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Free Carousel Rides Dec. 23 & 26, 2016

Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has responded to the Cass County Community Foundation’s gift to fund the Carousel over Thanksgiving weekend with a gift of their own. The sorority has generously made a gift to pay the…

December 23, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport campuses announce holiday hours

Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses will close for the holidays between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 but will reopen Jan. 2, 2017 with extended hours for a week to allow students to meet the Jan. 9 deadline…

December 23, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Author, TV host Iyanla Vanzant coming to Kokomo in January

KOKOMO, Ind. – Iyanla Vanzant, a best-selling author and Emmy Award-winning television host, will bring her message of moving from broken pieces to peace to Kokomo in January as guest speaker for Ivy Tech Community College’s annual “Doing the Dream”…

December 18, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Logansport HS to celebrate 90th birthday of mascot, Felix the Cat

On Friday, December 16, Logansport High School will celebrate the 90th Birthday of Felix the Cat as the oldest mascot in the state of Indiana. The celebration will take place in the Berry Bowl, in conjunction with the girls/boys varsity…

December 14, 2016

Community, Events

Commissioners to hold Statehood Day Open House and Dedication Ceremony

The Cass County Board of Commissioners invites the citizens of Cass County to an Open House for their County Government Building Renovation, Sunday December 11, 2016 (STATEHOOD DAY) from 2-4 p.m. Cass County Commissioners President Jim Sailors will have opening remarks. As,…

December 11, 2016

Community, Events

Delphi hosting annual holiday event Dec. 10 & 11, 2016

“What’s more inviting than an Old Fashioned Christmas in Delphi with nineteenth century crafts to peruse and you conversing with costumed docents all the while knowing you will soon enjoy one of the Canal’s famous hot baked Apple Dumplings” says…

December 9, 2016

Community, Events

Logan’s Landing presents Downtown Christmas Open House on December 1, 2016

Logan’s Landing presents the 17th annual Downtown Christmas Open House, Thursday December 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Logansport. Join us for a fun evening of shopping and the chance to win great prizes – all while helping…

December 1, 2016

Community, Events, Nonprofits

‘Giving Tuesday’ proclaimed as Red Kettle Drive begins

The City of Logansport has officially recognized an American holiday tradition that encourages volunteer efforts and contributions to charitable causes. Mayor Dave Kitchell has proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 29, as “Giving Tuesday” in Logansport. The day is observed in communities throughout…

November 28, 2016

Community, Events

Light Up Logansport Parade returns Friday, Nov. 25, 2016

A holiday tradition returns to downtown Logansport. The Light Up Logansport Parade is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Julie Kitchell and her family enjoyed attending the Light Up Logansport parade until its final run…

November 24, 2016

Community, Events

River Bluff Run and Fun Walk promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

Rain or shine, the River Bluff Trail, 800 Michigan Avenue, Logansport, will be the starting point of the River Bluff Run and Fun Walk on Saturday, October 8. This annual event, sponsored by the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation, promotes Breast…

October 8, 2016

Community, Events

Bicentennial Barn Quilt, Barn Tour this weekend in Carroll County

The Indiana Bicentennial Barn Quilt will be on exhibit in the Carroll County Courthouse rotunda from October 6 to October 8. The quilt consists of squares made by quilters from all 92 counties in Indiana Also artist Gwen Gutwein will…

October 5, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech celebrating National Manufacturing Day with open house

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will welcome area high school students as well as community members to open houses at its School of Technology facilities in Kokomo and Logansport Oct. 7 in celebration of MFG DAY…

September 18, 2016

Community, Events

CCCF to announce 2016 grant award recipients

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation press conference and reception on Wednesday September 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Boondockers to announce the recipients of CCCF’s 2016 competitive community grants. CCCF Board Chair, Paul Kroeger and Grants…

September 18, 2016

Community, Events

Registration Opens for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that registration has opened for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon – the greatest spectacle in running. Set…

September 15, 2016

Community, Events

Flags to be flown at half-staff for Patriot Day, memorial service set for 2 p.m.

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Sunday, September 11 in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, September 11. Governor…

September 11, 2016

Community, Events

Bicentennial Torch Relay coming to Cass County Friday, Oct. 7

The Bicentennial Torch Relay in honor of the state’s 200th birthday is scheduled to begin its journey of over 3200 miles through all 92 counties on September 9. It will start in Corydon, the home of the first Indiana capital,…

September 1, 2016

Community, Events

Carousel Festival, Shrine Parade, Football, Concerts & More

A brand-new, two day festival this weekend celebrates the historic Cass County Dentzel Carousel. The Carousel Festival in the Park is Friday, Aug. 26 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There’s a 5K,…

August 26, 2016

Community, Events

Workshop helps grant writers prepare winning proposals

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Extension is offering an introductory course on preparing grant proposals. In the fall of 2016, the workshops will be held in five communities around the state: • Purdue Extension-Marion County, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis,…

August 16, 2016

Community, Events

11th Annual Taste of Cass County coming up on August 13

Don’t miss the eleventh annual Taste of Cass County, brought to you by Logan’s Landing! The festival will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2016 starting at 5 p.m. in downtown Logansport, and features great food and drink from a…

August 12, 2016

Events

Rain or shine, the fun doesn’t stop at the 2016 Indiana State Fair!

INDIANAPOLIS- The forecast is calling for rain this weekend , but the fun doesn’t stop at the 2016 Indiana State Fair. With plenty of indoor, covered attractions and exhibits, our 250-acre campus provides so many opportunities for fairgoers when the…

August 12, 2016