Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Swartzell receives ISBA Region 4 Outstanding Board Service Award

ROYAL CENTER, Ind. – Brad Swartzell, a longtime member of the Pioneer Regional School Corporation Board of School Trustees, has been selected as recipient of the 2026 Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) Region 4 Outstanding Board Service Award, recognizing his…

September 29, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night is Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026

Here’s an opportunity shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night You’re invited to participate in NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night Saturday, September 19th. It is an annual worldwide public engagement program…

September 19, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo celebrates August 2026 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 119 students who earned degrees in August 2026. The graduates represent 23 Indiana counties and two states. Those who earned degrees include: Alexandria Whitney Ann Gosnell, Bachelor of Science in Education Amboy …

September 17, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Cass County invited to celebrate 2026 Red Ribbon Week and Month

Schools, businesses, organizations, families and community members are encouraged to help promote healthy, drug-free choices CASS COUNTY, Ind. — Partners for a Drug Free Cass County and Stand UP Cass County are inviting the entire community to participate in Red…

September 11, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Summer students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors

KOKOMO, Ind. — Eighty-one full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2026 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…

September 1, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Nursing students welcomed in traditional induction ceremony at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Nearly 70 students wore the red scrubs that mark them as Indiana University Kokomo nursing students for the first time during the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions’ traditional induction ceremony on Wednesday (August 19). The…

August 23, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Pioneer Elementary second graders kick off school year with STEM and team-building activities

Royal Center, Indiana — Pioneer Elementary School’s second-grade students started the new school year with hands-on learning experiences designed to build STEM skills, encourage teamwork, and spark curiosity. During the first week of school, students participated in engaging activities that…

August 19, 2026

Community, Education

What’s Up NASA Skywatching Tips August 2026

Here are a couple of links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: What’s Up NASA Skywatching Tips August 2026 Bing Videos Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech, Raquel Villanueva, science.nasa.gov NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse –…

August 5, 2026

Education

What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA, NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday, Independence Day Wishes from the Space Station and Astronomy Picture of the Day

Here are a few links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA/JPL-Caltech, Raquel Villanueva, science.nasa.gov NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday Credit: NASA Independence Day Wishes from the Space Station…

July 2, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Orientations for 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application

The Cass County Community Foundation has set orientation dates and times for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Students graduating high school in 2027 who wish to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship must attend a mandatory orientation…

June 27, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank partners with Logansport High School to support new Financial Literacy curriculum requirement

Representatives from Logansport Savings Bank proudly presented Logansport High School Principal Michael Miller with a check to support a new financial literacy program for LHS students. From left to right: Jeromie Wright – EVP/Chief Banking and Credit Officer, Ezequiel Alvarez…

June 21, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank Junior Board raises $4,425 for Emmaus Thrift Store expansion through “Turning Dollars into Change” Fundraiser

ABOVE: The Logansport Savings Bank Junior Board students present Emmaus Mission Center Executive Director Jason Mitchell with a check for their fundraiser total. Standing with Logansport Savings Bank President and CEO Chad Higgins, these students contributed $4,425 to the Emmaus…

June 21, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Junior High Honor Roll for 2nd Semester of 2025-2026 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior High students who made the honor roll for the 2nd semester of the 2025-2026 school year: High Honor Roll Cooper Adams, Isabella Alford, Lucas Amor, Collins Aulbach, Olivia Banta, Reagan Beck, Rowan Beck, Brynnley…

June 7, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass High School Honor Roll for 2nd Semester of 2025-2026 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd semester of the 2025-2026 school year: High Honor Roll Brailyn Adams, Alexis Alford, Khloe Arvin, Emily Baber, Gwendolyn Barker, Levi Bell, Allyson Berry, Rebekah…

June 7, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Junior High Honor Roll for Q4 of 2025-2026 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior High school students who made the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year: High Honor Roll Cooper Adams, Isabella Alford, Lucas Amor, Kate Armstrong, Collins Aulbach, Olivia Banta, Reagan Beck,…

June 7, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass High School Honor Roll for Q4 of 2025-2026 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass High School students who made the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year: High Honor Roll Alexis Alford, Mayce Armstrong, Khloe Arvin, Gwendolyn Barker, Levi Bell, Allyson Berry, Rebekah Birkey, Adalyn…

June 7, 2026

Community, Education

NASA Skywatching Tips for June 2026

Here’s some info from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: What’s Up: June 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA Science Skywatching Highlights · June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction · June 11–15: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after…

June 4, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Spring dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — In the spring 2026 semester, 785 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…

May 28, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo students rewarded for academic excellence with honor society induction

KOKOMO, Ind. — Nearly 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were recognized for academic achievement in fields ranging from political science to sociology, and from radiologic sciences to communication arts, with their selection for national honor societies. Phi of Indiana Chapter…

May 21, 2026

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Pinning ceremony honors Indiana University Kokomo nursing, OTA graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored its 2026 graduates at its traditional pinning ceremony on Wednesday (May 6) in Havens Auditorium. Nine students earned the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences,…

May 17, 2026