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udents within Indianapolis Public Schools, I am both excited and deeply optimistic about the opportunities presented by the new Joyce Kilmer School 69 building,%u201d said Melanda Penn, Merle Sidener School 59 Principal who will shift to the new campus.%u00a0The project will cost an estimated $35 million to build the 68,000-square-foot space. The school will feature a gymnasiBy CAMIKE JONEScamikej@indyrecorder.com During his first week in office, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders (EOs). Many of these EOs have changed the government%u2019s stance in sectors such as the environment, foreign affairs and DEI. Keeping in line with federal trends, Gov. Mike Braun signed multiple EOs. Some notable EOs included replacing DEI with Merit, Excellence and Innovation (MEI), reducing professional licensing requirements where applicable and requiring all state employees to return to in-person work. What is an executive order?%u201cExecutive Orders are issued by the White House and are used to direct the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government,%u201d according to the U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The American Bar Association explained that an EO is a %u201csigned, written and published directive from the President of the United States that managers operations of the federal government.%u201d EOs are not codified into law in By NORAL PARHAM IIInoralp@indyrecorder.comTax season is here. United Way of Central Indiana is ready to help individuals and families ease their burdens with its Indy Free Tax Prep program, which kicked off with an open house at the John Boner Neighborhood Center Jan. 29. The program offers free tax preparation services to households earning $66,000 or less in 2024. The open house took place from 1011 a.m. at the Boner Center, 2236 East 10th Street. Attendees could meet volunteer tax preparers, program clients and representatives from United Way, the Boner Center and the IRS.Indy Free Tax Prep operates across Boone, Delaware, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties from late January through mid-April. Those needing assistance can find a complete list of locations and sign-up instructions at indyfreetaxprep.com starting Jan. 29. Since United Way began administering the program in 2015, volunteers prepared over 48,900 tax returns, putting more than $44 million back into taxpayers%u2019 pockets. In 2014, 130 IRS-certified volunteers prepared over 4,900 returns, helping taxpayers claim more than $4.4 million in refunds. For more information, visit indyfreetaxprep.com or contact United Way directly at 317-923-1466.For those who prefer to file online, households with incomes up to $79,000 can access free tools and resources at MyFreeTaxes.com Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on TikTok @3NoraL.What is an executive order?Free tax prep program kicks ofi with open houseBy HANNA RAUWORTHhannar@indyrecorder.comIndiana Landmarks awarded more than $6 million to help organizations around Indy save meaningful places, many of which were historic Black heritage sites and places of worship.The grants drew from a variety of funds and supported efforts of architectural assessment, repairs, programs, workshops, videos and digital walking tours.%u201cIndiana Landmarks offers grants to help spark community revitalization and bolster preservation projects around the state,%u201d says Marsh Davis, president of Indiana Landmarks. %u201cWe%u2019re extremely grateful that with the support of many generous donors we%u2019re able to offer this critical funding to local groups and others engaged in preserving the state%u2019s meaningful places.%u201dIndiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program made 29 grants totaling $211,382 to help preserve and raise awareness of sites important to Black history in Indiana. The following sites received funds:%u2022 Abundant Life Ministries ComHistoric Black churches, heritage sites top Indiana Landmarks 2024 fundingIndiana Landmarks has identifi ed and saved Black heritage sites across the state, including Indianapolis%u2019 Phillips Temple. (Photo/Indiana Landmarks off cial website)The new elementary school will be a modern, state-of-the-art school for up to 650 students and is slated to open for the 2027-28 school year. (Photo provided/IPS)IPS demolishes Joyce Kilmer School 69 for new elementary schoolVolume 130Number 05Two SectionsINDIANAPOLIS RECORDER USPS (262-660)Published weekly by: The George P. Stewart Printing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 18499, 2901 N. Tacoma Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218. Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, IN.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Indianapolis Recorder, P.O. Box 18499, 2901 N. Tacoma Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218.Subscription price by mail or carrier: $39 per year; $19.50 for 6 mos.,75 cents per copy. 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