

WE HELP YOUR BRAIN HELP YOU.

Writer / Nancy Hammerstrom

A year after Virginia Hutton was diagnosed with cancer, she was overwhelmed not only with her illness, but her father’s declining health, and her cousin’s battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was struggling with concentration and procrastinated when she needed to make important decisions.

“I not only had a cancer diagnosis, but also had a history of depression,” Hutton says.

“I felt stuck in an overwhelming medical situation and didn’t know where to turn.

In the process, several childhood traumas resurfaced, and I began reevaluating my whole life. It was a heavy emotional load.”

Hutton’s friend told her about a noninvasive, drug-free neurotechnology she used called Cereset®, which has more than 60 franchise

Brenda Hanning, owner

locations in the U.S. The closest center to Hutton, who lives out of state, is in Carmel, owned by Brenda Hanning.

“It’s a non-invasive wellness technology,” Hanning says of Cereset®. “It reflects the brain’s activity back to itself through engineered sound.”

EEG sensors send the information to the computer, which chooses from 55,000 engineered tones.

“It will choose the tones that are going to resonate with the imbalances so the brain can essentially start correcting itself,” she says.

Hanning discovered Cereset® more than 15 years ago to help a family member who struggled with insomnia and emotional issues.

“Cereset® helped them learn coping skills in terms of stopping rumination and changing their thought process away from worst-case scenarios,” she says. “I was really excited by the end results achieved with the technology, so I invested in it, trained and became a provider, and I now have more than 13 years of experience helping brains relax and reset with Cereset®.”

Acute insomnia, or bouts of sleep loss that last a few days at a time, affects about onethird of adults, according to the American Medical Association, with one in 10 suffering from chronic insomnia, which lasts for more than three nights a week for three or four months.

“I have clients who have years of not being able to sleep more than a few hours a night that now are sleeping eight hours a night on most nights,” Hanning says. “Sleep is a big driver of why a lot of clients come into Cereset®, and it can take sometimes more than five sessions if someone has had long-term insomnia or sleep issues. Usually within three to four months, they’re finally experiencing restorative sleep. Their sleep is regulated better than it was before, and then over the course of a year, the results become stronger.

“IT’S A NON-INVASIVE WELLNESS TECHNOLOGY. IT REFLECTS THE BRAIN’S ACTIVITY BACK TO ITSELF THROUGH ENGINEERED SOUND.”

—BRENDA HANNING

“When life gets out of control, we can get stuck in a cycle of stress and all the negative symptoms that come with it, like brain fog, a quick temper, impatience, low energy and mood, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, irritability or inability to make decisions, and sleep disruptions,” she adds. “The list can be long, so Cereset® empowers you to have higher resilience to stress, a calmer mood, clear thinking and higher levels of motivation. It’s customized to each client’s unique brain and situation.”

Hutton drove three hours to meet with Hanning and try Cereset® for the first time. Afterward, she drove a short distance to her hotel. She began to scroll through content on her phone and spotted a joke.

“Normally I wouldn’t have laughed, and I laughed out loud within an hour of my first session,” she says. “I couldn’t remember the last time I laughed, and to be able to laugh at something that was actually quite silly surprised me. Also, I slept really well that night, and the next morning had more presence of mind, and some hope for a change.”

“It was also valuable to have a supportive person walking me through this process,” she adds. “Brenda is just so attentive and caring. It’s really a beautiful combination of having this amazing technology and a caring facilitator. That speaks volumes.”

Hutton continued sessions every two or three weeks after her initial meeting. During the past year, she has returned to the center about every six to eight weeks. Her mood and focus have drastically improved, and she can better focus on her family’s needs.

“I told my father I had cancer six months

before he died, and I was with him the night he died,” she says. “At my father’s funeral, I needed to be fully present, but I was going through an extremely difficult time emotionally. Cereset® was a support that enabled me to thrive, to enjoy being present, to have mental clarity and be the best version of myself during some of the most difficult times in my life.”

“To go from not being able to process at all to being able to think again, process what’s coming up and then make healthy decisions — the best decisions you can with the information you have — that, for me, has been a game changer,” Hutton adds. “It’s kind of like taking your brain through a car wash. It just feels clear, clean and better functioning.”

Cereset® offers an introductory session to all clients for $99.

