Category Achievements

A long-time Logansport resident who has championed an annual drive to raise money for the Logansport Noon Kiwanis Club is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Dan Layman has chaired the Kiwanis Rose Day Committee for many years.…

An advocate for a new running and walking trail on the south side of the city is the recipient of a city honor. Ryan Buck, who has been actively involved in creating a trail through the Flory Nature Preserve, is…

A Logansport woman who took on a huge task for a volunteer is recognized this week for her work on behalf of the city. B.J. Hutcheson was the first chairman of the Iron Horse Festival when it was held in…

The annual Summer Sundown concert series is over, and one of the key people who enabled it to happen is honored this week for his assistance. Dave Herman has been an active supporter of the arts in Logansport for years.…

A volunteer who plays a pivotal role in efforts to teach adults how to read in Logansport is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Carolyn Killion, literacy coordinator for Cass County Literacy Volunteers, has been named Citizen of…

A Boy Scout leader for many years in Logansport has been cited as the recipient of a city honor. Harry Rodkey, for years known as a downtown presence at the former printing company, is recognized this week for his work…

A Logansport librarian who personified the term “children’s department” at the public library for 39 years is recognized this week with a special city award. Pat Moore, who was a librarian until her retirement in 2014, is this week’s Logansport…

A retired Logansport teacher who was known collegiately as a football player at Ball State and at Logansport High School as a part of what may be the greatest upset in school history is recognized this week for his contributions.…

The longest serving coordinator of Logansport’s Main Street program is this week’s recipient of a city honor. Becki Harris, director of the Logan’s Landing Association, recently completed work to nationally certify the organization. Logan’s Landing board members posed with her…

A Logansport man who has been instrumental in bringing thousands of visitors to Logansport and supporting girls athletics is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Bob Peconga has been an active tournament organizer for several years. Mayor Dave…