Category Press Release

Press Release, State

What type of life insurance is right for you?

The Indiana Department of Insurance provides tips to help you find a life insurance policy that is the best fit for you Indianapolis — All life insurance policies have one thing in common – they are designed to pay money…

September 11, 2022

Community, Press Release

Flags at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day on Sept. 11, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at state facilities across Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Governor…

September 11, 2022

Press Release, Reminders, State

Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Per President Biden’s order, flags should be flown at half-staff immediately…

September 8, 2022

Community, Press Release

Girl Scouts Love State Parks events set for September 10, 2022

(Fort Wayne, IN) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) will join Girl Scouts around the country to mark Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend with activities at three state parks on Saturday, Sept. 10: · Tippecanoe River State Park,…

September 7, 2022

Community, Press Release

Tyson Foods Commits $2.5 Million to Fight Hunger by Partnering with Feeding America® Member Food Banks

Springdale, Ark – Tyson Foods announced today its commitment of $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America® member food banks to provide greater access to protein in communities facing hunger. This September, during Hunger Action Month®, Tyson…

September 7, 2022

Press Release

Learn about Artemis mission at free Observatory Open House Sept. 11, 2022 at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Learn more about NASA’s Artemis mission, and its goal of sending astronauts to the moon and beyond, at the first Indiana University Kokomo Observatory free open house of the academic year. Patrick Motl, professor of physics, will…

September 6, 2022

Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech to offer three-day QMA Insulin Administration class in Peru

PERU, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo is offering a three-day QMA Insulin Administration course in Peru that concludes with taking the state certification examination. The class will be offered in three phases, the first two meeting at Ivy…

September 6, 2022

Press Release, Road Closures

U.S. 24 west of Logansport to close for box culvert replacement on or after Sept. 12, 2022

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of U.S. 24 west of Logansport. Crews will be replacing a box culvert between C.R. 600 W and C.R. 800 W on or after September 12, with work…

September 6, 2022

Education, Press Release

Indiana allocates highest-ever single year investment in school safety

Secured School Safety Grant has distributed $132.9 million since 2013 The Indiana Secured School Safety Board has approved more than $22.9 million in matching state grants, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking school safety investments. The grants will be…

September 1, 2022

Community, Press Release

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Walton Library in September 2022

The Walton Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month with these offers in Sept. 2022: Friday, September 2nd- National Food Bank DayFor each nonperishable food item you drop off at the circulation desk, we will deduct $1.00 in overdue…

September 1, 2022

Education, Press Release, State

CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans Education Sweepstakes to award $10,000

INDIANAPOLIS — September is National College Savings Month, and Governor Eric Holcomb has highlighted the importance of saving for education with a Proclamation establishing September 2022 as College Savings Month in Indiana. To celebrate, one individual will be selected to…

September 1, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships during 2023 legislative session

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). Qualified candidates…

August 31, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

Tomorrow’s Teachers gives high school students a career path

KOKOMO, Ind. — As a high school student, Courtney Brackett knew she wanted a career working with children in some capacity. By participating in Indiana University Kokomo’s Tomorrow’s Teachers program, she earned college credits while a student at Kokomo High…

August 31, 2022

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Health launches monkeypox dashboard

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today launched a new data dashboard showing the prevalence of monkeypox cases in the state, broken down by age group, gender, ethnicity, race and public health district. Since mid-June, Indiana has reported 153 probable…

August 31, 2022

Community, Press Release

Scooter’s Coffee opens first location in Logansport, IN

Logansport, IN – Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 3225 East Market Street in Logansport, Indiana. To celebrate, the drive-thru location will be hosting a Grand Opening…

August 31, 2022

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Area responders participate in fire instructor certification training

LOGANSPORT, IN – Saturday was the culmination of a month long training for 13 responders from seven different area public safety agencies. Current certified fire instructors have been working to obtain a Fire Instructor II Certification thru training hosted at…

August 28, 2022

Community, Government, Press Release, State

State Sen. Stacey Donato to vice chair child services study committee in preparation for 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Child Services and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. Donato’s other assignments include the following:…

August 25, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

Indiana University Kokomo agreement with Pondicherry University provides international opportunities

KOKOMO, Ind. —Indiana University Kokomo expanded its international opportunities for students and faculty, with a new agreement signed with a university in India. Chancellor Mark Canada and Dean Chittibabu Govindarajulu of the School of Business, signed a memorandum of understanding…

August 25, 2022

Community, Education, Events, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets Tuesday@theTech with Information Technology focus on August 30, 2022

KOKOMO, Ind. – Information Technology fields will be in focus at the next Tuesday@theTech open house at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Aug. 30 and IT Professor Robyn Schmidt says that means an opportunity to look at the quality of…

August 25, 2022

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo alumnus putting IT education to work at Guardian Angel Hospice

KOKOMO, Ind. – Before he’d even completed his associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, Antonio Viera had moved into the full-time role of manager of Information Technology at Guardian Angel Hospice. With offices in Kokomo, Lafayette, Logansport and…

August 25, 2022