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Achievements, Community

Newton named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport bank employee is being recognized for interest that doesn’t involve money at his institution. Chuck Newton takes time out of his schedule each week to read to students in Erin Hamm’s class at Fairview Elementary School. His ongoing…

May 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates 2018 commencement

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, and Rochester – celebrated its 2018 commencement Friday, May 11. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the Kokomo Event &…

May 13, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area honors top instructors

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 11. Laura Lanning, department chair of Public Affairs and Social Services and program chair and associate professor…

May 10, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region recognizes student achievement

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 11. Emily Brandon of Bourbon, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree and Technical Certificate…

May 10, 2018

Achievements, Community

Alter chosen Citizen of the Week

Efforts to rally community support to prevent suicide are recognized this week with the naming of Serenity Alter as this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced her selection this afternoon after last weekend’s fund-raising walk at…

May 10, 2018

Achievements, Community

Master’s hooding, honors convocation celebrate student achievement at Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the academic success of its students, with the annual master’s hooding ceremony and honors convocation. Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke expressed her deep admiration for the students’ personal commitment to excellence, and challenged them to lead. “We will…

May 9, 2018

Achievements, Community

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…

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…

May 8, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes April 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University Logansport, is proud to recognize Katherine Howe as the April 2018 Student of the Month. Katherine is a Cass County resident working towards her bachelor degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. When Katherine applied, she…

April 28, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport campuses induct 64 students into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO and LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Sixty-four students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Pi Phi (Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (Logansport) chapters of Phi Theta…

April 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Voorhees named 2018 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee

The 2018 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is 1972 graduate, Rich Voorhees. We look forward to recognizing Rich as our inductee to the Hall of Distinction at the 147th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 2:00…

April 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School Honor Roll for 3rd 9 weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd 9 Weeks of the 2017-2018 school year: All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Isaac Albright, Malakai Clayton, Grace Colvin, Isaac Curtis, Lyla Gebhardt, Nathan…

April 22, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary School Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2017-2018 school year: 3rd Grade “A” Gwendolyn Barker, Rebekah Birkey, Alexis Bowman, DeVon Estep, Kylee Foust, Mia Hall, Carson Herr, Benjamin Jay,…

April 22, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Junior High students inducted into National Junior Honor Society

The following students were inducted into National Junior Honor Society at Logansport Junior High School on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Eighth Grade Row 1: Emily Allen, Skyah Birnell, Landry Carter, Caleb Crook, Eliseo Madrigal, Irasema Munoz Diaz, Cheyenne Parmeter, Calryan…

April 16, 2018

Achievements, Community

United Way of Cass County names Cunningham Volunteer of the Year

Amy Cunningham, Human Resource Officer/Board Secretary Act Administrator for Security Federal, was recently named the Volunteer of the Year by the United Way of Cass County. She has served United Way for the past three years and is on the…

April 15, 2018