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Newly-minted teachers, health care professionals lauded at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo saluted nearly 150 members of the Class of 2018 in the fields of nursing, allied health sciences and education. Faculty honored 86 graduates in the School of Nursing, 19 in the Division of Allied…

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May 8, 2018

Community

2018 Primary Election Results from Cass County, Indiana

Unofficial 2018 Primary Election vote totals from Cass County, Indiana as of 7:12pm Includes – Early Voting, Senior Center, Administration Building, Fairgrounds, Twelve Mile, Royal Center, Walton, Galveston Cass County Voter Turnout – 6,260 of 21,705 = 28.84% * candidate…

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May 8, 2018

Community

TUESDAY, MAY 8: Five things to know and five upcoming events

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY Tuesday, May 8 is Primary Election Day in Indiana. If you are a registered Cass County voter you can vote at any one of the following locations, which will be open from 6 a.m. to 6…

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May 8, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area to present honorary degrees to Rita Jackson and Joe Reed

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area will present honorary degrees two north central Indiana leaders – Rita Jackson of Peru and Joe Reed of Logansport – in recognition of their many contributions to the College and…

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May 8, 2018

Community

Indiana Secretary of State reminds Hoosiers to vote on May 8th

INDIANAPOLIS — With one day remaining before Election Day, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers to vote in the May 8 Primary Election. Hoosiers can go to www.indianavoters.com to look up which candidates will be on their…

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May 7, 2018

Community

Bridge on U.S. 24 in Cass County to be one lane during replacement project

CASS COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the bridge over Crooked Creek on U.S. 24, five miles west of U.S. 35 between Lake Cicott and Logansport, will be restricted to one lane with a temporary signal directing…

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May 6, 2018

Community

GUEST COLUMN: When it’s time to roll up the sleeves

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. One of the turning points in the future of north central Indiana happened when leaders of our community and others heard news they didn’t…

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May 6, 2018

Community, Education

IU Kokomo to celebrate record number of graduates on May 8, 2018

KOKOMO, Ind. —A record 658 graduates will be celebrated at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement Tuesday, May 8. IU President Michael A. McRobbie will preside over the ceremony for the Class of 2018, which represents 36 Indiana counties, four states, and…

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May 6, 2018

Community

Secretary of State Connie Lawson warns Hoosiers to disregard letters claiming to be a “state voter report”

The Cass County Voter Registration Office has been contacted by several voters concerning a letter they have received from an organization titled “Indiana State Voter Report”. This appears to be from a State Agency, but it in fact is not.…

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May 4, 2018

Community

Crouch: More than 200 reasons to explore Indiana

Every time my travels across Indiana steer me towards the northwest region of our great state, I make a point to stop at Fair Oaks Farms. Whether I am grabbing a scoop of their infamous ice cream, or taking part…

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May 4, 2018

Community

‘Let’s Camp, America! Weekend’ is May 4-6 at Indiana State Park properties

Learn to pitch a tent, build a fire, cook outdoors and more during Let’s Camp America! Weekend at Indiana State Parks, May 4-6. Let’s Camp America! Weekend is a nationwide initiative of the National Association of State Parks Directors. The…

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May 3, 2018

Achievements, Community

Caston grad Redweik initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Graham Redweik was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-disipline collegiate honor society. Redweik was initiated at Iowa State University Memberships are invitation only and requires nomination and approval by…

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May 3, 2018

Ivy Tech PTK Students Logansport & Kokomo

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport students honored at Catalyst 2018

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from Ivy Tech’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses brought home several international awards from Catalyst 2018, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international…

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May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo students honored for academic excellence

KOKOMO, Ind. —Nearly 60 Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for academic excellence in fields ranging from radiologic science and communications, to nursing and political science, with induction into honor societies. The honored students included seven selected as charter inductees…

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May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK seniors display artistic accomplishments in exhibition

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo showcases the work of seniors in the New Media, Art, and Technology program, and the fine arts program, in the annual senior exhibition. For Arnulfo Zepeda, it is his first-ever gallery exhibition. “The graphic…

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May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

State awards 200 scholarships to future Indiana teachers

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded 200 scholarships to the second class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. The recipients, selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, will receive $7,500 annually (up to $30,000…

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May 2, 2018

Community

Indiana Department of Child Services to raise awareness during Foster Care Month

Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Month. The nationally recognized observance is meant to acknowledge the foster parents, volunteers, child welfare professionals and others community members who help children in foster care throughout the country Nationally, it is estimated…

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May 1, 2018

Community

Health officials offer free help to quit smoking

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering Hoosiers who use tobacco free medication to help them quit smoking. The free nicotine replacement therapy promotion begins May 1 and will end when supplies run out. “We want Hoosiers who are addicted to…

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May 1, 2018

Community

Indiana Landmarks announces annual list of 10 Most Endangered

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Landmarks today announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy. The list includes a college campus, an eccentric estate, an unusual barn, a basketball palace, and more. “We put places on the…

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April 30, 2018

Community

DWD Announces $9.546 Million in Grant Funding for Innovation Networks

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s employer-driven Skill UP Indiana! program, now in its third year, has announced the recipients of $9.546 million in competitive grant funding that will be awarded to 11 “Innovation Networks.” The grants provide…

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April 30, 2018