Category Government

Community, Government

Libertarian Party of Indiana Slates 2016 Candidates

The Libertarian Party of Indiana met at the Wyndham Hotel on Indy’s Westside this past weekend and nominated their candidates for Governor of Indiana and Lt. Governor as well as candidates for federal and state offices. The Libertarian Party of…

April 27, 2016

Community, Government

Joint city/LMU executive session set May 24, 2016

Logansport officials continue to move forward in considering purchased power agreement proposals. Tuesday afternoon, LMU Superintendent Paul Hartman, City Council President Teresa Popejoy, Utility Service Board President Dan Slusser and Mayor Dave Kitchell met for a conference call with representatives…

April 26, 2016

Community, Government

Secretary Lawson reminds voters that Primary Election Day is approaching

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s Primary Election is right around the corner. Tuesday, May 3rd is Primary Election Day and the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. If you can’t make it to the polls on…

April 25, 2016

Community, Government

Market Street Bridge will be replaced in 2018

The deteriorating condition of the base of the Market Street Bridge in Logansport will not allow the bridge to be restored. Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell said today that engineers from the Indiana Department of Transportation and DLZ, the city’s infrastructure…

April 25, 2016

Community, Frequently Asked Questions, Government

Logansport residents reminded of mowing season

The office of Logansport Code Enforcement would like to remind all residents that mowing season is here. Please mow your grass before it is 8 inches or taller to avoid the city from doing it. If the city has to…

April 19, 2016

Community, Frequently Asked Questions, Government

Garage Sale Permits for Logansport residents

The Building Commissioner would like to remind residents of the garage sale rules and regulations. Garage Sales within the Logansport city limits must have a permit. The cost of the permit is $5 for 1 or 2 days and $10…

April 19, 2016

Community, Government

Multiple proposals meet guidelines for new Logansport PPA

Logansport city officials today heard their first update on the review of proposals for a new purchased power agreement. Mayor Dave Kitchell, Utility Service Board President Dan Slusser, City Council President Teresa Popejoy and Utility Superintendent Paul Hartman discussed the…

April 14, 2016

Community, Government

Officials say Logansport will save $251,000 by refinancing bond

Logansport officials have taken advantage of low interest rates to reduce payments on a 2007 bond issue for the Ivy Tech road construction project. When the bond refinancing is finalized next week, it will save the city more than a…

April 13, 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

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

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

Community, Government

Governor signs several bills into law

Governor Mike Pence today signed bipartisan legislation to combat drug abuse in Indiana. These bills were recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention, which was created on September 1, 2015 by Governor Pence and consists…

March 21, 2016

Community, Government

Income survey to help with grant funding

The City of Logansport will be conducting an income survey that was mailed out Monday, March 14, 2016. This essential information is required to seek grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Grant funds are available…

March 14, 2016

Community, Government

Free trees available to Logansport residents for Earth Day 2016

Various seedlings from the Indiana State Nursery will be made available free of charge to Logansport residents. As part of the city’s Indiana Bicentennial activities, the city will provide 200 free seedlings next month for planting on Earth Day, April…

March 8, 2016

Government

Logansport to refinance bonds, gives initial approval to allocating economic development funds

The Logansport City Council gave initial approval to a couple of ordinances related to economic development at their meeting last night. One measure approved on first reading allocates $20,000 in CEDIT funds to local corporations and industries that hire summer…

March 8, 2016

Achievements, Government

Eric Holcomb sworn in as 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana

Indianapolis – Eric Holcomb was sworn in today as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb…

March 3, 2016

Community, Government

Ballot set for 2016 Primary Election in Cass County

The following candidates will appear on the ballot in Cass County, Indiana for the Primary Election on May 3, 2016. President of the United States Ted Cruz (R) John R. Kasich (R) Donald J. Trump (R) Jeb Bush (R)* Ben…

March 1, 2016

Community, Government

Office of the Governor Outlines Lieutenant Governor Nomination and Confirmation Processes

Yesterday, the Office of Governor Mike Pence outlined the Lieutenant Governor nomination and confirmation processes, as addressed in Article 5 of the Indiana Constitution, following the official resignation of Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann Monday morning. Article 5, Section 10(b) of…

March 1, 2016

Community, Government

Income Survey Required for Grant Funding

The City of Logansport will be conducting an income survey over the coming weeks to gather essential information required to seek grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Grant funds are available for a variety of…

February 28, 2016