Lafayette Local Heroes

Lafayette Local Heroes

Lafayette Local Heroes

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

October 2026 Local Hero: Amanda Riegle

Meet our October Lafayette Area Local Hero: Amanda Riegle, Medical Assistant with Christian Clinic in Rensselaer. Proudly Sponsored By:

September 2026 Local Hero: Sarah Saxton

Sarah Saxton, Behavior Analyst with Milestones Autism Center, is our Lafayette Local Hero for September 2026. Proudly Sponsored By:

August 2026 Local Hero: Tammy Chiafos

Tammy Chiafos, Respiratory Therapist with IU Health Arnett, is our Lafayette Local Hero for August 2026. Proudly Sponsored By:

July 2026 Local Hero: Brooke Fassnacht

Our July 2026 Lafayette Local Hero is Brooke Fassnacht owner and instructor of Swim Lessons of Lafayette! Proudly Sponsored By:

June 2026 Local Hero: Mark Jones

Our Lafayette Local Hero for June 2026 is Mark Jones, Firefighter with the Remington Volunteer Fire Dept. Proudly Sponsored By:

May 2026 Local Hero: David Mattingly

Our Lafayette Local Hero for May 2026 is David Mattingly, Fowler Volunteer Fire Fighter & Benton County Deputy Prosecutor. Proudly…

April 2026 Local Hero: Lisa Chaney

Our Lafayette Local Hero for April 2026 is Lisa Chaney at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. Proudly Sponsored By:

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…

February 2026 Local Hero: Candice Tetzloff

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

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