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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…

June 10, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Sixth Grade Academy Honor Roll & End of Year Awards for 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to Columbia 6th Grade Academy’s honor roll students who were recognized at the End of the Year Awards for the 2018-2019 school year:

June 2, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS announces 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Logansport High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2019. Valedictorian Mia Loposser plans to attend Stanford University and major in Aeronautical Engineering. Salutatorian Derek Bergstedt plans to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology and…

June 2, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: All-Stars Kindergarten: Natalie Adair, Isabela Alvarado, Jeffery Banter, Hailey Beety, Roxy Davin, Jenny Diego Juan, Hadley Duckett, Jonathan Esqueda, Jade…

June 2, 2019

Achievements, Community

Hillis named 2019 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee

SOURCE: News release from Logansport High School The 2019 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is 1962 graduate, J. Stanley Hillis, M.D. LHS looks forward to recognizing Dr. Hillis at the 148th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2019…

May 17, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates 2019 commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, and Peru – celebrated its 2019 commencement Friday, May 10. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the Kokomo…

May 13, 2019

Achievements, Community

Bodyworks in Logansport among Indiana small businesses recognized for entrepreneurial success

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is a program of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), honored 14 small businesses today for their work to help grow Indiana’s economy and strengthen communities across the state. “With…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area to present honorary degree to Mike Fincher

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area will present an honorary degree to former Logansport Mayor Michael Fincher in recognition of his many contributions to the College and his community. The honorary Associate of Science in College…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area honors 2019’s top instructors

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area is honoring two instructors with the region’s top awards for excellence in instruction during commencement May 10. Kelly Williams of Russiaville, associate professor and department chair for Nursing, is being…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region honors outstanding academics at 2019 Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 10. Genevieve Phillips of Noblesville, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree…

May 9, 2019