Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Volunteer Courtad ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport woman who has been faithfully supportive of the local Special Olympics games is the latest recipient of a city honor. Kathy Courtad, who has coordinated various Special Olympics games and tournaments, is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the…

March 21, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll – 3rd Grading Period of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School honor roll students for the 3rd grading period of the 2016-2017 school year: Grade 6: All A: Delaney Armstrong, Jacob Deitrich, Yazetl Dominguez Lopez, Chloe Kelly, Tristin Kitchel, Kaiden Lucero, Zoe Sanders, Conner…

March 18, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

2016-2017 Columbia Middle School NJHS Inductees

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 NJHS Inductees at Columbia Middle School: Bottom row: Kaleigh Callaway, Claire Kitchel, Alexis Trigg, Gabriella Hernandez-Lengel, Nicholas Yax, Ella Hobson, Addison Riewoldt, Brandi Clark Second row: Latisha Sivits, Halle Rennewanz, Jessica Mateo Pascual, Kylie Houston, Arlene…

March 17, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors Teachers of Distinction

KOKOMO, Ind. — A great teacher makes a huge impact on a child’s life. Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Education honored five of its graduates who are making a difference in their classrooms each day, with its first-ever Teachers of…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community

Ciotta named “Logansport Citizen of the Week”

A local woman who raised thousands of dollars for the Cass County Humane Society is the latest recipient of a city honor. Cami Ciotta, wife of Logansport veterinarian Chris Ciotta, has actively worked to support the ongoing mission of the…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes March 2017 Student of the Month

Meghan Crinion is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree at Trine University in Logansport. Meghan started college right after high school at a large college. Meghan felt like she struggled personally with who she was and where she belonged.…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Sports

Special Olympics Women’s Basketball Team earns bronze medal at State

Cass County Firecrackers, Special Olympics Women’s Basketball Team, earned a Bronze Medal Saturday, March 11 at the State Tournament held at DePauw University. The team of 11 ladies overcame an early morning upset against Putnam County, and rallied back to…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport teacher honored by IU School of Education as Armstrong Teacher Educator

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Eleven Indiana teachers have been chosen as Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Teacher Educators at the Indiana University School of Education for the 2017-18 year. In their roles as Armstrong educators, they will participate in panel discussions,…

March 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Legislators recognize Rural Indiana Teacher of the Year from Cass County

(Click the player above to listen to Rep. Bill Friend speaking about Rural Indiana Teacher of the Year, Brenda Bowman) Brenda Bowman, the 2016-2017 Indiana Rural Teacher of the Year, was honored Monday at the Statehouse. Bowman, who teaches fourth…

March 6, 2017

Achievements, Community

Hess named “Citizen of the Week”

A familiar voice in broadcasting who has been honored by the Indiana High School Athletic Association for his work is the recipient of a special city honor. Milton “Milt” Hess, who was the voice of the Logansport Berries for many…

March 6, 2017

Achievements, Community

Logansport HS Speech Team competes at Districts; Flanagan qualifies for National Tournament

It is with great excitement that the LHS Speech Team announces that senior Lorie Flanagan has qualified for her second consecutive National Speech Tournament in Humorous Interpretation. Flanagan advanced to the final round at the District tournament, held at Hamilton…

March 6, 2017

Achievements, Community, Police/Fire

Cass County native promoted to ISP Zone Major

Indianapolis – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the promotion of Captain Ed Schroder to the rank of major. In his new assignment, Schroder will serve as the north zone commander for the Indiana State Police. The north…

March 5, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education, Government

Rep. Friend welcomes student pages to the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Alyssa Bell, from Peru, attends Maconaquah High School; Kamon Blong, from Peru, attends Peru Jr. High School; Carson Miller, from Logansport, attends Pioneer High…

March 3, 2017

Achievements, Community

Rhodes named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local retiree who recently led efforts to raise money for local Ivy Tech scholarships at the Logansport campus is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Nancy Rhodes spearheaded the annual “For the Love of Education” fund-raiser on Valentine’s…

February 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region announces Fall 2016 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade point…

February 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors December 2016 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred ninety-three Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2016. The graduates represent 17 Indiana counties and six states. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Akron Letitia LeAnn Leininger, Bachelor of Science…

February 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

2017 Caston Spelling Bee Champs

Congratulations to Caston’s 2017 Spelling Bee Champs (left to right): Shayley Strasser, 4th Grade Champion; Madison Campbell, 6th Grade Champion & Overall Champion and Ryan Spin, 5th Grade Champion. Photo provided.

February 20, 2017

Achievements, Community

Workman named Logansport “Citizen of the Week”

One of the benefactors of Logansport’s Huston Park is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. David Workman and his family contributed funding for the work that made Logansport’s newest park possible. “His example for giving back to the community…

February 20, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Berries are 2017 NCC Champs

The 2017 Logansport Berries boys basketball team won the NCC Championship outright for the first time since 1934 with a 96-84 win over Indianapolis Tech on Friday, Feb. 17 in the Berry Bowl. The Berries were undefeated in the NCC.…

February 18, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Two Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students named Jack Kent Cooke semifinalists

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region have been named as semifinalists to compete for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive scholarship will provide up to 60 low-income students with…

February 14, 2017