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Cass County Community Foundation announces year-end assets at $50.6 million, officers for 2025

Year-end figures released at the January 2025 Cass County Community Foundation board meeting reported the Foundation’s total assets to be over $50.6 million. The Foundation has experienced tremendous growth over the last fifteen years when they ended December 2009 at…

January 11, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Logansport Intermediate School Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2024-2025 school year

Congratulations to the Logansport Intermediate students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. 5th grade A Honor RollGrading Period 2 Ariadna Antonio Antonio, Avery Brown, Romello Crowder, Samantha De La Cruz, Jose Diaz,…

January 10, 2025

Community, Press Release

Indiana Museum of Art purchases Downtown Logansport property

Logansport, IN – The Indiana Museum of Art (IMA) is excited to announce the acquisition of a prime piece of property in downtown Logansport, marking a significant step in the museum’s mission to enhance its presence and accessibility to contemporary…

January 8, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Solar spacecraft, Mars occultation subjects of free Observatory open house

KOKOMO, Ind. — Learn more about the structure and dynamics of the sun’s corona and magnetic field at Indiana University Kokomo’s free Observatory open house this Sunday (January 12). Patrick Motl, dean of the School of Sciences and professor of…

January 7, 2025

Community, Press Release

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana kicks off 2025 Girl Scout cookie season January 17, helping girls unbox brighter futures for themselves

Consumers support Girl Scouts locally as they say goodbye to the beloved cookie flavor, Toast-Yay!®. (FORT WAYNE, INDIANA) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) will kick off the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 17, a time when…

January 7, 2025

Community, Press Release

Stand UP Cass County celebrates National Mentoring Month

January marks the celebration of National Mentoring Month, and Stand UP Cass County is excited to extend our gratitude to all mentors within our community. The presence of caring adults in young people’s lives is crucial, as highlighted by the…

January 5, 2025

Community, Weather

Winter storm updates: January 5-6, 2025

If you have plans to travel on Sunday, January 5 or Monday, January 6, 2025 please keep an eye on the conditions and don’t just rely on what it looks like here in Cass County, Indiana. The winter weather advisory…

January 5, 2025

Community, Health, Hospital, Press Release

Restricted visitation in effect at Logansport Memorial Hospital beginning Monday, January 6, 2025

Logansport Memorial Hospital and the community have seen a significant spike in respiratory infections, including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 over the past weeks. Because of this trend, visitors are now restricted at Logansport Memorial Hospital. In an effort to protect…

January 3, 2025

Community

January 2025 updates from our Solar System Ambassador

Here are a few links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: New Year’s Eve in Orbit, thanks to NASA! Credits: NASA, EarthCam NASA Skywatching Tips What’s Up January 2025 Credits: NASA/JPL, Preston Dyches NASA Administrator Pays…

January 3, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT prepares for winter storm, widespread travel impacts expected

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is prepared for a significant winter storm expected to move across the state starting Sunday. As of Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter…

January 3, 2025

Community, Press Release

Artists sought for Doing the Dream ‘artivism’ exhibition

Exhibit will be part of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s annual MLK event KOKOMO, Ind. – With the theme “The Art That Moved the Movement,” the 2025 edition of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s annual “Doing the Dream” event will include an exhibition of…

January 3, 2025

Community, Hospital, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025

The First Baby of 2025 arrived on January 2 at 7:33 a.m. in the Family Birth Center at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Baby boy Krew Davis Jordan was born to parents Kierra and Kyle. Krew was delivered by Dr. Bridget Kennedy,…

January 3, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

LCSC District 1 School Board Vacancy

A vacancy on the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has occurred with the resignation of board member David M. McClure. The Board is required to fill the vacancy within 30 days. Mr. McClure submitted his resignation letter…

January 3, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County Emergency Management Agency shares tips for preparing for winter travel

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency With snow in the forecast tonight and into next week, we may begin to see issuance of travel advisory, watch and warning statements around the state. These are reported by each…

January 2, 2025

Community

2025 Indiana State Fair Queen to be crowned Sunday, January 5, 2025

The Indiana State Fair Queen Program Competition happens this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Saturday, January 4: 5:00pm – Preliminary Judging | Purchase prelim ticketsSunday, January 5: 10 a.m. – Finals | Purchase finals tickets According to the Indiana…

January 2, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff through Jan. 28, 2025 in memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff across Indiana in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on from…

December 30, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Traditional pinning ceremony honors nursing graduates’ legacy

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) recognized 50 healthcare professionals as they completed degree programs in December 2024, with a traditional recognition and pinning ceremony Thursday, December 19 in Havens Auditorium.…

December 27, 2024

Community, Press Release

Ivy Tech sets poet Sonia Sanchez as ‘Doing the Dream’ keynote speaker

21st annual event will feature community, student events Feb. 6 and 7, 2025 KOKOMO, Ind. – Renowned poet and social activist Sonia Sanchez will serve as keynote speaker for Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s 2025 “Doing the Dream” events. This…

December 27, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Indiana State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff’s Department on January 3, 2025: On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call for an unknown vehicle crash. Initial investigation found the call was actually…

December 24, 2024

Community

Holiday info and updates for 2024

We’ve compiled a list of holiday info for Cass County and will update as additional info is received. If you have something you’d like us to know about, you can email us at contact@cassnetwork.com or text the info to 574-721-4636.…

December 20, 2024