Columns

The complexities of business site selection

Guest Column by Lita Rouser, former Cass County Chamber Board President “Shop local” is a phrase that was popularized locally by former Cass County Chamber of Commerce President Karl Burkhart …

March 16, 2022
Guest Column: Beautiful Cass County

WSP’s application for their Secondary Metal Production Facility is lacking. Just three examples: Coal—WSP would burn approximately 160,000 tons per year. For perspective, LMU’s generating plant burned 79,941 tons in…

April 29, 2020
Former mayor shares views on current situations in Logansport

SOURCE: Guest column from former Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell The current situation we face in Cass County is an opportunity for a teachable moment on several levels. Tyson’s temporary closure,…

April 22, 2020
2020 Census Resources: #YouCountINCassCounty

Local organizations are collaborating to make sure every Cass County resident is counted in Census 2020. You can help by completing the Census and by encouraging others to do the…

March 1, 2020
August 28, 2019
Safety should be priority on or near water

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Regardless of why you are around bodies of water, you should always recognize the danger water poses, even to strong swimmers…

May 29, 2019
Former Delphi mayor endorses Armstrong for Sheriff

My name is Sam Deiwert and I live in Delphi. Although I can’t vote for Gary Armstrong, I can encourage Cass County voters to do just that. I’ve known Gary…

April 9, 2018
Legislators honor Lewis Cass marching band

On Feb. 19 at the Statehouse, State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) and State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) honored the Lewis Cass marching band for winning the 2017 Class C Indiana…

February 19, 2018
Celebrate Community College Month

When it comes to attending college or pursuing a career, everyone’s goals are different. For some, it is important to get into the workforce quickly in an in-demand, high-paying career.…

April 17, 2017
Seven steps to create an effective estate transfer plan

We encourage local businesses and organizations to submit information to help people make informed decisions. The following column was submitted by Barry Taylor. Estate Planning conjures images of the wealthy.…

October 8, 2016
Bicentennial Coordinator says thanks

Cass County Communication Network welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns. The following guest column was submitted by Cass County Bicentennial Coordinator Lisa Terry. “Volunteers don’t get paid, not…

October 2, 2016
Sept. 15, 2016 is deadline for service academy nomination requests

Danville, IN – Rep. Todd Rokita would like to remind service academy nomination applicants that Thursday, September 15, 2016 is the deadline to request a nomination from his office. “It…

September 10, 2016
Roads to well paved with great expectations

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. Regardless of the economy, one thing city, county, state and federal officials always have…

September 1, 2016
Resident asks for transparency from local elected officials

Cass County Communication Network welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns. The views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of Existential Media LLC or its owners,…

July 26, 2016
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Attorney questions process

Cass County Communication Network welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns. The following letter to the editor was submitted by Jim Brugh, attorney for the Utility Service Board, on…

July 18, 2016
Update from Logansport’s Clerk-Treasurer

The following column was shared by Logansport Clerk-Treasurer Stacy Cox: In accordance with Indiana Code 36-4-10-4.5, as the fiscal officer, I have decided to switch all city and utility bank…

June 17, 2016
The Little Theatre That Could: An Inspirational Journey

Guest Column by Barry Taylor, State Theatre Preservation Society CFO/Treasurer You have likely heard that a non-profit was formed to restore the State Theatre in downtown Logansport, Ind. Several theatres…

June 8, 2016
Donnelly outlines policy proposals to help create jobs in Indiana

The following guest column was submitted by U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly. I have always believed that our country works best when the middle class is strong—it’s good for families, businesses,…

June 8, 2016
Exchange student thanks community for experience

Dear Community of Logansport, I’m Nik the German foreign exchange student this year from Youth for Understanding. This is an open thank you letter to the people of Logansport, IN.…

May 16, 2016
Host families needed in Cass County

For the last thirty years Cass County has opened their homes to international exchange students from around the world. Almost 400 students are proud to call Cass County their second…

May 6, 2016