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Education, Health

Indiana teachers can now get COVID vaccine at any state site

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Indiana educators up to grade 12 and other school support staff can now sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine at any Indiana vaccination clinic. According to the Centers for…

March 15, 2021

Education

North Central Indiana AHEC announces hiring of program coordinator

SOURCE: News release from North Central Indiana Area Health Education Center ROCHESTER, INDIANA—Today the North Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) announced the hiring of Monika Ness as their Program Coordinator. Ness will assist AHEC as Program Coordinator by…

March 9, 2021

Education

‘State of Education and the Workforce’ to Air on WFYI, IPBS Stations March 11, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – Leaders from the state’s education and workforce development agencies invite Hoosiers to tune in to the “State of Education and the Workforce” address, airing on WFYI and other Indiana…

March 9, 2021

Achievements, Education

Logansport High School Speech Team announces 2021 State Qualifiers

SOURCE: News release from Logansport High School Speech Team On February 27, the Logansport High School Speech Team competed at the first ever State Qualifying Virtual Meet, where more than 750 competitors represented nearly 80 schools across the state. Coach…

March 6, 2021

Education

Comet makes a pitstop near Jupiter’s asteroids

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller Click below to watch a 2:11 video of the Hubble Space Telescope images of the young comet-like object temporarily parking among ancient asteroids called Trojans near Jupiter. Credits…

March 3, 2021

Education

Get free financial aid help at College Goal Sunday on March 7, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Need help filing your college financial aid application? Free assistance is just a click away, with virtual College Goal Sunday set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 7.…

March 1, 2021

Education

Ivy Tech sets ‘Virtual Express Enrollment Days’ to get ready for March start

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo is participating in three days of “Virtual Express Enrollment” opportunities that can help prospective students get ready to begin classes as soon as…

February 27, 2021

Education

Very Berry Hero signs available for purchase through Friday, April 2, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation Very Berry Hero signs are available for purchase! Annually the LHS Alumni Association sells Very Berry Hero signs to allow community members to show their appreciation for any LCSC employee or current…

February 27, 2021

Education

Watch Perseverance landing, see images and hear first sounds on Mars

Here are a few links shared by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech This panorama, taken on Feb. 20, 2021, by the Navigation Cameras, or Navcams, aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, was stitched together from six individual images…

February 26, 2021

Education

Students at Logansport Junior High School and Logansport High School Return to Regular Schedule Monday, April 12

UPDATE: Due to a widespread network issue, all Logansport Schools will be on an elearning day Monday, April 12, 2021. Students will follow their school elearning schedule to connect with teachers. Details SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation…

February 26, 2021

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo scholarship fund drive more than doubles goal

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region KOKOMO, Ind. — Courtesy of the pandemic, the annual event to fund scholarships at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus became a “non-event” in 2020, but that didn’t deter donors…

February 24, 2021

Education

IU Kokomo planning in-person, outdoor spring commencement ceremony, for graduates only

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — In accordance with its COVID-19 policies, Indiana University Kokomo will honor its graduates with an in-person, outdoor commencement on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. President Michael A. McRobbie announced the ceremonies…

February 23, 2021

Education

Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education (CDHHE) Mobile Unit makes first stop in Indiana at Logansport Community School Corporation

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation The CDHHE launched a mobile unit equipped with a sound-booth and audiology equipment for hearing testing and troubleshooting hearing technology. The first stop for the mobile unit is scheduled for February 23…

February 23, 2021

Education, State

House resolution highlights National FFA Week

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Agriculture INDIANA – In celebration of National FFA Week the Indiana FFA Association received a house concurrent resolution recognizing FFA and all of its work to advance the quality of agricultural education both locally…

February 23, 2021

Education

Logansport High School Speech Team competes virtually at Columbus East

SOURCE: News release from Logansport High School Speech Team The LHS Berries spoke well against nearly 400 competitors from 44 schools at Saturday’s Columbus East virtual meet. Top 20 honors went to: Mallori Alder- 9th, Radio Jason Vo- 10th, Discussion…

February 21, 2021

Education

Lewis Cass Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2020-2021 School Year

LEWIS CASS JUNIOR HIGH Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Junior High students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2020-2021 school year! High Honor Roll Allyson Berry, Rebekah Birkey, Alexis Bowman-Gotshall, Adalyn Brown, Alana Fagan,…

February 20, 2021

Education

Lewis Cass Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll for 1st Semester of 2020-2021 School Year

LEWIS CASS JUNIOR HIGH Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Junior High students who made the honor roll for the 1st semester of the 2020-2021 school year! High Honor Roll Alexis Alford, Allyson Berry, Rebekah Birkey, Alexis Bowman-Gotshall, Adalyn Brown,…

February 20, 2021

Education

Indiana University Kokomo alumna finds purpose, community, in mask making

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — A global pandemic forged connections in her new community for Carol Leakey — and gave her a renewed purpose as a mask maker. Since March, she has made and given away…

February 17, 2021

Education

Congratulations to IU Kokomo’s December 2020 graduates

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University KOkomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Two hundred fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2020. The graduates represent 22 Indiana counties, four states, and Saudi Arabia Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning…

February 17, 2021

Education, Health

Nursing students serve as COVID vaccination volunteers

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo nursing students play a vital role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteering thousands of hours to give vaccinations at community clinics. More than 70 students, working in…

February 17, 2021