Cotswold Hills is underwater
07/11/2025
Residents plead county commissioners for help with drainage
NEWS
Ivy Tech offers Leadership Kokomo 44
07/10/2025
Nine-month course empowers leaders to become resourceful stewards of the community
Who loves a parade?
07/09/2025
Large crowd turns out for Haynes-Apperson Parade and assorted fun
SPORTS
Hooping with the Cougars
07/10/2025
IU Kokomo offering two weeks of basketball camp
Bluegrass returns to Winding Creek
07/06/2025
Annual festival takes place Aug. 14-17
Outdoors with Bud, July 5, 2025
07/05/2025
You've picked a spot for your backyard archery range, but what are you going to shoot? This week, Bud discusses a couple different types of targets that will allow you to hone your skills while safely catching your arrows. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Features
Swine the center of Senior Showmanship
07/11/2025
4-H Fair tradition puts best of Howard County’s handlers on display
Gen Z’s deep need for mentorship
07/11/2025
Gen Z is currently the largest generation globally and in the U.S. That fact alone makes their influence on the world undeniable. But what’s even more striking is the hunger this generation has for mentorship, not just career guidance or academic help, but for real, intentional life mentorship. Spiritual direction. Emotional support. Wisdom from those who’ve walked the road before them.
Who loves a parade?
07/09/2025
Large crowd turns out for Haynes-Apperson Parade and assorted fun
Obituaries
Obituaries, July 11, 2025
07/11/2025
Christopher “Chris” L. McKoon, Dale Edward Etherington, Helen Vanneta Straley Agnew, Rebecca “Becky” Ann Goodwin, Thomas Joe Simmons, Rance Wesley "Rance" Trine
Obituaries, July 10, 2025
07/10/2025
Angela Dawn (Richardson) Murdock, Ronald Lee Rice Sr.
Obituaries, July 9, 2025
07/09/2025
Rosaline R. Johnson Blinn, Gregory "Greg" Dean Ellis, Ellen Berdean (Rody) Gerhart, Jace Michael Bryant, Doris June Robbins
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LANTERN PODCASTS
The Lamp, July 9, 2025: The Howard County 4-H Fair
07/09/2025
It's Fair Week, and there is plenty to see, do, and enjoy! The Lantern's April Chaplin highlights some of the events taking place during the remainder of the week-long summer tradition. To see the full schedule of events and learn more about what the fair has to offer, check out the Lantern's story here!
Outdoors with Bud, June 28, 2025
06/28/2025
This week, Bud takes aim at backyard archery. That's right. He has some tips for constructing an effective, safe, and enjoyable archery range in the backyard, whether you're in a rural or suburban setting. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Outdoors with Bud, June 22, 2025
06/22/2025
It's still a bit early in the boating season as summer arrives, and there are still some hazards lurking beneath the water that boaters need to be aware of and avoid. This week, Bud Fields discusses how staying aware of your surroundings and scanning for hazards is important to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating trip. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
From our Readers
07/11/2025
Gen Z’s deep need for mentorship
Gen Z is currently the largest generation globally and in the U.S. That fact alone makes their influence on the world undeniable. But what’s even more striking is the hunger this generation has for mentorship, not just career guidance or academic help, but for real, intentional life mentorship. Spiritual direction. Emotional support. Wisdom from those who’ve walked the road before them.
07/09/2025
From students to stakeholders
Building a lifelong IU Kokomo community
07/08/2025
Connecting the dots
Martha Warner’s impactful journey as alumni board president