“It gives the client an opportunity to have a baseline assessment of their stress center and emotional center, to see if they are stuck in a stress state, to hear more about Cereset® and to decide if it’s something they’d like to do,” Hanning says.

A five-session wellness package is recommended for all clients interested in using the technology.

For more information, including studies and testimonials, visit cereset.com. Interested individuals may also call or text 317-9227588 or email brenda@carmel.cereset.com. cereset.com 317-922-7588

CONNECT

RUNNING TOGETHER

ZIONSVILLE RUN CLUB IS BUILDING COMMUNITY ONE RUN AT A TIME

Writer / Ashley Dkyton

“We can’t wait to meet you and run with you,” says Mike Steele, a Zionsville Run Club member.

The Zionsville Run Club is a nonprofit running organization serving the Zionsville community, created through the hard work of dedicated volunteers to fill a void that Zionsville lacked in its network of runners.

“We’ve had a robust running community in Zionsville for a number of years, with so many of us seeing and waving at the same faces when we’ve been out running on the Big-4 Trail or in other places around town,” Steele says.

From that growing group of runners came an opportunity to establish a club that is inclusive of Zionsville’s running community. Zionsville Run Club’s goal is to provide opportunities for people to come together within the community and stay fit. While other running clubs are fixated on training or are often more engaged with the social aspect, Zionsville Run Club strives to find the right balance of training and social connection for its runners.

The Zionsville Run Club is not exclusive and welcomes everyone, regardless of age or skill level, to join. To its members, it is about more than running — it is about creating an environment for runners and walkers to come together with a shared passion because “running is better together.”

Not only is the Zionsville Run Club creating a sense of community among its members, but it is also building strong ties and partnerships with businesses and organizations in Zionsville.

“We were really fortunate right from the start to have the support of local businesses,” Steele says. “Our initial meetings to set up the run club were hosted by Mike Cole, owner of Greek’s Pizza and a highly accomplished runner. We also had the support of the farmers market this summer with the runs we hosted monthly from the market, as well as Runner’s Forum and Roasted in the Village, who helped us organize our initial events and graciously gave their time and resources. Greek’s Pizza, Zionsville Public House, Moontown Brewing Company, Roselli’s and LA Cafe have all hosted our monthly social runs since we formed the club. We were also fortunate to have the support of Dr. Michael Murphy of Divergent Rehab & Wellness and Xerox Business Solutions, who made donations to help us purchase our banner, tent and yard signs to spread the word about the club.”

This year, the Zionsville Run Club hopes to expand its engagement by welcoming more members and partnering with additional businesses. The Zionsville Run Club will host its first sponsored race on July 4 and is excited about the planning and preparation for the event.

Zionsville Run Club is a membership-based organization, and membership dues give members exclusive access to consistent weekly group runs, member-only communication, special social and community events, the opportunity to be part of a supportive and encouraging community, training opportunities and local partner discounts.

“Members have access to discounts for local races, such as Hit the Bricks and our planned 2026 July 4 5K, as well as invitations to our

monthly social runs and gatherings,” Steele adds. “We produced a set of running tank tops for our club members this summer and are working on additional ZRC gear for 2026.”

Currently, the Zionsville Run Club offers three weekly runs, and those interested in joining are encouraged to participate in one of these runs to see if the club is the right fit for them.

“Getting together with others to run is a huge motivator, and there are many days when people show up for our runs and say they wouldn’t have done it if they didn’t know there were going to be other people meeting them to run with them,” Steele says.

Members of the group run weekly Tuesdays at 5:15 a.m. from the Zionsville Road Big-4 Trail trailhead, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. from Mulberry Fields, and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. from Zionsville Town Hall. The Zionsville Run Club also hosts a social run at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, starting and ending at different gathering places in the area.

“We typically run for half an hour or so, followed by food, drinks and conversation,” Steele says.

To learn more about the Zionsville Run Club, including upcoming events and meetups, visit zionsvillerunclub.com, the Zionsville Runners private Facebook group, or follow @ zionsvillerunclub on Instagram.

“We are stronger together and here to support one another at every pace and distance,” Steele says.

