News & Information for Cass County, Indiana
New WIC Income Guidelines Benefit Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS—More Indiana families may be eligible for nutrition benefits through the Women, Infants and Children program under revised federal poverty guidelines for 2016. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program funded by the U.S. Department...
Ivy Tech names Dr. Sue Ellspermann as Community College’s next president
INDIANAPOLIS—The State Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana has appointed Dr. Sue Ellspermann as the next president of the state’s Community College system. With more than 30 years of experience...
Ivy Tech Kokomo sets welding, manufacturing tech courses for Summer 2016
KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering training opportunities in welding and advanced manufacturing this summer, courses that will prepare students for good-paying, in-demand skilled industrial jobs in north central Indiana. Certified...
Logansport HS names 2016 Hall of Distinction Inductee
The 2016 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is 1961 graduate, Dr. Bruce R. Baker. We look forward to recognizing Dr. Baker as our inductee to the Hall of Distinction at the 145th...
Silver alert issued for Logansport man
The Logansport Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Logansport, IN located 75 miles North of Indianapolis, Indiana. Carl Current is a 51 year old white male, 6 feet tall, 170...
Indiana State Fair announces four more concerts for 2016
Indianapolis – Today the fourth wave of 17 days of concerts was announced that will be part of the Free Stage lineup at the 2016 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 5-21....
CCCF announces applications available for “Back Home Again In Indiana” Scholarship
Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced that applications are now available for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such...
Milan latest ‘Bicentennial Citizen’ recipient
A Logansport woman who is among many volunteers that can be credited for making Indiana Special Olympians state champions is this week’s Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. Cinda Milan has been one of...
Cass County Resource Network Provides Midterm Updates on Community’s Aspirations
Cass County residents told United Way what they really want for our community and the Cass County Resource Network (CCRN) is working to make it happen! The mission of CCRN is to serve the...
GET TO KNOW: Dun-Rite Auto Repair
We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All...
Southeastern educator named Teacher of the Year
A fourth grade teacher at Galveston Elementary is the 2016-2017 Indiana Small and Rural School’s Association’s Rural Teacher of the Year last week. Brenda Bowman was honored last week at a surprise convocation. “My...
Flags at half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day
In accordance with a presidential proclamation, Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from...
Columbia Middle School Super Bowl Team in top 10
Congratulations to the Columbia Middle School Super Bowl team for being chosen, for the first time, as an Indiana Academic Super Bowl Top 10 Overall Junior Division Team! 2016 is the eighth year IASP...
15+ things happening May 13-15, 2016 in Cass County, Indiana
Listen with the link above. Community Garage Sales happen Friday May 13 and Saturday, May 14 in Twelve Mile. Maps are available at the bank, post office and community building in Twelve Mile. The...
Logansport Parks Administrator resigning after summer season
A man who went from serving on the Logansport Parks and Recreation Board to serving as the city’s parks administrator is stepping down from that position. Rich Brewer, a Logansport native who has served...
Fairview students, teachers and parents participate in Bike To School Day
Fairview Elementary School participated in Bike To School Day on Friday, May 6, 2016. “We did it last year for the first time and had about 45 students,” Principal Chris Hess said. “This year...
iVantage Names Logansport Memorial Hospital Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital
Logansport Memorial Hospital was recently named one of iVantage Health Analytics’ Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States. “Logansport Memorial is proud of the efforts of our physicians and staff who...
Commencement marks accomplishments of IU Kokomo graduates
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo lauded the achievements of the 607 members of the Class of 2016 with Commencement ceremonies Tuesday, May 10. Graduates celebrated at the Kokomo Event and Conference Center to a...
Hulman Terrace Club to hold open house for fans on May 18
INDIANAPOLIS — Want to enjoy club-level seating for a day? On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the Hulman Terrace Club, the newest club space at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will be open to the public....
Public power agreement meeting June 13
The recommended choice for Logansport to pursue in meeting its future electricity needs will be revealed to the public next month. Mayor Dave Kitchell, Utility Service Board President Dan Slusser, City Council President Teresa...
2016 Logansport High School Senior Awards
Logansport High School honored graduating seniors during the Senior Awards Program in McHale Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 9, 2016. Sixty-one students participated in the program and local scholarships awarded totaled approximately $170,000....
Indiana State Fair announces five more concerts
Indianapolis, IN – Today the third wave of the 17 days of concerts was announced that will be part of the Free Stage lineup at the 2016 Indiana State Fair, which will take place...
Burns named ‘Bicentennial Citizen’ recipient
A local judge who is one of the few people ever to coach a state championship team in Cass County is this week’s Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. Leo Burns has been known...
Logan’s Landing thanks volunteers for help with downtown cleanup
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Logan’s Landing held our annual “Downtown Green & Clean Day.” We had an absolutely amazing 211 volunteers this year! They all donated a few hours of their time on...
LMU releases electric rate comparisons
LMU released electric rate comparisons for residential customers and industrial customers this morning. LMU superintendent Paul Hartman says the comparisons are “some of the best we’ve ever experienced.” Residential Electric Rate Comparison (PDF) Industrial...
GET TO KNOW: Logansport High School Speech Team
We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All...
Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region celebrates 2016 commencement
If you’re a 2016 graduate, share a photo on our Facebook page and we’ll add it to this story! KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region – which includes campuses and instructional...
2016 Graduations & Commencements
Cass County Communication Network congratulates the Class of 2016! Share a photo on our Facebook page and we’ll create an album of Cass County’s 2016 graduates! Here’s information on commencement ceremonies for some Indiana...
Reserved seating sold out for historic 100th Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials celebrated an epic and historic milestone today, announcing that all reserved seating is officially sold out for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor...
‘Clean-up’ offer extended Saturday, May 7
Logansport residents overwhelmingly took advantage of free dumpster use last Saturday to do a community-wide “spring cleaning,” but it wasn’t enough. That’s why Mayor Dave Kitchell says two more dumpsters will be made available...
New Deadline for 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
The Cass County Community Foundation has received confirmation of changes to the Cass County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The 2017 scholarship recipient will now be named late in 2016. Previous scholarship recipients were...
Social Security releases most popular baby names for 2015
For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah are America’s most popular baby names. This marks the third year at number one for Noah and the second for Emma. There are two...
