Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller about NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope #UnfoldTheUniverse art challenge: Deadline for Submissions EXTENDED: Good news! We will now keep the #UnfoldTheUniverse art challenge open through the return of our…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has announced several additions to the 2022 stamp program first announced last fall. All stamp designs are preliminary and subject to change. Palace of Fine Arts An eye-catching sight in the Marina District of…
KOKOMO — Seven hundred eighty-three full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the fall 2021 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…
We’ve compiled the following information from various sources as a public service. Please use the links below or contact your healthcare provider for additional info. WHERE CAN I GET A COVID-19 TEST? The following locations offer COVID-19 testing in Cass…
KOKOMO, Ind. – When you’ve always lived in a small town, it’s hard to imagine living and working in a large city. But when you see someone from your town, and from your university, who has achieved success, it’s easier…
KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo honors part-time students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2021. To qualify for the Dean’s List, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.…
Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who were recognized for their achievements in the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2021-2022 school year: Kindergarten All Stars Sophia Abercrombie, Blaine Adair, Ryker Adams, Makena Alsup, Sophia Alves, Kywren Anderson, Nancy Avila,…
Year-end figures released at the January 2022 Cass County Community Foundation board meeting reported the Foundation’s total assets to be over $32.5 million, up from $28 million at the end of 2020. Over 91% of the foundation’s assets are permanent…
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell invite Indiana high school students to apply for the 2022 Governor’s STEM Team. Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017 to highlight…
Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary students who were recognized for their achievements during the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2021-2022 school year: All Star Kindergarten: Pascual Baltazar Hernandez, Darrell Enteril, Jermany Gonzalez, Kaijou Justice, Cing Kim, Gemma LaOrange, Valeria…
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions…
The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 12, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19, for the second week. Only 11 Indiana…
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival announces today that registration is now open for the 2022 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group. Each year, the 500 Festival relies on a dedicated team of volunteers to ensure its events and programs continue to deliver a lasting…
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is responding to five positive COVID-19 tests within the Cass County Jail. Today, after consultation with the Indiana State Department of Health, Cass County Health Department Staff, Cass County EMS staff and Quality Correctional Care…
We received the following e-mail from the Indiana Department of Health: January 12, 2022 The Indiana Department of Health has set up a testing and vaccination clinic near you at the Cass County Fairgrounds Building. No appointment is necessary, so…
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb addressed a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday as he delivered his 2022 State of the State Address. The Governor’s progress report celebrated accomplishments and focused on next steps to enhance…
Congratulations to the following Pioneer Jr-Sr High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd grading period of the 2021-2022 school year: 6th Grade All A Honor Roll: Gaige William Fiore 7th Grade All A Honor Roll: Jon…
KOKOMO, Ind. – Faculty and staff welcomed 32 future healthcare professionals to the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, with its traditional induction ceremony for the spring 2022 semester. Samantha Fouts, clinical assistant professor of nursing, welcomed…
A new Indiana Floodplain Information Portal (INFIP) is available that will save users valuable time. INFIP is designed to show flood risk associated with Indiana bodies of water and provide information specifically for local and state floodplain permitting. The information is based on the regulatory floodplain limits, because floods exceeding the…
KOKOMO, Ind. – Learn more about the recent launch of the largest and most powerful space telescope ever constructed, during an open house at the Indiana University Kokomo Observatory. Patrick Motl, professor of physics, will begin the event at 7 p.m.…