PRECISION MILESTONE

CENTRAL INDIANA ORTHOPEDICS IS ADVANCING JOINT REPLACEMENT CARE

Writer / Natalie Platt

/ Stephanie Duncan

In October 2025, Central Indiana Orthopedics announced a significant milestone. Dr. Brent M. Damer, a boardcertified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with the practice, completed 1,000 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgeries using Mako SmartRobotics technology. CIO was the first orthopedic group in Central Indiana to adopt the technology in 2016, and Dr. Damer has been using it consistently for nearly a decade.

“Mako technology has changed how we approach joint replacement,” Dr. Damer says. “It allows us to plan each procedure around a patient’s specific anatomy, preserve healthy bone and tissue, and be more precise during surgery. Ultimately, that helps patients recover more efficiently.”

Damer specializes in hip and knee arthritis, total hip replacement, total and partial

knee replacement, and complex revision procedures. He joined Central Indiana Orthopedics in 2009 after completing extensive training that took him from the Midwest to the East Coast and back again. A native of northern Indiana, Dr. Damer earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. After medical school, he completed an internship in traditional osteopathy and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Damer completed additional fellowship training in adult reconstruction surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

“I knew I wanted to come back to Indiana,” Dr. Damer says. “CIO offered the ability to practice at a high level while still being part of a community-based group.”

CIO’s use of robotic-assisted technology

centers on detailed three-dimensional imaging that maps each patient’s joint prior to surgery. During the procedure, haptic feedback technology helps guide the surgeon within the preoperative plan, while still relying on surgical judgment and experience. According to CIO, many patients are able to return home the same day as their procedure, a shift that has shortened recovery timelines for appropriate candidates.

While technology plays an important role in modern joint replacement, Damer emphasizes that patient understanding remains central to successful outcomes.

“If patients do not understand their diagnosis or the reasoning behind a treatment plan, that plan is unlikely to succeed,” Dr. Damer says. “I spend a lot of time educating patients so they know what the problem is, what their options are, and

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what recovery realistically looks like.”

Dr. Damer sees patients primarily in the Muncie and Marion areas, with additional CIO joint replacement specialists in Anderson, Fishers and Zionsville. CIO also operates walk-in orthopedic clinics in Anderson, Fishers, Zionsville, Muncie, and Marion, allowing patients with recent injuries to be evaluated without an appointment and directed to the appropriate specialist if further care is needed.

“That access matters,” Dr. Damer says. “It gives patients a clear entry point into care without delays.”

To help prevent injury, he keeps his advice practical. Staying active, maintaining strength around the joints, monitoring body weight, and following a balanced diet all play a role in long-term mobility. While supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may help relieve joint

pain for some patients, there is no proven way to prevent or reverse osteoarthritis.

“Movement is important,” he says. “Strong muscles help support joints. Once arthritis is present, higher-impact activities like running and jumping may need to be reduced, but staying active in lower-impact ways is still beneficial.”

For runners and walkers, proper footwear and regular shoe replacement are critical. Dr. Damer notes that gait differences between treadmill and outdoor running can affect comfort, particularly in patients prone to iliotibial band irritation.

“The most important thing is wearing shoes that are fitted to your foot and replacing them regularly,” he says. “That alone can make a noticeable difference.”

After more than 16 years in practice and thousands of procedures, Dr. Damer says the most rewarding part of his work

remains consistent.

“Helping people get back to living their lives without constant pain is what makes this job meaningful,” he says.

Outside the clinic, Damer and his wife have six children. Although he lives north of Anderson, much of the family’s time is spent throughout Hamilton County, where they attend local events and community activities.

To learn more about Dr. Brent M. Damer and the orthopedic services offered by Central Indiana Orthopedics, visit ciocenter.com. CIO has offices in Fishers, Anderson, Muncie, Marion, and Zionsville, with walk-in orthopedic clinics available in Anderson, Fishers, Zionsville, Muncie, and Marion for recent injuries that do not require an appointment. Additional information about robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement is available at ciocenter. com/mako.

INDIANA VEIN AND LYMPHATIC CLINIC OPENS NEW LOCATION

Writer & Photographer / Abbie Willans

Newly rebranded Indiana Vein and Lymphatic, formerly known as Indiana Vein Specialists, has moved to a new location in Carmel and is open to help patients with venous and lymphatic diseases. The clinic specializes in treating chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in which blood pools in the veins. This can cause blood clots, chronic swelling, as well as varicose and spider veins.

