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Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area to present honorary degree to Mike Fincher

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area will present an honorary degree to former Logansport Mayor Michael Fincher in recognition of his many contributions to the College and his community. The honorary Associate of Science in College…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area honors 2019’s top instructors

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area is honoring two instructors with the region’s top awards for excellence in instruction during commencement May 10. Kelly Williams of Russiaville, associate professor and department chair for Nursing, is being…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region honors outstanding academics at 2019 Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 10. Genevieve Phillips of Noblesville, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo welcomes Tomorrow’s Teachers students from Cass County

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Education welcomed members of its first incoming class of Tomorrow’s Teachers: Growing Our Own students, during its annual recognition ceremony. Ten high school seniors, who have completed dual credit classes taught at…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

New teachers, health care professionals applauded at recognition ceremonies

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the achievements of 138 members of the Class of 2019 in the fields of education, nursing, and radiologic science. Faculty honored 27 graduates from the School of Education, 25 in the Division of Allied…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ceremonies celebrate IU Kokomo honors students, master’s degrees

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the academic achievements of its students with its annual master’s hooding ceremony and honors convocation Monday, May 6. Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke commended students for their personal commitment to excellence, and challenged them to become…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo students honored for academic success

KOKOMO, Ind. – Nearly 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for academic excellence in fields ranging from Spanish to business, and nursing to communications, with selection for national honor societies. Beta Gamma Sigma honorary for business One faculty member and…

May 5, 2019

Logansport Cass County Chamber Members with Numbers and Words Staff

Achievements, Community

Numbers & Words recognized as May 2019 Logansport-Cass County Chamber Member of the Month

Congratulations Numbers & Words, 1330 E. Broadway, on receiving the Logansport-Cass Co. Chamber of Commerce May Member of the Month Award for celebrating 30 years in business! Donna Weida started Numbers & Words on Court Street in May 1989, offering…

May 3, 2019

Achievements, Community

Ivy Tech Logansport students honored at PTK Catalyst 2019

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students from Ivy Tech’s Logansport campus brought home several international awards from PTK Catalyst 2019, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international academic honor society for…

April 30, 2019

Achievements, Community

Frohreich chosen as ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport native who recently published a book is recognized this week as the community’s outstanding citizen. Keith Frohreich recently released “Blackberries are Red when Green” based on his formative years in Cass County. He drew upon those experiences and…

April 22, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Six area teens awarded ‘Work Ethic’ scholarships to Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Six area teens have been named the first recipients of a new Ivy Tech Community College scholarship aimed at rewarding graduates who are earning the Indiana Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) along with their diploma. The students…

April 21, 2019

Achievements, Community

Rozzi named “Citizen of the Week”

A Logansport vocalist who recently sang the national anthem at the IHSAA basketball finals in Indianapolis received a special city honor Monday. Sophia Rozzi was part of the festivities for the state championship in Indianapolis. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced Monday…

April 17, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: A Honor Roll Third Grade: Mya Hershberger, Molly Hunnicutt, Sommer Lucero, Yadira Melo, Austin Musselman, Troutlawla Say, Jaxson Zimmerman…

April 14, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to the following Fairview Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: A Honor Roll Third Grade: Fourth Grade:Kaytlyn Abbott, Robert Clem, Christopher Curry, Alana Fagan, Nevaeh Hayden, Roberto Juan-Sebastian, Connor…

April 14, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to the following Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd Quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. “A” Honor Roll 3rd Grade— Ava Angle, Bryleigh Byers, Bentley Fross, Madelyn Hillis, Drew Landis, Delaney McLaughlin, Claire…

April 14, 2019

Achievements, Community

Pasquale named Logansport Citizen of the Week

Carol Pasquale retired last week after a 49-year career at Logansport State Hospital. She was recognized by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. Today, she adds the honor of being named Logansport’s Citizen of the Week. Mayor Dave Kitchell,…

April 8, 2019

Achievements, Community

Mitchell named ‘Citizen of the Week’

The director of the local shelter for the homeless is a British native, but he calls Logansport home. Jason Mitchell also has found a home helping the homeless in Logansport as director of the Emmaus Mission Center. His work in…

April 1, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 6th Grade High Honor Roll Jaylynn Elpers, Nolan Hahn, Allen Healton, Curtis Henry, Sydney Holmquist, Riley Johnson, Madeline Leicht,…

March 31, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson…

March 28, 2019

Achievements, Community

Logansport High School Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 4.0+ 9th Grade Lorena Alvarez-Gomez, Brayan Escobedo, Guadalupe Figueroa, Magdalene Fincher, Laritza Garcia Miranda, Evan Gay, Liam Gay,…

March 28, 2019