Night of Hope fills Foster Park
Hundreds gather to celebrate recovery, mourn victims of substance abuse
The Lamp, September 11, 2025: The HCHS Cemetery Walk
This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Howard County Historical Society Executive Director Anne Shaw about the upcoming Cemetery Walk, taking place Oct. 10-11 in Crown Point Cemetery. Tickets are on sale now by visiting https://howardcountymuseum.org/
Kokomo’s coziest bookstore
Secondhand Stories laying claim to title in downtown
Let Us Grow conference Sept. 20-21
Phenomenal Women's Ministry hosts event, themed 'Growing Close to God's Heart'
Already pardoned
Forgiveness is not about worthiness, it’s about acceptance
Pulling for people
It’s the Little Things arrives on local nonprofit scene
Silver Birch graced by royalty
Peach Ball king and queen crowned at annual ball
Robotics gear up at Carver
STEM programming taking center stage for students
Relay for Life releases schedule
Pickleball, medieval combat, cornhole, and pie eating among activities
The Lamp, September 4, 2025: Rockers for Knockers
This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey talks with Mike Milligan about the upcoming Rockers for Knockers fundraising concert to benefit the fights against breast cancer taking place in the local community. It all takes place Friday, Oct. 3, at the Phi Delta Kappa facility, 2401 Saratoga Dr. Tickets are $20 at the door.
Dueling Pianos return to Ivy Tech
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CAM ready to take next step
Much more than a shelter, organization eager to grow under Williams
So long to Summer
A review of some of the highlights of the season
Downtown goes to Hollywood
KHCPL’s 48-Hour Film Contest underway this weekend
Park Band brings the GOAT
The Kokomo Park Band will celebrate the upcoming Labor Day weekend with a free concert titled "The G.O.A.T." (Greatest Of All Time) on Sunday, August 31, at 7 p.m. The event will feature flutist Trudy Whitford.
Community Family Fun Day
A Community Family Fun Day will take place at The Connexion Church, 700 E. Southway Blvd., on Sat., Aug. 30, from 1:30-7:30 p.m. The event will include bounce houses, a raffle, a dunk tank, face painting, a petting zoo, karaoke, and booths from nonprofits, churches, and vendors.
Little Things Community Dinner
A community dinner will be held on Wed., Sept. 3, to benefit Cops 4 Kidz. The dinner takes place at the FOP Lodge, 102 W. Markland, beginning at 5 p.m., and the event is open to the public.
Leading with Grace
Groups Scholars student, faculty, earn IU recognition
DSI to dedicate all-abilities outdoor space
DSI Together with Bona Vista will dedicate a new all-abilities outdoor space on Wed., Sept. 24. The space will be an active hub where individuals can explore, play, and grow together. The space encourages participation, promotes wellbeing, and builds independence for all.
The Lamp, August 28, 2025: Comedy and Rocky Horror
This week, Kokomo Lantern publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Tricia and Horner and Amanda Duncan of Rhine Hall Events about a pair of upcoming events you won't want to miss. The Comedy for a Cause competition will give contestants a chance to win the title of Kokomo's Funniest Comedian over a four-week competition. And a portion of the proceeds are donated to local charities. And this is the 50th anniversary of the cult-classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rhine Hall will put on two interactive performances of the show in October. Watch to get the details!
Pages Across Kokomo starts a new chapter
IU Kokomo, Kokomo Howard County Public Library partner to offer book club
Buddy Bags hits the road
Rotary Club, United Way partner for colorful food delivery
Inspire, encourage, develop
Youth Summit brings positive message to IU Kokomo
When God sets the appointment
Faith, when shared, helps others believe