Category Community

Community, Education, Press Release

Indiana is leading the way in preparing students for life after graduation

New 50-State Study Highlights Indiana’s Progress in Modernizing High School (INDIANAPOLIS) – A new, nationwide study of high school policies in all 50 states finds that Indiana is leading the way in preparing students for life after graduation. The study, released…

February 18, 2026

Community, Press Release

INDOT awards $179.8 million to local communities for infrastructure improvements; Cass County to receive more than $5 million

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements…

February 18, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Nine Ivy Tech Kokomo students complete 2025 Student Leadership Academy

KOKOMO, Ind. – Nine students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area were honored recently for the completion of the College’s 2025 Student Leadership Academy. They were among the Ivy Tech students statewide who completed the five-week leadership development program…

February 18, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana BMV announces new amateur radio license plate design

Indianapolis, Ind. – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is pleased to announce a new license plate design for amateur radio operators in Indiana starting February 13. The Amateur Radio License Plate will be available to Indiana residents who…

February 15, 2026

Community

Presidents’ Day 2026

Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. We put together a list of the closures we’ve seen reported in various locations: TRASH PICKUP: Monday, February 16 is Presidents Day, but trash pickup is on…

February 15, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo launches three-year direct admit nursing degree

KOKOMO, Ind. — Future health care providers can now earn a nursing degree in three years with Indiana University Kokomo’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Direct Admission pathway — allowing the campus to help fill the critical need for nurses…

February 11, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Five students verified as graduates; Logansport High School 2025 graduation rate updated to 91.16%

Following the release of the 2025 Graduation Rates, on January 8, 2026 Logansport High School announced it was working with the Indiana Department of Education to request a formal audit review for five students in the 2025 cohort. Four students…

February 11, 2026

Community, Press Release

Stand UP Cass County receives city opioid settlement funding to strengthen prevention efforts

Stand UP Cass County is proud to announce it has been awarded additional opioid settlement funding from the City of Logansport to support local substance use prevention efforts and strengthen protective factors for youth and families across Cass County! This…

February 11, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School – Felix the Cat Mascot 100th Birthday Celebration set for Feb. 27, 2026

The Logansport Athletic Department would like to invite our community to the oldest mascot in the state, Felix the Cat, 100th birthday celebration taking place on February 27, 2026 at the Berry Bowl during the Boys’ basketball game vs. Benton…

February 9, 2026

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award through Feb. 16, 2026

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area is accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award through Feb. 16. “This is Ivy Tech’s highest honor celebrating alumni who are making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and…

February 9, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

IU Kokomo applauds December 2025 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 146 students who earned degrees in December 2025. The graduates represent 26 Indiana counties, five states, India, and Nepal. Those who earned degrees include: Alexandria Kenzie Fisher, Bachelor of Science in Nursing …

February 9, 2026

Community, Elections, Press Release

Stout announces campaign for Indiana House District 38

Tipton native and proud Hoosier, Nate Stout has officially announced his candidacy for Indiana House District 38, which includes all of Tipton and Carroll Counties, along with portions of Cass, Clinton, and Tippecanoe Counties. Stout is entering the race to…

February 9, 2026

Community, Press Release

Logansport Mayor joins the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger

Logansport, Indiana — Mayor Chris Martin is proud to announce his membership in the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a national coalition of local leaders committed to ensuring every child in America has access to nutritious food. Launched in…

February 4, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

CCCF announces One School: One Book program for Cass County schools

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce again funding for the One School: One Book program to be offered to all Cass County Elementary Schools, the Logansport Intermediate School, and Caston Elementary in Fulton County. The program is…

February 4, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

CCCF accepting nominations through March 31, 2026 for the Excellence in Teaching award in memory of Elizabeth A. Billman

The Cass County Community Foundation announced the opening of 2026 nominations for the “The Elizabeth A. Billman Excellence in Teaching Award”. Elizabeth served faithfully on the Board of Directors of the Cass County Community Foundation for a period of 16…

February 4, 2026

Community, Press Release

Flags at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton, who died on Tuesday, February 3. Representative Hamilton served Indiana’s 9th Congressional District from 1965 to 1999. “Indiana mourns…

February 4, 2026

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Three vehicle crash on US 35 in Cass County injures two

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 6:34 p.m, Cass County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment on US 35 at County Road 1100 South. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded, along…

February 4, 2026

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Joint drug investigation leads to arrests

On February 2, 2026, the Cass County Drug Task Force and the Westfield Police Department Special Investigations Unit conducted a joint drug investigation that led to two search warrants for locations in Logansport. The search warrants were for the following…

February 4, 2026

Community

NASA Skywatching Tips February 2026, Orion shines, a planetary parade, and an Artemis II mission update

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Check out this link: What’s Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA Science Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech, science.nasa.gov, Chelsea Gohd NASA’s Artemis II mission has its first opportunity to…

February 3, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech program highlighted in national study finding strong positive evidence of program participation with student completion

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A national study highlighted an Ivy Tech Community College program that partners with Hoosier employers as a model to boost adult learning and student success. Yesterday, the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research institution that provides data-driven, objective…

February 1, 2026