Nonprofit leaders complete Community Foundation educational course
06/30/2025

Nonprofit leaders complete Community Foundation educational course

Since 2021, the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties has offered the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Series to local nonprofit leaders. The series is designed to educate participants on the fundamental skills involved in nonprofit management, with monthly sessions on topics including board development, marketing, fundraising, grant writing, and more.

Freedom from anxiety through Jesus
06/27/2025

Freedom from anxiety through Jesus

Throughout my life, I’ve dealt with an overwhelming amount of anxiety. There were seasons when it became almost unbearable, debilitating to the point where simply functioning felt like an impossible task. I know what it’s like to try and mask the trembling hands, to force smiles, and to move through life pretending everything is fine.

J JC Barnett III
IU Kokomo gets physical with kids
06/27/2025

IU Kokomo gets physical with kids

Student-led FIT camp fights childhood obesity with wellness education

D Danielle Rush, Communications Specialist, Indiana University Kokomo
Pack the Cruiser with Kroger
06/26/2025

Pack the Cruiser with Kroger

Kroger and the Kokomo Police Department will unite Saturday, June 28, to fight hunger, asking customers to join their efforts to “Pack the Cruiser.” The four-hour food drive, filling a police vehicle with nutritious food, will gather donations from generous Kroger customers who wish to help the Howard County Health Department during an especially challenging summer.

Rising Star vocalists headed to semi-finals
06/25/2025

Rising Star vocalists headed to semi-finals

The Rising Star vocal competition wrapped up its preliminary round on June 13 with four singers advancing to the semi-final round, which takes place this Friday evening, June 27, at the Rhine Hall Event Venue, 507 N. Union St.

Patrick Munsey Patrick Munsey
No One Rides Alone Aug. 16
06/25/2025

No One Rides Alone Aug. 16

The third annual No One Rides Alone Breast Cancer Ride will take place Sat., Aug. 16, at Harley-Davidson of Kokomo, 335 S, 00 EW, on south Ind. 931.

Patrick Munsey Patrick Munsey
Thirst No More
06/24/2025

Thirst No More

Youth group pouring Christ's love into kids needing guidance

Setting minds on fire
06/24/2025

Setting minds on fire

IU Kokomo's Ignite Your Future Kids College expands world for middle schoolers

B By Danielle Rush, Communications Specialist, Indiana University Kokomo
Park Band features ‘Spotlight on Youth’
06/17/2025

Park Band features ‘Spotlight on Youth’

This article is brought to you by Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union. Your blood could be someone’s lifeline. Join us at Solidarity on Tuesday, June 25, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. for our summer Blood Drive with the Red Cross! Just one donation can save up to three lives—that’s a powerful way to make a difference in your community.

K Keith Whitford
Garden Stroll this Saturday
06/17/2025

Garden Stroll this Saturday

The 24th Annual Garden Stroll will take place on Sat., June 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event. Tourists can purchase tickets for $10 at the stroll’s welcome center at the Kokomo Howard County Public Library’s south branch, 1755 E. Center Road. Kids age 12 and under tour for free.

Patrick Munsey Patrick Munsey
Building something extraordinary
06/17/2025

Building something extraordinary

IUK Teachers of Distinction Awards honor classroom excellence

D Danielle Rush, Communications Specialist, Indiana University Kokomo
By grace alone
06/13/2025

By grace alone

Heaven isn't a reward for good behavior

J JC Barnett III