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Community

Logansport named one of Indiana’s 10 ‘Safest Cities’

National rankings in one key quality of life component rank Logansport ahead of Indianapolis, Kokomo, Greater Lafayette and most other metropolitan areas of the state. BackgroundCheck.org, which monitors FBI violent crime statistics and the probability of property damage crimes, has…

April 11, 2016

Community

First-ever IU Day is Tuesday, April 12

KOKOMO, Ind. — At midnight and continuing throughout April 12, Indiana University will observe IU Day, its first-ever 24-hour worldwide celebration promoting engagement, university pride and giving. At IU Kokomo, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends will celebrate with free T-shirts…

April 10, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport Children’s Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall

The Logansport Children’s Choir has been invited to sing at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. The group was selected by recorded audition to participate in the National Children’s Choir Festival to take place June 16-19, 2017, highlighted…

April 10, 2016

Achievements, Community

Kraud named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A woman who served two terms as Cass County auditor is the latest recipient of a special city award. Dawn Conner-Kraud, who was named Indiana County Auditor of the Year during her tenure in the Cass County Government Building, has…

April 8, 2016

Community, Events

IU Kokomo presents “The Secret Garden”

This weekend, Indiana University Kokomo music and theater students will present their rendition of Lucy Simon’s musical The Secret Garden. Music professor, Wendy Grice, will direct the show along with communications professor, Joann Kaiser. Presenting a musical for the first…

April 8, 2016

Community, Events

Josh Kaufman to team with Indianapolis Children’s Choir for ‘Back Home Again in Indiana’ at 100th Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – When the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil welcomes race fans with the traditional singing of “Back Home Again in Indiana,” a distinct Indianapolis flavor will mark the occasion. Indianapolis’ own Josh Kaufman,…

April 7, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Fourteen Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO, Ind. — Students at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Phi Pi (APP) Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa international academic honor society. New members inducted during the…

April 7, 2016

Community, Frequently Asked Questions

Curb, sidewalk program launched by City of Logansport

Logansport residents who want to improve their properties will again be able to take advantage of a city incentive program. The 50 percent matching program for sidewalk and curbing improvements has begun. Local residents can pick up an application in…

April 6, 2016

Community

Historic Preservation efforts in Logansport receive a boost

One of the signature neighborhoods in downtown Logansport will have an interpretative center that will be funded in part through a grant from a regional consortium. Arrow Head Country, a 10-county resource, conservation and development organization, has awarded the City…

April 6, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary 2015-2016 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2015-2016 school year! Kindergarten All Stars Miguel Baltazar-Juan, Aylin Contreras, Moses Davila, Gaspar De Gaspar Felipe, Fabiana Lopez Nicolas, Axel Loran, Riley…

April 6, 2016

Community, Police/Fire

Murder, arson charges filed in New Year’s Day fire

On January 1, 2016 at 1:22 a.m. Logansport Fire & Police Department were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1100 1/2 High Street in Logansport. Upon their arrival fire and police reported that smoke and flames were coming from…

April 6, 2016

Community, Police/Fire

Suspect wanted on parole warrant arrested after short pursuit

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says a man was arrested after a short pursuit just before 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3. According to a news release, Deputy John O’Connor observed Bradley A. Bell, 37, traveling north on Burlington Avenue from…

April 4, 2016

Community, Education, Government

Student leaders participate in 58th annual Good Government Day

Logansport High School’s Key Club hosted the 58th annual Good Government Day today, with a slate of students elected by their peers sworn in to serve as elected and appointed city officials for the day. Mayor Dave Kitchell introduced the…

April 4, 2016

Community, Government

8 things to know before 2016 Primary Election Day

Here are a few things you should know in advance of the May 3 primary election. Who’s on the ballot? It’s a presidential election, but there are other federal, state and local offices to vote for, too. See who is…

April 3, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Job fairs scheduled April 7 in Kokomo & April 12 in Logansport

More than 100 north central Indiana employers are planning to participate in the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. Indiana University Kokomo and Ivy…

April 3, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

GET TO KNOW: Cass County Historical Society and Museum

We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All you have to do is use…

April 3, 2016

Columns, Community, Government

GUEST COLUMN: Nearing 100-day mark, a new chapter has begun

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. As we begin April, it’s hard to believe we’re already at the first yardstick that measures goals for new public officials. April 9 marks…

April 3, 2016

Achievements, Community

Workman receives Award of Excellence from CollegeChoice Advisor 529 College Savings Plan 2015

David J. Workman of Workman & Associates, Inc., Logansport, IN, has received the 2015 Award of Excellence for sales of the Indiana CollegeChoice Advisor 529 Plan. The Indiana 529 Plan can help with efficiently saving for higher education costs, especially…

April 3, 2016

Columns, Community, Events

Tire collection returns to Cass County; Earth Week observation and Community Shred Day scheduled

Now is the perfect time to clean out those filing cabinets bursting with old documents that you don’t need anymore. Or maybe you have old bank statements and bill stubs piling up along with junk mail labeled with personal information.…

April 3, 2016

Community, Government

Council members hold community meeting to update constituents

Nine people attended a meeting Thursday, March 31 organized by three members of the Logansport City Council. Ward 1 councilman Dave Morris and at-large representatives Kevin Burkett and Terry Doran offered updates on what’s happened during the new administration’s first…

April 3, 2016