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Achievements, Community

Indiana University Kokomo students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors for summer

Thirty-five full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the spring 2018 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 a 4.0…

August 25, 2018

Community, State

Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse launches Naloxone Administration Heat Map

Today, the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse launched an interactive, online Naloxone Administration Heat Map, providing insight into the location of incidents where naloxone was administered and reported by emergency medical services (EMS) providers throughout the state. Also known…

August 23, 2018

Community

Secretary of State announces new security training for election administrators

INDIANAPOLIS — As the national discussion over election security and ballot integrity continues, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has announced the creation of a new certificate at Ball State University that will allow election administrators and staff to further…

August 23, 2018

Community

Walton awarded $500,000 grant for community center

STATEHOUSE – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch along with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that more than $10M in federal grant funding is being awarded to 19 rural communities. “Rural communities are the next great economic…

August 23, 2018

Community

THURSDAY, AUG. 23: 5 things to know and 5 upcoming events

Here are five things you might want to know for Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018: PAVING IN FRONT OF LOGANSPORT MEMORIAL: If you’re headed to Logansport Memorial Hospital today or tomorrow, you should be aware that milling and paving work will…

August 23, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo to celebrate 50th anniversary on Aug. 23 with gift to the community

KOKOMO Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is marking its 50th anniversary in the Kokomo area this year and the public is invited to join in a campus/community celebration Thursday, Aug. 23. A big tent will be up, the balloons…

August 22, 2018

Community

August is time to check your trees

August is National Tree Check Month, the time to make sure your trees are healthy, strong and pest-free. Trees serve as wind breaks and sun shields, they muffle noise and block unsightly views. They help conserve energy and water, prevent…

August 22, 2018

Community, Events

CCCF to announce 2018 grant award recipients Aug. 30

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation press conference and reception on Thursday August 30, 2018 at 4:30pm at the Community Foundation Board Room, 729 E. Market St. to announce the recipients of CCCF’s 2018 competitive community…

August 22, 2018

Community

Trine University Logansport recognizes August 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport recognizes Mark DeBarge as the August 2018 Student of the Month. After graduating with his undergraduate degree from Purdue University twenty-five years earlier, Mark decided in 2017 it was time to obtain his Master of Business…

August 22, 2018

Achievements, Community

Crowe honored as Citizen of the Week

A man who has literally spent much of his life working for the city of Logansport in various capacities is honored this week. Former Deputy Mayor Paul V. Crowe has been named the Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave…

August 22, 2018

Community, State

Election security at forefront of new Indiana cybersecurity public awareness campaign

INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2018) – Leading up to the general election on November 6, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is launching a public awareness campaign to build understanding of cybersecurity efforts in Indiana and help explain why voters should…

August 21, 2018

Achievements, Community

Indiana State Fair announces 2018 FAIRs Care Food Drive winners

Hoosiers helping those in need is part of Indiana’s culture, and an effort led by the Indiana State Fair has prompted 35 Indiana county fairs to donate food and participate in the FAIRs Care food drives. Through a partnership with…

August 21, 2018

Community

Restricted entry access to Logansport Memorial Hospital from Fulton Street Aug. 23 and 24 due to paving project

UPDATED Aug. 22: In preparation for paving, Fulton Street between Michigan Avenue and Clifton Avenue will be milled on Thursday, August 23, beginning approximately 7:00 a.m. and is expected to last through the morning.Paving will begin in the morning on…

August 20, 2018

Achievements, Community

Cass County farms receive Hoosier Homestead Awards

STATEHOUSE — Family farms from Cass County in operation for 100 years or more were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair, according to local legislators. These farms throughout the area were presented a Hoosier Homestead Award during a special…

August 16, 2018

Community

CCCF announces special grant of $21,000 for Cass County robotics teams

The Cass County Community Foundation Board of Directors announced a $21,000 special initiative grant today to support all Cass County Robotics teams. In announcing the special grant, CCCF President Deanna Crispen explained that the funding was a direct result of…

August 16, 2018

Community

Social Security knows what matters: it’s you

We named our blog Social Security Matters for a few reasons. Yes, we matter to millions of people. And the matters we write about—from policy changes to new programs—from online my Social Security features to popular baby names—are topics that…

August 16, 2018

Community

2018 CCCF Football Food Drives rally fan support

The Cass County Community Foundation will be sponsoring their annual food drive at the opening football game of the season at Lewis Cass High School between the host Lewis Cass Kings and Pioneer Panthers. On Friday August 17, 2018 fans…

August 16, 2018

Community

Future nurses honored at Indiana University Kokomo induction ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 50 future nurses celebrated acceptance into Indiana University Kokomo’s prestigious School of Nursing, at its annual induction ceremony. Dean Susan Hendricks said the ceremony celebrates their accomplishment, and marks the beginning of their nursing education.…

August 16, 2018

Community

New Required Training Aimed at Reducing High State Teen Suicide Rates

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute Our kids are going back to school and many of us are thinking about backpacks, school supplies and physicals. With bus schedules, class schedules and afterschool activities, our kids can easily…

August 15, 2018

Community

Dale Jr. To Drive Camaro ZL1 Pace Car at Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard

INDIANAPOLIS – NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Pace Car to lead the field to the start of the 25th Running of the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia…

August 15, 2018