“Venous insufficiency has caught on more in the national dialogue over the past few months because it’s such a common condition. Most people have either had a relative deal with it or dealt with it personally,” says Dr. Jeffery Schoonover.

Chronic venous and/or lymphatic conditions, such as lymphedema, can have many causes. Some of those include

heredity, prior trauma, occupation, multiple pregnancies, cancer or a history of blood clots. People have an increased risk of developing these conditions if they have jobs that require a lot of standing, such as teachers, factory workers, nurses and pharmacists.

“We’re utilizing a multidisciplinary care concept, meaning we have our accredited ultrasound lab, we have physical therapists on site, and we can do the minimally invasive vein procedures all under one roof. It’s actually a very cost-effective way to manage these conditions,” he says.

Dr. Schoonover started his practice in 2011, originally in Fishers, and later opened another location in Carmel. In 2025, he decided to move to one centralized location near several other medical facilities to make travel more convenient for patients. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Schoonover and his wife moved to Hamilton County to be closer to their family.

“It’s been a wonderful place to raise a family. I can’t say enough about being here and the privilege it is to take care of patients — not only locally, but those who come to see us from a lot of outlying smaller towns,” he says.

Dr. Schoonover has served on the American Board of Venous

and Lymphatic Medicine and the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, as well as given lectures nationally on venous and lymphatic insufficiency.

“What really attracted me to this specialty was the technological advances in minimally invasive venous care and the lymphatic aspects, compared to the way things were done 30 years ago,” he says. “There was a significant improvement. To be able to help folks who previously required hospitalization has just been tremendous.

“I’ve seen patients who’ve dealt with chronic leg wounds, like nonhealing venous ulcers, over the years. Traditionally, that meant patients had to go to a wound care facility for multiple visits over a lengthy period of time. We found that patients who received vein ablation treatment had significantly improved healing time.”

In addition to vein ablation procedures and lymphatic physical therapy, the team at Indiana Vein and Lymphatic employs other methods to help patients manage their symptoms, including custom compression stockings and education regarding diet and exercise.

“We’re big fans of utilizing compression stockings here, and properly fitted ones can make a significant difference in managing this conservatively,” Dr. Schoonover says. “We still recommend regular exercise and walking programs. People say 10,000 steps, but the medical literature suggests that walking even 5,000 to 7,500

steps a day can still have a positive health impact.”

Some may be surprised that walking helps combat venous and lymphatic conditions, since prolonged standing can worsen them. But the key is in the movement of the legs.

“When you walk and activate that calf muscle pump, that augments venous return and helps blood get back to your heart,” Dr. Schoonover adds. “If you’re standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, you’re not activating that calf muscle pump, and that’s where the challenges come for some folks on long car or plane trips. They can get swelling issues, sometimes even develop a blood clot on a plane, and that’s related to not moving consistently and not activating that muscle.”

For many, venous and lymphatic insufficiency goes far beyond cosmetics. It’s not just about unsightly swelling or discoloration, it’s about quality of life and the ability to move without pain.

While these are unfortunately common conditions, Dr. Schoonover is passionate about venous and lymphatic medicine and educating people so they don’t suffer needlessly. Together with his team of nurse practitioners and certified lymphatic physical therapists, he hopes to continue improving the lives of his patients.

For more information, visit www.indyveins.com or call 317-3483020. Indiana Vein and Lymphatic is located at 11590 N. Meridian St., Suite 270 in Carmel.

For new mothers, the weeks after childbirth are often portrayed as joyful. But for the author using the pen name Dorothea Zion, that period was instead marked by fear, isolation and a medical system that failed to recognize the severity of her suffering. Her memoir, “Guilty of Giving New Life,” is a courageous firsthand account of postpartum mental illness and a call for systemic change in how women are cared for after giving birth.

Zion’s book is a deeply personal chronicle of her postpartum experience following the birth of her second child, born just 16 months after her first. What began as overwhelming guilt and anxiety quickly escalated into severe postpartum depression, insomnia and a series of missteps within the health care system. Despite repeated pleas for help, she was met with closed doors, redirected phone calls and an outdated framework that treated postpartum care as something that ends after a single six-week checkup.

“I kept being told to stop calling,” she says. “I was told the nurse line was only for the first six weeks after delivery.”

The message was clear: Her suffering no longer fit into the system’s definition of care.

