Southern Indiana Today

Congressman Mark Messmer, representing Indiana's 8th congressional district, recently highlighted his engagement with local organizations and events through a series of posts on social media.

On August 23, 2025, Messmer shared his participation in an educational event at TRI-CAP in Jasper. He wrote, "It was a pleasure to join the Head Start students at TRI-CAP in Jasper and open the school day with our National Anthem! Organizations like TRI-CAP are integral to our community, and I look forward to continue working with them to better serve #IN08."

Two days later, on August 25, 2025, Messmer posted about attending a significant event for local industry: "Thrilled to join @amentum_corp’s groundbreaking ceremony right here at @NAVSEACrane in #IN08! " NAVSEA Crane is a major U.S. Navy installation located in southern Indiana that supports defense operations and research.

Later the same day, he described another meeting focused on agriculture: "Had a great time talking all things agriculture with Hoosier farmers from across #IN08 at the Indiana Soybean Alliance! " The Indiana Soybean Alliance is an organization that represents soybean farmers throughout the state and works on policy advocacy as well as research and promotion efforts.

Messmer's recent activities underscore his continued involvement with education programs such as Head Start—an early childhood initiative serving low-income families—and highlight his support for both defense sector development and agricultural communities within his district.