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Bridge on U.S. 24 in Cass County to be one lane during replacement project

CASS COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the bridge over Crooked Creek on U.S. 24, five miles west of U.S. 35 between Lake Cicott and Logansport, will be restricted to one lane with a temporary signal directing…

May 6, 2018

Community

GUEST COLUMN: When it’s time to roll up the sleeves

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. One of the turning points in the future of north central Indiana happened when leaders of our community and others heard news they didn’t…

May 6, 2018

Community, Education

IU Kokomo to celebrate record number of graduates on May 8, 2018

KOKOMO, Ind. —A record 658 graduates will be celebrated at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement Tuesday, May 8. IU President Michael A. McRobbie will preside over the ceremony for the Class of 2018, which represents 36 Indiana counties, four states, and…

May 6, 2018

Community

Secretary of State Connie Lawson warns Hoosiers to disregard letters claiming to be a “state voter report”

The Cass County Voter Registration Office has been contacted by several voters concerning a letter they have received from an organization titled “Indiana State Voter Report”. This appears to be from a State Agency, but it in fact is not.…

May 4, 2018

Community

Crouch: More than 200 reasons to explore Indiana

Every time my travels across Indiana steer me towards the northwest region of our great state, I make a point to stop at Fair Oaks Farms. Whether I am grabbing a scoop of their infamous ice cream, or taking part…

May 4, 2018

Community

‘Let’s Camp, America! Weekend’ is May 4-6 at Indiana State Park properties

Learn to pitch a tent, build a fire, cook outdoors and more during Let’s Camp America! Weekend at Indiana State Parks, May 4-6. Let’s Camp America! Weekend is a nationwide initiative of the National Association of State Parks Directors. The…

May 3, 2018

Achievements, Community

Caston grad Redweik initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Graham Redweik was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-disipline collegiate honor society. Redweik was initiated at Iowa State University Memberships are invitation only and requires nomination and approval by…

May 3, 2018

Ivy Tech PTK Students Logansport & Kokomo

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport students honored at Catalyst 2018

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from Ivy Tech’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses brought home several international awards from Catalyst 2018, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo students honored for academic excellence

KOKOMO, Ind. —Nearly 60 Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for academic excellence in fields ranging from radiologic science and communications, to nursing and political science, with induction into honor societies. The honored students included seven selected as charter inductees…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK seniors display artistic accomplishments in exhibition

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo showcases the work of seniors in the New Media, Art, and Technology program, and the fine arts program, in the annual senior exhibition. For Arnulfo Zepeda, it is his first-ever gallery exhibition. “The graphic…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

State awards 200 scholarships to future Indiana teachers

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded 200 scholarships to the second class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. The recipients, selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, will receive $7,500 annually (up to $30,000…

May 2, 2018

Community

Indiana Department of Child Services to raise awareness during Foster Care Month

Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Month. The nationally recognized observance is meant to acknowledge the foster parents, volunteers, child welfare professionals and others community members who help children in foster care throughout the country Nationally, it is estimated…

May 1, 2018

Community

Health officials offer free help to quit smoking

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering Hoosiers who use tobacco free medication to help them quit smoking. The free nicotine replacement therapy promotion begins May 1 and will end when supplies run out. “We want Hoosiers who are addicted to…

May 1, 2018

Community

Indiana Landmarks announces annual list of 10 Most Endangered

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Landmarks today announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy. The list includes a college campus, an eccentric estate, an unusual barn, a basketball palace, and more. “We put places on the…

April 30, 2018

Community

DWD Announces $9.546 Million in Grant Funding for Innovation Networks

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s employer-driven Skill UP Indiana! program, now in its third year, has announced the recipients of $9.546 million in competitive grant funding that will be awarded to 11 “Innovation Networks.” The grants provide…

April 30, 2018

Community, Government, State

Head joins Holcomb for bill signings

State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport, left), along with State Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer (R-Beech Grove, right), joins Gov. Eric Holcomb (middle) as he ceremonially signs Senate Enrolled Act 225 into law at the Statehouse Monday, April 23. Head authored SEA 225,…

April 28, 2018

Community, Education

Day camps at Indiana University Kokomo promote science, creativity, health and fitness

KOKOMO, Ind. —Who says learning ends when the school year is over? At Indiana University Kokomo, students from kindergarten through high school can enjoy hands-on educational experiences in health and fitness, science, and writing and creativity during the summer, led…

April 28, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes April 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University Logansport, is proud to recognize Katherine Howe as the April 2018 Student of the Month. Katherine is a Cass County resident working towards her bachelor degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. When Katherine applied, she…

April 28, 2018

Community

Protecting Your Vote

Seventeen months later, Americans are still talking about the 2016 election. Discussion continues in regards to foreign interference, and perhaps most significantly, cybersecurity and election infrastructure. While there is cause for vigilance, I want to assure all Hoosiers that Indiana…

April 26, 2018

Community, Education

Limited seats remain for 2018-19 ASAP program hosted at Ivy Tech Logansport

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – Fewer than 10 openings remain in the 2018-19 ASAP (Accelerated Associate Program) class for the Kokomo Service Area of Ivy Tech Community College. This year, the program will be based on Ivy Tech’s Logansport campus and interest…

April 25, 2018