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Achievements, Community

Henry named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A woman who has completed a massive west side renovation project is recognized this week with a special city award. Rachel Henry has opened her Modern Realty office on the northeast corner of North Cicott and West Market. But Mayor…

September 14, 2019

Achievements, Community

Berry named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A familiar face in Logansport banking is retiring with the city’s recognition of her impact on the community. Angie Berry was honored Friday at Horizon Bank on her retirement. Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has named her Citizen of the Week…

September 3, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University recognizes Summer 2019 honors

KOKOMO, Ind. – Fifty-six full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2019 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA on…

August 29, 2019

Achievements, Community

Workman presents at national industry conference

David Workman, AIF®, principal at Workman & Associates, recently attended LPL Financial’s Focus 2019 conference, one of the financial advice industry’s premier events and the largest annual conference hosted by LPL Financial. Workman joined a select group of LPL Financial…

August 29, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new FNP students at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Thirteen prospective primary health care providers received the symbol of their future careers at Indiana University Kokomo’s annual White Coat ceremony. Hosted by School of Nursing faculty, the ceremony is a time-honored tradition for family nurse practitioner…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Future nurses welcomed at Indiana University Kokomo induction ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing accepted more than 50 future nurses to the profession during its traditional induction ceremony. The event signals welcome not only into the school, but to the profession of nursing, according…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Two area leaders named to Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two Kokomo area leaders have been named to the Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees. Mark Maple, an owner of Maple Farms in Howard County, and Annette Russell, president and CEO of Security Federal Savings Bank…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community

Crispen named chair of Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers

Deanna Crispen, of Logansport, Ind., assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1. Crispen is president of the Cass County (Ind.) Community Foundation where she has worked since 2005. She earned…

August 13, 2019

Achievements, Community

Jensen named Logansport Citizen of the Week

While some people can describe their day at work as a “zoo,” a Logansport native can say it with meaning. Leah Rayl Jensen, now with the Memphis Zoo, grew up around livestock in Cass County 4-H. But she didn’t grow…

August 1, 2019

Achievements, Community

Hamilton honored as “Citizen of the Week”

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission, a local man who has had his eyes on the stars for decades is recognized with a special city honor. Forrest Hamilton, whose telescope expertise is unparalleled in…

July 19, 2019

Achievements, Community

Dr. Bowditch honored as “Logansport Citizen of the Week”

A long-time family physician in Logansport is recognized this week with a special city honor. Dr. Dallis Bowditch, who is retiring, is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. “The role of a family physician in a small Midwest city…

July 12, 2019

Achievements, Community

United Way honors Johnson with Arden Cramer Humanitarian Award

United Way of Cass County honored long time advocate and volunteer at their annual Campaign Rally on June 21, 2019. Joe Johnson received the very prestigious Arden Cramer Humanitarian Award. This award is not given every year and has only…

June 30, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Spring 2019 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2019 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

June 26, 2019

Achievements, Community

Cass County prosecutor elected IPAC chair

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council INDIANAPOLIS – Cass County Prosecutor Lisa Swaim was elected to serve as Chair of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council’s Board of Directors last week during IPAC’s annual Summer Conference. Swaim, the Cass…

June 26, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo salutes Class of May 2019

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – Three hundred ten Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in May 2019. The graduates represent 25 Indiana counties. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Andrews Brittany Nickole…

June 19, 2019

Achievements, Community

Snyder, hero of ’79 championship, honored

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell Generations of baseball players, coaches and fans know pitchers often work around the No. 8 hitter to get to the last hitter in the line-up. One Major League manager who starred for…

June 17, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 4th 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th 9-weeks of the 2018-2019 school year! 1st Grade All Stars Kaiden Anderson, Makenna Asbury, Elena Azpeitia, Ezequiel Baltazar-Francisco, Bladimiro Baltazar-Hernandez, Leonardo Bartolome-Sebastian, Kyran Beason, Isabella…

June 13, 2019

Achievements, Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo inducts 76 students into new leadership organization

KOKOMO, Ind. — Seventy-six students at Ivy Tech Community College have been inducted as the first members of a new chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) for the College’s Kokomo Service Area. Ivy Tech Kokomo became…

June 12, 2019

Achievements, Community

Logansport native named to IU Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows

SOURCE: News release CARMEL, Ind. – Merchants Bank of Indiana CEO and Chairman Michael F. Petrie was recently honored at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business 50th Annual Awards Gala for his professional achievements. Petrie is from Logansport. “I…