Zion decided to write Guilty of Giving New Life while hospitalized in an inpatient mental health facility, a place she describes as dehumanizing and punitive. Armed with little more than a journal, she began documenting her days, sketching scenes from behind closed doors and asking herself how motherhood had led her there. “What am I in here for?” she says. “Oh yeah. I gave new life.”

That moment became the foundation for the book’s title. Zion describes feeling as though she was being punished for becoming a mother, treated “like a criminal” during what should have been a period of support and healing.

Writing the memoir, she says, was both painful and cathartic.

Revisiting the darkest moments of her life triggered adrenaline and grief but also offered peace. Putting her experience on the page

GUILTY OF GIVING NEW LIFE

A MEMOIR CALLING FOR POSTPARTUM CARE REFORM

Writer / Renée Larr

transformed it from something she carried alone into something that could educate, validate and spark change.

While the memoir centers on motherhood, its audience extends far beyond new moms. Zion hopes lawmakers, health care providers and families will read her story and recognize how urgently postpartum care needs reform. According to Postpartumdepression.org, as many as one in five women in the U.S. experience postpartum depression, yet it remains one of the most under-researched areas of medicine.

Today, Zion is healthy, deeply connected to her children and grounded in a renewed sense of purpose and faith. She credits finally receiving the right medical care and being truly listened to with saving her life.

“If this book can change something for the good, then I wouldn’t change a single thing I went through,” she says.

“Guilty of Giving New Life” is not an easy read, but it is a necessary one. Through raw honesty and hope, Dorothea Zion gives voice to countless women who have suffered in silence and challenges a system that must learn to do better.

To purchase the book, visit amazon.com.

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Fall in Love with Boone County this February

February in Boone County is all about finding ways to celebrate love. Whether that means a dressed-up brunch with friends, an evening stroll under the stars, or a cozy afternoon spent shopping and dining locally. With events designed to spark connection and charm, the month offers plenty of reasons to plan something special.

The month begins with celebrations centered on love and friendship, starting with the Stupid Cupid Galentine’s Day Luxury Brunch (February 8) at The Sixpence Wedding + Event Space in Whitestown. Grab your bestie, favorite group of girls, or come solo for brunch, specialty cocktails and mocktails, elaborate photo spaces, boutique shopping, and more. It’s an elevated take on Galentine’s Day and the perfect opportunity to experience one of Boone County’s most beautiful wedding venues.

Take a walk under the stars at the Valentine Luminary Walk (February 13th) at Creekside Nature Park in Zionsville. Luminaries light the park’s pathways, creating a peaceful and intimate setting for couples, families, and friends to enjoy a cozy winter stroll. Create unforgettable memories at this favorite February event.

Throughout the month, winter markets provide additional opportunities to shop local and explore Boone County’s creative community. Made in Zionsville (February 6–8) in downtown Zionsville, offers up a fun weekend to explore local shops with classes, workshops, demos, and more. Meanwhile, both the Lebanon Winter Market (Saturdays through February) at Four Finger Distillery and the Whitestown Winter Market (February 7th) continue their seasonal runs, offering cozy indoor spaces to browse local products and support small businesses during the colder months.

Boone County’s dining and shopping scenes also make February an ideal time for date nights, weekend getaways, or casual afternoons spent exploring historic downtowns. The month is also a popular time for wedding planning, and discoverboonecounty.com serves as a central resource for couples, featuring a list of local venues, services, and hotels that showcase the area’s appeal as a wedding destination.

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250th

February also offers a moment to look ahead, as Boone County begins recognizing America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Honoring Boone County, IN Revolutionary War Patriots (February 5th) is a series of wreath laying ceremonies taking place each month leading up to Independence Day. In observance of President’s Day, Thorntown Public Library will host a special Lincoln in Indiana (February 16) program, with Abraham Lincoln reliving his journey from log cabin to White House, including his time here in Indiana. An Hour with President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) at the Zionsville Branch of the HusseyMayfield Memorial Public Library offers another opportunity to experience a piece of living history.

Celebrations of our nation’s history will take place all year long to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. Be sure to visit discoverboonecounty.com for a growing list of community events, fireworks displays, and more.

