Category Achievements

Indiana University Kokomo Business Students 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Academic achievement honored for IU Kokomo business students

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Business honored its top students with induction into Beta Gamma Sigma honorary. Kathy Parkison, professor of economics, said inductees are considered to be the best in business. “Beta Gamma Sigma inductees…

May 8, 2017

Achievements, Community

Former Prisoner of War named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local man who was a prisoner of war in World War II is recognized this week with a special city award. Ova Huff served for many years in local planning and zoning capacities on the city’s behalf. But many…

May 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

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

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

May 4, 2017

IUK School of Education Recognition Ceremony 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo School of Education honors graduates for achievements

Twenty-two students were honored by Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Education during a recognition ceremony on Wednesday (May 3). For Christian Staton, this is a great achievement as he never expected to even attend college until a special teacher encouraged…

May 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo communications students inducted into honorary

KOKOMO, Ind. — Fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students were chosen as charter members of the campus’ new chapter of Lambda Pi Eta honorary for communications. “We began the chapter to recognize our students for their hard work and dedication to…

May 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Record 643 graduates to be celebrated at IU Kokomo Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — A record 643 graduates will be celebrated at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement, as IU President Michael A. McRobbie presides over the ceremony. The Class of 2017 represents 29 Indiana counties, 11 states, and 12 countries. Fifty-two students…

May 3, 2017

Achievements, Community

Collins named “Citizen of the Week”

A local woman who has raised thousands of dollars for a Christmas benefit is recognized this week as Logansport’s Citizen of the Week. Lora Collins is a familiar face on the west side of Logansport in recent years. Through a…

May 1, 2017

Indiana University Kokomo senior Jessica Gordon

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK student overcomes tragedies to complete degree on time

KOKOMO, Ind. — Life slammed Jessica Gordon with plenty of reasons to quit. In a five-day period in August 2016, her long-time boyfriend died, and she lost her home, most of her belongings, and her car to a tornado. Nobody…

April 28, 2017

Columbia Middle School Battle of the Books team

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School wins “Battle of the Books”

Congratulations to CMS Battle of the Books team for another win in this area competition with Lewis Cass, Pioneer, and Lincoln on April 20, 2017 at the Cass County Public Library! Columbia students beat Lincoln and Pioneer students in three…

April 26, 2017

Jay Schimmel - Trine University Student of the Month

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University recognizes April 2017 Student of the Month

Jay Schimmel is a criminal justice major at Trine University in Logansport. Much like many Trine students, Jay went off to college right after high school. Upon completion of his associate degree, Jay joined the work force. Working in a…

April 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Historian Castaldi ‘Citizen of the Week’

A man who grew up in Logansport and never lost a growing fascination with the area’s history and the former Wabash & Erie Canal is the latest recipient of a city honor. Tom Castaldi, the first board president of the…

April 24, 2017

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students, faculty honored at Catalyst 2017

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from the Kokomo Region brought home a number of international awards from Catalyst 2017, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international academic…

April 19, 2017

Achievements, Community

McQuinn named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local woman who has been a tireless advocate of recognizing veterans and their contributions is this week’s honoree as the Logansport Citizen of the Week. When the World War II Honor Roll was updated, Elizabeth McQuinn spent considerable time…

April 19, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston student to receive Cato Memorial Scholarship

The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. is pleased to announce this year’s group of 13 senior student athletes who will be honored next week with the 2017 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship Awards. To reward the efforts of Indiana’s…

April 11, 2017

Achievements, Community

Veteran Myers named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A man who was born in a log cabin near New Waverly and survived months as a prisoner of war during World War II is the latest recipient of the Logansport Citizen of the Week Award. Jim Myers, 94, a…

April 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia MS Academic Superbowl competes at Pioneer Invitational

The Columbia Middle School Academic Superbowl Team competed at Pioneer on April 4th and placed third in English. The science team finished 2nd only after losing in a tie breaking round, and the social studies team won first place after…

April 7, 2017

Achievements, Community

Miller recognized as Citizen of the Week

A Logansport resident who proactively has worked to promote historic preservation in the city is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Gretchen Miller, who came to the community more than 20 years ago to work with the local Soil…

April 3, 2017

Achievements, Community

Governor Holcomb Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce

INDIANAPOLIS – Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 34 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Today, we honor Indiana businesses…

March 28, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Awards – 3rd Grading Period of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Kindergarten – Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Vera Deichman, Morgan Hiers, Connor Mannies, Adia Pe, Thadeus Schultz, Damian Skaggs, and Piper Underwood. 1st grade – Levi Briggs, Luis Esqueda, Johan Galvan, Alivia…

March 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Jump Rope for Heart 2017

Caston Elementary students took part in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart and raised $10,058 for the American Heart Association! The top four earners were (front row) Hadlie Coffing, $501, (back row) Cain Schanlaub, $1550, Carington Calisto $332…

March 24, 2017