Category Community

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana WIC infant formula change beginning October 1, 2023

Indiana Women, Infants, and Children Program Contract Formula Transitions from Gerber to Enfamil on Oct. 1 INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Oct. 1, 2023, the Indiana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program contracted formula brand will transition from Gerber products to Enfamil products…

September 7, 2023

Community, Press Release

PETS R US accepting pet photos for 2024 calendar contest through Sept. 22, 2023

PETS R US, formerly the Cass County Humane Society, is accepting pet photos for its 2nd Annual PHOTO CALENDAR CONTEST for 2024. If you think that you own the cutest pet, e-mail your pet photos to nataliescottn64@gmail.com. This year’s event…

September 6, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Gov. Holcomb to target innovation, next generation manufacturing opportunities in Japan

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will depart Indiana tomorrow on an international economic development trip to Japan, marking the governor’s third official visit to the state’s largest foreign investor. “The Indiana-Japan relationship is storied and strong, and I look…

September 6, 2023

Community, Press Release

BMV announces new branch hours effective Monday, October 2, 2023

Beginning Monday, October 2, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will have new hours. This change enables the BMV to provide service six days a week in many areas across the state. The shift in operating hours is in…

September 6, 2023

Community

Live entertainment for Cass and surrounding counties for Sept. 6-12, 2023

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 6-12, 2023. UPDATED – Sept 6th – 6am PLEASE SHARE! Venues that have not responded are listed as “NR”. Be sure…

September 6, 2023

Community, Press Release

August 2023 Logansport Parks Board Meeting Report

On August 9, 2023, the Logansport Parks & Recreation Board meeting took place. Discussed was the plan of action for the lower Spencer Pavilion, new business with Cass County Family Y, and management reports from staff members. A single response…

September 5, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Summer 2023 students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. —Fifty full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2023 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…

September 5, 2023

Community, Health, Press Release

Indiana Governor unveils overwhelming county participation in historic public health initiative

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced 86 of Indiana’s 92 counties have opted-in to receive historic funding to improve the health of Hoosiers through local partnerships between public health, healthcare, nonprofits and other entities as a result of legislation passed…

September 5, 2023

Community, Press Release

National Preparedness Month 2023 focuses on emergency preparedness for older adults

September is National Preparedness Month. The goal of this month is to encourage individuals, families and communities to take proactive steps in preparing for various emergencies and disasters. House fires, tornadoes, winter weather and power outages are just a few…

September 5, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor rolls out next $500M for READI 2.0

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced details of Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0, which was part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda and approved by the Indiana General Assembly in this year’s legislative session. The…

September 5, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State recognizes September as National Register to Vote Month

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) encourage citizens to celebrate national Voter Registration Month by registering to vote or updating their existing registration. The Secretary of State’s Office coordinated…

September 5, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

CCFD#1 announces new fire chief, new firefighters and first female firefighter of Cass County

Cass County Fire District #1 (CCFD#1) Board of Trustees announces they have hired a new fire chief, Steven Fisher. The Board has also hired three new firefighters, Brayden Shoaf, Brock Cohee and Charity Musselman. On Friday, September 1, 2023, CCFD#1…

September 5, 2023

Community, Press Release

Kayak rentals now available in Cass County, Indiana

Cass County residents and visitors have a new opportunity to enjoy the rivers. Cass County has purchased eight kayaks that are located near the boat ramp at Michigan Avenue in Logansport. The kayaks can be rented for a float trip…

September 5, 2023

Community

NASA Skywatching Tips September 2023 and NASA TV Scheduled Events

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Venus returns to the early morning skies as a bright beacon in the east. The full moon on September 29th at the end of the month is known as…

September 5, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release

New students inducted into School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

KOKOMO, Ind. — Faculty in the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) welcomed 70 students into the nursing professions in its traditional induction ceremony August 16 in Havens Auditorium. The incoming class included 56 students…

September 3, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving over Labor Day Weekend 2023

INDIANAPOLIS —Indiana troopers are joining other troopers along the nation’s interstate corridors to deter impaired driving during the Labor Day weekend. The border-to-border enforcement effort is taking place as a part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement…

September 1, 2023

Community, Press Release

Pets R Us offering $30 adoption fees for 30 days in September 2023

Pets R Us, in honor of the Cass County Community Foundation’s (CCCF) 30th anniversary, will launch a $30 for 30 days at the animal shelter /for all dog and cat adoption fees in September. Pets R Us celebrates the 30…

September 1, 2023

Community

4C Health Awarded HRSA Grant to Address Cass County Youth Substance Use Prevention and Programming

4C Health (formally Four County) was recently awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health federal grant to advance youth substance use prevention and treatment in Cass County. The funding awarded to 4C Health will…

September 1, 2023

Community, Reminders

Labor Day Closures and Observances

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to…

September 1, 2023

Community, Press Release

Organizations hosting projects for Live United Day 2023

Here’s some info that’s been shared by organizations that are hosting volunteer projects for Live United Day – September 8, 2023. Live United Day is a community-wide day of action and caring that has been organized by United Way of…

September 1, 2023