ROSE BOWL ROOTS

HOOSIER LEGACY LIVES ON FOR DAVE KORNOWA

Writer / Anthony Acquisto

On Jan. 1, 1968, the Indiana Hoosiers were charging down the field in the second quarter against the Southern California Trojans on a sunny afternoon in Pasadena. Their deepest drive of the game left them with first-and-goal from the nine, but impressive USC run defense and a dropped pass in the end zone left Indiana with fourth-and-goal from the 10. Onto the field trotted senior defensive back Dave Kornowa, sporting No. 14, who kicked a 27-yard field goal — his second made kick of the season — to put the Hoosiers on the board and make it a 7-3 ballgame. It would be Indiana’s only score of the 1968 Rose Bowl.

Fifty-eight years later, Kornowa is a Zionsville resident, professionally retired and with plenty of stories to tell. Originally

from Toledo, Ohio, Kornowa graduated from Woodward High School and found himself with offers to play football at the University of Kentucky, the University of Michigan and Indiana University.

“Michigan was too close to me, and I had a cousin who I thought was shafted and never played, so I said I wasn’t going to go there,” Kornowa says. “Indiana sounded pretty good. It wasn’t that far from Toledo. I didn’t realize they had never won very often, but I figured Indiana had just as good a chance as anybody else.”

Playing for a Big Ten school gave Kornowa a chance to fulfill his goal of playing in the Rose Bowl, a game that, from 1947 to 2024, hosted the champions of the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences. Indiana won a total of just five games across Kornowa’s first three seasons, but his patience paid off with a stellar season for the Hoosiers in 1967, his senior year. Indiana won its first

eight games that season and bounced back from its only regular-season loss, on the road against Minnesota, with a 19-14 win over third-ranked Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket game, which IU hosted at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

“We had some pretty talented sophomores that played that year, and it was the first recruiting that John Pont did as our new coach,” Kornowa says. “He got an exceptionally talented team, and all of the sophomores and freshmen that year turned out to be valuable players.”

After a conference title tiebreaker and vote that favored Indiana over Minnesota and instate rival Purdue, the Hoosiers took their breakout season all the way to Pasadena for a matchup with Southern California, led by O.J. Simpson, the nation’s leading rusher and a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, in the Rose Bowl. Indiana entered as heavy underdogs, and Kornowa and his teammates, led by Pont, came in with a chip on their shoulders.

“We didn’t care about what everybody thought,” Kornowa says. “We had confidence in ourselves and we performed.”

Among the nearly 103,000 in attendance were Kornowa’s parents and siblings, who traveled from Toledo for the big game. With the trip to Pasadena, Kornowa also got to live out another childhood dream, as the family visited Disneyland.

“That was a place I’d always wanted to go growing up,” Kornowa says. “I started watching Walt Disney when I was 11 years old, so it was a fantastic time.”

The leisure of the trip was balanced with demanding practices, as Pont and the coaching staff prepared Kornowa and the Hoosiers for their biggest challenge yet.

“All we ever did was run wind sprints,” Kornowa says. “We didn’t have any contact, but wind sprints like there was no tomorrow. I think we ran 40 a practice. We had to be quick.”

Although the game ended in a 14-3 loss at the hands of the Trojans — a performance in which the Hoosiers covered the twotouchdown spread — Kornowa finished his career vindicated by his team’s heart and attitude amid adversity.

“We were supposed to win one or two ballgames that year, and we ended up winning nine,” Kornowa says.

After graduating from Indiana, Kornowa returned to Toledo and found success with his father and brothers in the food distribution business. He and his wife later moved to Zionsville around the time their daughter, Erika, decided to follow in Kornowa’s footsteps by attending IU. A family that bleeds Hoosier crimson, Dave and Erika made the trip back to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl following Indiana’s historic 2025 season, led by Heismanwinning quarterback Fernando Mendoza and culture-setting head coach Curt Cignetti. It was Kornowa’s first trip back to the Rose Bowl since his field goal 58 years earlier, and while he remains humble about his playing days, Erika took every opportunity to brag on him.

Kornowa, who turns 80 in March, looks back fondly on his time with Indiana and says he has “enjoyed every day” in Zionsville since retirement. He periodically makes the 66-mile trip to Bloomington to take in Indiana sporting events, taking pride in his alma mater.

“I’m a big-time Hoosier,” Kornowa says. “I’m glad I got a chance to play football there, and I’m glad I’m a graduate of Indiana University.”

