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As this is published, today is World Quantum Day, a day observed annually on April 14. For those interested, the date was chosen to honor the first three digits of Planck’s constant (4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ electron-volts per second), the mathematical bedrock of quantum physics itself.
Why is this relevant? What began as a grassroots effort among scientists and educators has grown into a global opportunity that is moving steadily from theory into infrastructure. Accordingly, on Quantum Day 2026 it seems an especially fitting moment to review where quantum computing stands, including Indiana’s place in that emerging revolution.
Theory moving toward reality
When this column first appeared in January 2025 (the year of Quantum Computing), quantum computing was the technology equivalent of a distant rumor: fascinating, plausible, but vague in its timelines and commercial implications.
No more.
VINCENNES – After a year of research, product development and real-world business experience, seven Knox County high school entrepreneurs will display – and offer for sale – products and services they created through the Knox County CEO program at the annual CEO Trade Show on Sunday, April 12. The event is open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. in the Green Auditorium on the Vincennes University campus.
Showcasing their work from the 2025-2026 program year, the students will offer a variety of products and services, including candles, body butters, bracelets, all-natural car detailing supplies, 3D-printed license plates, photography and professionally produced sourdough bread.
VINCENNES – New billboards encouraging out-of-state Knox County, Indiana workers to consider a move from Illinois and national print and digital ads in Site Selection magazine are expected to boost the southwest county’s brand awareness and attractiveness, according to Chris Pfaff, CEO of Knox County Indiana Economic Development (KCIED). The new outreach adds to prior Opportunity Knox initiatives for talent attraction through the MakeMyMove targeted program, a new four-minute marketing video, and other elements to capture local momentum about county opportunities and resources.
National advertising
Print and digital ads in Site Selection magazine are strategically designed to elevate national awareness of key business and development assets for the Knox County region. A half page print ad in the Indiana spotlight section of the March 2026 Site Selection edition is expected to help boost Knox County’s position as an attractive relocation or expansion opportunity.
I’ve been practicing medicine in southern Indiana for a long time – long enough to remember when nobody needed a government pamphlet to tell them that a bag of chips wasn’t dinner. Back then, real food was just called “food.” Turns out, Washington has finally caught up with your grandmother.
Nutrition history in the making
The brand-new Dietary Guidelines that you may have heard about – now available at RealFood.gov – have scrapped the old food pyramid and, for the first time in history, officially told Americans to avoid highly processed food. Think about that. The federal government is now telling us what many of our own mothers and grandmothers told us for free, every single day. Better late than never.
The new framework — called the New Pyramid — flips the old model on its head. Instead of loading your plate with bread and pasta first, the new guidance says: start with protein. Every meal. Quality protein from eggs, meat, fish, dairy, nuts, and beans is now at the top of the priority list, followed by vegetables and fruit, with whole grains taking a modest supporting role. Added sugar? It really has no place at the table at all. Neither do sodas, sweetened drinks, or highly processed snack foods.
VINCENNES, INDIANA – Thursday, February 5 – Amazon today announced plans to expand its operational investments in Indiana with a new 104,000-square-foot delivery station in Vincennes—bringing fast delivery to Knox County and the surrounding areas.
“Amazon already provides excellent services to Vincennes and the Knox County region, and we’re grateful to see this new local delivery station expansion raise the performance bar even higher,” said Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum. “We appreciate Amazon’s confidence and strategic vision in making this important investment in Vincennes and the region through job creation and other positive economic benefits.”
VINCENNES – Knox County Indiana Economic Development (KCIED) is rolling out an aggressive 2026 talent and business attraction strategy, leveraging a powerful combination of new digital marketing, a proven national relocation platform, and all-new housing opportunities to capitalize on regional economic momentum.
“Knox County is prepared to capitalize on our progress by elevating the county’s broad array of opportunity and capacity,” said Chris Pfaff, CEO of KCIED. “We’ve built real momentum with expansions in manufacturing, significant new housing development, and growing employer interest. Now we’re pairing that with a comprehensive talent recruitment program—and we hold high expectations.”
VINCENNES – The first apartment building of five for the $35 million Bierhaus Flats apartment complex “is under roof and into the framing process,” according to Phil Reinbrecht, president of Simplified Developments. “Construction is moving along and we’re excited,” he said, noting that the first 24 units of 240 are expected to open for move-ins by June. The first units to open will feature a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartment options.
“This new housing development represents a key element for driving future growth and opportunity in Knox County, including attracting new talent to our region,” said Chris Pfaff, CEO of Knox County Indiana Economic Development. “The mix of apartment options offers important flexibility to both young professionals establishing a career to families with children or other needs, and these new facilities will enhance our already strong quality of life and attraction capacity.”
After more than 30 years practicing medicine in rural southern Indiana, I’ve learned something important: the best health advice often isn’t found in complex medical journals or one-size-fits-all fitness programs. Ways to get and stay healthy comes from understanding how real people in real communities actually live.
Some patients tell me they can feel discouraged if they compare themselves to idealized images of gym culture or lose-weight-fast diets. But here’s what I’ve come to understand as a success path: the people who achieve lasting health improvements aren’t the ones who try to overhaul their entire lives overnight or make decisions based on negative experiences they’ve had about weight or food. The successful ones are people who make one thoughtful decision at a time, focusing on small, but sustained changes.