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Lafayette
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Zumper data shows Lafayette apartment rents stayed nearly the same with a median of about $1,200—one-bedroom units are listed at $960 while two-bedroom units dropped slightly from $1,249 to $1,199. The analysis includes all sizes from studios to four-bedroom apartments. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Indiana initial filings for unemployment dropped last week to 2,548 from 2,607, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. National jobless claims rose to 235,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. Journal & Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Tippecanoe County, the median home listing dropped to $381,225 in July—down 6.4% from June and 4.7% from last July. New listings increased by 26.2% to 212—and homes took a median 38 days on the market at $179 per square foot. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football season is back and a guide listing 23 tailgating essentials has been released to help fans prepare for high school, college, and NFL games — it details basic gear like canopies, chairs, portable chargers, and food supplies that will boost game day preparations. Lafayette residents can use the list to plan organized tailgate parties that are fun and safe. Journal & Courier
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Clave Caribe Concert
7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Cost Info Not Provided — Shake to the vibrant sounds of Lafayette's Latin groove machine Clave Caribe.
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Indiana LTAP Expo 2025
8 AM–5 PM — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience live equipment demonstrations and attend leadership courses in an exciting expo setting.
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Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias, directed by John D. Collier, opens on Sept 4th and runs until Sept 13th!
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The Hooten Hallers Live
6-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Check event page for ticket details — Experience a lively night of swanky, blues-infused Garage Rock&Roll with The Hooten Hallers.
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The Beach Boys Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Loeb Stadium — Ticket Info Available — Celebrate over half a century of music with the iconic Beach Boys.
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Looking Forward, Glancing Back
10 AM – 6 PM — Artists' Own — Free entry — Explore Joanne Kuhn Titolo's art exhibition that reflects on past and future.
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Bright Forest Family Painting Class
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Unleash your creativity in a family-friendly painting class for ages 7 and up.
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Afternoon Tea and Tour
2-4 p.m. — The Haan Museum of Indiana Art — $50 – $60 — Enjoy an elegant tea party with conversation and custom blended teas in celebration of Lafayette's Bicentennial.
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