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Community

Candidates for the 2018 Primary Election in Cass County, Indiana

The following names will appear on the ballot for the May 8, 2018 Primary Election in Cass County, Indiana. * Find polling locations here. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly – Democrat Mike Braun – Republican Luke Messer – Republican Todd Rokita…

April 9, 2018

Community, State

Head: Bill to Expand Opioid Treatment Centers Signed By Governor

STATEHOUSE – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to expand the number of opioid treatment centers in Indiana was recently ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Enrolled Act 1007 allows the Division of Mental…

April 9, 2018

Community

Governor proclaims April 8 to 14, 2018 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week

Public Safety Telecommunications Week originated in California in 1981 and was nationally recognized by an act of the United States Congress in 1991. In Indiana, Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been recognized state wide since 1999, most commonly by a…

April 9, 2018

Community

5 facts you might not know about Social Security

What kind of questions do you and your friends ask about Social Security? When do my benefits arrive? What are Social Security work credits, and do they have anything to do with the way my benefits are figured? Will I…

April 8, 2018

Cass County Community Foundation 25th Anniversary

Community

CCCF Town Hall Meetings set for Galveston and Twelve Mile

In celebration of their 25th Anniversary, the Cass County Community Foundation is hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings to share information and gather feedback about community needs. The Twelve Mile Community event will be held on Monday, April 23…

April 8, 2018

Community

Mayor: “LMU balance sheet up more than $10 million”

A year-end report for the Logansport Municipal Utilities indicates a dramatic turnaround in its financial picture in one year. While the combined water, electric, wastewater and stormwater utilities lost more than $7 million in 2016, information filed for the state’s…

April 8, 2018

Community, Education

IU Board of Trustees approves activities, event center for Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Board of Trustees today approved a Student Activities and Event Center for IU Kokomo – the campus’s first new building in more than 15 years. “The campus is excited about the new Student Activities…

April 8, 2018

Community, Education

L.E.A.D. Conference provides hands-on experience, empowerment, and confidence

KOKOMO, Ind. — Confidence. Teamwork. Communication. Time Management. Leadership. From the initial idea to ensuring the conference ran smoothly, the Women in Business club at Indiana University Kokomo picked up a slew of skills you can’t always get inside the classroom…

April 8, 2018

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport students named to All-Indiana Academic Team

KOKOMO, Ind. – Six students from the Kokomo and Logansport campuses of Ivy Tech Community College have been named to the 2018 All-Indiana Community College Academic Team. They were among 44 Ivy Tech students statewide honored at a celebration event…

April 8, 2018

Community

In real time, Logansport gains a ranking that matters

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. Maybe it’s the sports fans among us who have driven us to talk about things that are ranked highly, from the best-dressed celebrities, to…

April 8, 2018

Community

Secretary of State: “Exercise your right to vote”

This is the most important election in our lifetime. That phrase is often deployed by candidates near an election, and it’s become a cliché for those who follow political campaigns. It’s easy to mock it as hyperbole, yet there is…

April 8, 2018

Community

Mitchell files for Republican Party’s nomination for State Treasurer

State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell has filed her candidacy with the Secretary of the Indiana Republican Party to seek the nomination for State Treasurer at the Indiana Republican State Convention on June 8-9, 2018. The nomination of her party is the…

April 8, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Hoosier students honored at JAG State Career Development Conference

INDIANAPOLIS — The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program, which helps high school students with barriers to success earn their diploma and learn valuable employability skills, recently hosted the 10th annual State Career Development Conference with more than 160 students competing in…

April 4, 2018

Community, Events

Tickets available for Elizabeth Smart event at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Tickets are available at Indiana University Kokomo for speaker Elizabeth Smart, who survived being kidnapped and sexually assaulted for nine months. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 10, at 4 p.m. in Havens Auditorium. Smart…

April 3, 2018

Community

Voter registration deadline fast approaching

Indianapolis – 2018 is a consequential election year. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the primary election, you must register in the next few days. Hoosiers must register by April 9 to be…

April 3, 2018

Community

Logansport leaders, Chinese Consulate meet

Logansport, Cass County and community leaders hosted four staff members from the Chicago Consulate of the People’s Republic of China Tuesday. Hong Lei, the general consul from Chicago, made his first visit to the city in his capacity since coming…

April 3, 2018

Community, Events

“Logansport Re-Imagined” meeting set for April 10, 2018

Residents are invited to envision Logansport’s future at an event Tuesday, April 10, hosted by Logansport’s Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI) team. “Logansport Re-Imagined: Creating A Uniquely Better Community”, has been developed by a team of local residents. It is based…

April 2, 2018

Community, State

Holcomb, McCormick and Mitchell ask students to apply for 2018 Governor’s STEM Team Awards

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell are asking Hoosier students to submit applications for The 2018 Governor’s STEM Team (#GovSTEMteam). Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017…

April 2, 2018

Community

Secretary of State Connie Lawson kicks off Financial Literacy Month

INDIANAPOLIS — April is Financial Literacy Month, and Secretary of State Connie Lawson is kicking things off by celebrating the one year anniversary of Indiana’s unique financial literacy curriculum. In early 2017, Secretary Lawson launched the Indiana Moneywise Financial Education…

April 2, 2018

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo seeking adjunct faculty for upcoming semesters

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area is seeking adjunct instructors for the 2018-2019 school year and has set an Adjunct Faculty Job Fair from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, on the main campus…

April 2, 2018