Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Logansport man honored as one of Tyson Foods’ ‘Homegrown Hunger Heroes’

⇑SPRINGDALE, Ark. — In 2015, Tyson Foods pledged $50 million in cash and product donations by 2020 to fight hunger and is proud to announce it has exceeded that goal early by contributing more than $60 million for hunger relief…

December 9, 2019

Achievements, Community

Bean, Ulery, Grisez honored for public safety

Three veteran members of the police and fire departments were recognized for their service to the city Friday night at the fourth annual Light Up Logansport Parade. Lt. Ray Bean, a 30-year member of the Logansport Police Department, was named…

December 1, 2019

Achievements, Community

Golden named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A Logansport High School graduate who is now the senior director of analytics and software delivery for credit scores at FICO is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Andrea Lombardi Golden, daughter of Gerald and Kathleen Lombardi of Logansport,…

November 20, 2019

Achievements, Education

Future health educators win state conference competition

KOKOMO, Ind. – Educate. Advocate. Empower. As future health educators, Kathryn Bushaw and Kristina MacLain will use what they’ve learned at Indiana University Kokomo to accomplish these goals. They showcased their skills with a first-place finish in the Indiana Society…

November 18, 2019

Achievements, Community

Fisher named “Logansport Citizen of the Week”

An active supporter of the Logansport veterans community is recognized today with a special city honor. Dawn Fisher was named Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave Kitchell for her contributions in support of veterans. “There are many people behind…

November 11, 2019

Achievements

Copeland chosen as Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A retired Logansport teacher received two honors Friday. Richard Copeland, who spent the bulk of his career at Washington Elementary School on Cicott Street, was named this week’s “Citizen of the Week” at the annual “Thanks for Giving” ceremony. Copeland…

November 4, 2019

Achievements

Cass County Community Foundation Awards Richard Copeland 2019 Richard W Cassidy Jr. “Thanks for Giving” Award and announces $5,000 Grant to the Cass County Historical Society in honor of Copeland

A renaissance man, mentor, historian, pianist, teacher, friend, devoted husband, father and volunteer; these are a few of the words used to describe Richard Copeland Friday night at the Cass County Community Foundation’s “Thanks for Giving” celebration, a donor and…

November 3, 2019

Achievements, Community

Vernon selected as Logansport’s ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport clergyman who recently celebrated his 30th year with his congregation has been recognized with a special city honor. The Rev. Bruce Vernon, a Logansport native, has pastored The Vineyard at 715 E. Broadway for three decades. His tenure…

October 30, 2019

Achievements, Community

Richard Copeland to receive 2019 Richard Cassidy Jr. “Thanks for Giving Award”

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation’s “Thanks for Giving” Donor & Volunteer Recognition Event, Friday, November 1 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Quality Inn Ballroom in Logansport. The 2019 Richard Cassidy,…

October 21, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President & CEO, Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Luke Fincher, Logansport High School Damon Montgomery, Pioneer High School Olivia Newton, Logansport High School Diana Pearson, Logansport High School Nellie…

October 9, 2019

Achievements, Community

Myer named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A man who served Northern Heights residents in a voluntary capacity to ensure there would be safe drinking water for their residents is recognized this week with a special city honor. Karl Myer, a retired Logansport firefighter, took an active…

October 7, 2019

Achievements, Community

Wagoner named “Citizen of the Week”

On the eve of the busiest weekend of the year at Logansport/Cass County Airport, a senior employee there has been recognized for her contributions. Rose Wagoner, administrative assistant for the airport, has been named Logansport Citizen of the Week. “Our…

September 27, 2019

Achievements, Community

Henry named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A woman who has completed a massive west side renovation project is recognized this week with a special city award. Rachel Henry has opened her Modern Realty office on the northeast corner of North Cicott and West Market. But Mayor…

September 14, 2019

Achievements, Community

Berry named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A familiar face in Logansport banking is retiring with the city’s recognition of her impact on the community. Angie Berry was honored Friday at Horizon Bank on her retirement. Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has named her Citizen of the Week…

September 3, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University recognizes Summer 2019 honors

KOKOMO, Ind. – Fifty-six full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2019 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA on…

August 29, 2019

Achievements, Community

Workman presents at national industry conference

David Workman, AIF®, principal at Workman & Associates, recently attended LPL Financial’s Focus 2019 conference, one of the financial advice industry’s premier events and the largest annual conference hosted by LPL Financial. Workman joined a select group of LPL Financial…

August 29, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new FNP students at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Thirteen prospective primary health care providers received the symbol of their future careers at Indiana University Kokomo’s annual White Coat ceremony. Hosted by School of Nursing faculty, the ceremony is a time-honored tradition for family nurse practitioner…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Future nurses welcomed at Indiana University Kokomo induction ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing accepted more than 50 future nurses to the profession during its traditional induction ceremony. The event signals welcome not only into the school, but to the profession of nursing, according…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Two area leaders named to Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two Kokomo area leaders have been named to the Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees. Mark Maple, an owner of Maple Farms in Howard County, and Annette Russell, president and CEO of Security Federal Savings Bank…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community

Crispen named chair of Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers

Deanna Crispen, of Logansport, Ind., assumed the office of chair of the Indiana University Alumni Association Board of Managers on July 1. Crispen is president of the Cass County (Ind.) Community Foundation where she has worked since 2005. She earned…

August 13, 2019