Savor the NEW YEAR

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CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF

INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE AIRPORT EXPANSION FUELS REGIONAL MOMENTUM

Writer / Ashley Dykton

The Indianapolis Executive Airport is “taking off” with momentum and growth heading into 2026.

The Indianapolis Executive Airport is an intricate part of economic development in Boone and Hamilton counties and is overseen by the Hamilton County Airport Authority. The airport is utilized by general aviation, business and charter flights. It is recognized as a leader in aviation innovation in central Indiana and is one of the busiest non-towered general aviation airports in the U.S. It is also the second-busiest airport in the state in terms of business aircraft aviation.

The Indianapolis Executive Airport has a busy year of growth and development ahead, especially with the ongoing process of bringing a U.S. Customs office to the airport.

After seeing an increase in international flights, the airport began looking at ways to better accommodate this growth, which initially facilitated the idea of potentially having a customs facility on-site. This would streamline international operations by bypassing the need to route flights through Indianapolis International Airport. The potential addition of a customs office not only creates the opportunity to service more international flights, but also opens

the door for significant economic growth from national and international companies, as well as travelers coming to Boone and Hamilton counties.

“The process to create a customs facility started a couple of years ago, beginning in 2023. It is a lengthy process, and we had the support of senators and lobbyists who went to D.C. to advocate for us,” says Airport Director Sam Sachs.

The foundation for the anticipated customs building was poured in October when construction began on a new Beck’s hangar.

Beck’s already has a prominent footprint at the airport, including a large, designated hangar on-site. The major seed innovator utilizes the airport for business and international flights and currently has another large hangar under construction.

Even though the groundwork has been poured, negotiations and preparations regarding the customs building are still underway. Regulatory approvals, funding and logistical details, including facility design, staffing and security, remain in progress.

Jet Access is also a key component of the airport’s success. Operating as the fullservice fixed-base operator, Jet Access plays

a major role in daily operations. Services include ramp support with aircraft taxiing assistance, full-service fueling and ground support, aircraft management and charter services, maintenance and de-icing services, concierge support, private conference rooms and pilot amenities, including a private pilots room and access to courtesy cars.

Jet Access also operates the flight school located at the Indianapolis Executive Airport. The school offers private, instrument and commercial pilot courses and provides students with a flexible payas-you-go flight training program, allowing them to progress at their own pace while remaining mindful of costs.

The Indianapolis Executive Airport has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades to accommodate its growth, including a recent major runway extension. The runway now measures 7,001 feet in length, making it one of the largest general aviation runways in Indiana. As a result of the expansion, the airport can now accommodate larger charter and international flights. Additional improvements include ongoing hangar development and an LED lighting project designed to enhance operations during nighttime and adverse weather conditions.

The Indianapolis Executive Airport also boasts a unique feature as the Midwest’s first all-weather arrival and departure canopy on its ramp, helping mitigate the unpredictability of Indiana weather. The airport offers complimentary 45-minute youth tours, accommodating groups of approximately eight to 20 students. The recommended age for tours is 5 and older. Tours include a brief introduction to airport operations and aircraft housed in the hangars and are offered Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

With ongoing developments including upgraded facilities, expanded services, new hangar construction and continued progress toward a U.S. Customs office, the Indianapolis Executive Airport and Jet Access are positioned to make 2026 a pivotal year.

To learn more about the Indianapolis Executive Airport, including free public tours, visit indyexec.com.

RESEARCH STU DY SEEKING People living with Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter

Purdue University, College of Pharmacy is seeking people living with atrial fibrillation/flutter who are planning to have or recently have had a electric cardioversion or ablation to treat atrial fibrillation or flutter. In order to qualify you must be taking anticoagulation (a blood thinner such as coumadin, Eliquis, Xarelto).

If you qualify for the study:

• You will be asked to take a medicine called Zofran (ondansetron) or a placebo (sugar pill) twice a day for 4 weeks

• You will be asked to wear a Ziopatch on your chest which monitors your heart beats for 4 weeks and keep a log of any symptoms that you have related to the medicine and atrial fibrillation.

• You will complete 5 visits lasting about 30 minutes (1 visit at the start of the study and then a visit each week). The visits can be completed at your home or in the clinical reearch center located on the IU Indianapolis campus

• You will receive up to $350 after completing all study visits.

If you are interested in participating, please call or text 317-847-2094 or email: hwroblew@iu.edu