Category Achievements

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

Achievements, Community

The Gray Mill in Logansport receives Half Century Business Award

The Gray Mill Company at the Statehouse received the Governor’s Half Century Business Award for its longevity and sustained investment in the community, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). Friend said the Gray Mill, in operation since 1952, provides…

April 11, 2018

Achievements, Community

Haines named Logansport Citizen of the Week

The man who designed the first and only city flag for Logansport is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Fr. Kevin Haines is recognized for the design of the city flag which depicts the Wabash and Eel rivers,…

April 9, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Hoosier students honored at JAG State Career Development Conference

INDIANAPOLIS — The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program, which helps high school students with barriers to success earn their diploma and learn valuable employability skills, recently hosted the 10th annual State Career Development Conference with more than 160 students competing in…

April 4, 2018

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport Phi Theta Kappa chapters earn regional awards

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area Phi Theta Kappa chapters, Alpha Phi Pi (APP, Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (BGZ, Logansport), and their members earned several awards and honors at the honor society’s annual Indiana…

March 26, 2018

Achievements, Community

Ivy Tech Logansport earns National Test Center Certification

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – The testing center at Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport campus has achieved Test Center Certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA). This certification is recognition that a test center operates under the highest accepted standards and…

March 26, 2018

Achievements, Community

Johnson named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A former Logansport teacher who has started a new business downtown is recognized with a special city honor. Scott Johnson opened Legacy Outfitters, which is adding a coffee shop to its plethora of offerings on Sixth Street downtown. Johnson has…

March 23, 2018