Category Community

Community, Health

Parents, schools urged to have asthma action plan for students

Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. As students head back to school this month, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is urging parents and schools to have a plan to help students manage their asthma…

August 16, 2017

Community, Education

Classes in business leadership skills scheduled at Ivy Tech in Fall 2017

KOKOMO, Ind. — As part of its efforts to meet Hoosier workforce needs, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region is offering a five-week series of classes designed to develop leaders in business and industry. The series was first offered this…

August 16, 2017

Community

INFB Farmers across the State Share Mid-Summer Crop Progress

Many Indiana crop farmers were surprised by the findings of last week’s USDA crop production report. The report, which shares national and state forecasting, is estimating similar corn and soybean yields to last year in Indiana. In many areas of…

August 16, 2017

Community

Longtime farming families honored at the Indiana State Fair

Area legislators have announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Represented by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and State Reps.…

August 15, 2017

Community

Cass County residents receiving second copy of 2017 assessment forms

Owners of property in Cass County received their property tax assessments a couple of weeks ago, but due to an error on the legal descriptions, they’ll be receiving another copy. County assessor Cathy Isaacs says Form 11s were resent on…

August 14, 2017

Community, Events

Telescope viewing, lecture will highlight solar eclipse at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — The last time a total solar eclipse was visible in the continental United States, legwarmers were the hot new style and gasoline cost 86 cents per gallon. Most Indiana University Kokomo students were not yet born — and…

August 14, 2017

Community, Events

Mayor’s Tourney reset for Sept. 27, 2017

The date for a fund-raising golf tournament supporting security initiatives on city trails has been changed due to a conflict with the Labor Day holiday. The Mayor’s Golf Tournament announced earlier this year for Sept. 1 has been rescheduled for…

August 14, 2017

Achievements, Community

Rodkey recognized as Logansport Citizen of the Week

A Boy Scout leader for many years in Logansport has been cited as the recipient of a city honor. Harry Rodkey, for years known as a downtown presence at the former printing company, is recognized this week for his work…

August 14, 2017

Community, Government

Holcomb rolls out Indiana’s ‘Next Level Jobs’ initiative with two programs to help meet current workforce demand

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Commissioner for Workforce Development (DWD) Steve Braun, Commissioner for Higher Education (CHE) Teresa Lubbers, and Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo today kicked off Indiana’s Next Level Jobs initiative and announced two…

August 14, 2017

Community

Logansport Soccer Club holding registration for Fall 2017

Registration for Logansport Soccer Club’s fall season will end Friday August 18. Players who are interested in playing should register online at www.logansoccer.com. Registration is open to all players born in 2014 and earlier. The cost is $55.00 for the…

August 14, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Lafayette and Kokomo campuses partner for paramedic science program

KOKOMO, Ind. — As Ivy Tech Community College works to help address the shortage of paramedics within Lafayette and surrounding communities, a new partnership with the accredited Paramedic Science Program on the Kokomo Campus will allow Lafayette students to obtain…

August 13, 2017

Community, Education

“Back Home Again in Indiana” scholarship applications now available from Cass County Community Foundation

Applications for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship are now available. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or returning to college after raising a family or pursuing a…

August 13, 2017

Community

Student design project picked up for statewide use

KOKOMO, Ind. — Got a statewide ad campaign? Four Indiana University Kokomo students can say “yes” to that question, even before they earned their new media communications degrees. Jennifer Blocker, Briana McKinley, Allyson Safranek, and Sandra Villafana developed a successful…

August 13, 2017

Community, Events

2017 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 Pioneer High School between the host Pioneer Panthers and Lewis Cass Kings. On Friday August 18, 2017 fans for…

August 13, 2017

Community

Destructive pests: Check your trees for Asian long-horned beetles

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – August is peak emergence season for the invasive Asian long-horned beetle, a pest that poses a serious threat to shade trees. A Purdue University entomologist is urging people to perform their annual tree checkup for these…

August 13, 2017

Achievements, Community

Moore named “Citizen of the Week”

A Logansport librarian who personified the term “children’s department” at the public library for 39 years is recognized this week with a special city award. Pat Moore, who was a librarian until her retirement in 2014, is this week’s Logansport…

August 10, 2017

Community

Governor Holcomb sends Indiana students on a ‘roadtrip’ to career success

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined state education and business leaders today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a send-off celebration featuring three Hoosier students chosen to travel the state in a distinctive green RV this month. The students will…

August 9, 2017

Community, Police/Fire

Logansport Police seeking information regarding July 5 fire

On July 5, 2017 at 1:10 a.m., Logansport Police and Logansport Fire Departments were dispatched to 619 W. Miami Ave. in reference to a structure fire. Upon arrival, officers found flames coming from the front of the house. While at…

August 8, 2017

Community, Events

Registration for 2017 “Light Up Logansport” parade begins

Last year, a Logansport fan favorite for the Christmas season re-emerged. Now, organizers are planning bigger and better for the second Light Up Logansport Parade on Nov. 24, 2017. Registration is now open on the Light Up Logansport Facebook page.…

August 7, 2017

Community

Walmart Looking to Support Nonprofits in Indiana; application deadline is Aug. 11

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., August 7, 2017 — As part of Walmart’s commitment to give back in the communities where its associates live, work and serve customers, the retailer announces an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to apply for a Walmart Foundation…

August 7, 2017