Also, tickets on sale now for Ivy Tech's Doing the Dream; Mitchell joins Community First
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Operation Blue Horizon invites the community to a candlelight vigil honoring the lives lost in Minneapolis and those impacted by the violence and harm happening across our country. This gathering is meant to hold space for grief, reflection, and collective care during a moment that has left many feeling angry, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.
The vigil will take place Wednesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rhine Hall, 507 N. Union St. Candles will be provided. Community guest speakers will share reflections on the current state of our nation, followed by a faith leaders guiding a prayer and moment of silence in remembrance of the lives lost.
Tickets on sale now for Ivy Tech’s Doing the Dream
Tickets for Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s 2026 “Doing the Dream: community banquet are on sale through Jan. 29. The banquet, featuring Chamique Holdsclaw, a powerful mental health advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA Hall of Famer, is set for Thursday, Feb. 5, in Hingst Hall on the Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus.
This is the 22nd year Ivy Tech Kokomo has presented “Doing the Dream” events designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 2026 event is focused on the role mental health plays in living a successful life. The keynote speaker, long hailed as the “female Michael Jordan,” has lived the heights and depths of athletic success and mental illness. Her presentations emphasize the importance of good mental health to the success of our students and our community and offer hope and help to others negotiating these challenges.
Tickets for the Feb. 5 banquet are $60 each and can be purchased at this link: ivytech.edu/DoingtheDream or by contacting Miriam Thomas, development director, at 463-298-0925. All proceeds support the Ivy Tech Kokomo “Doing the Dream” Scholarship as well as mental health services for students at Ivy Tech.
Once again, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is speaker sponsor for Doing the Dream, which annually brings leaders from throughout the community together with a distinguished speaker to address issues of local, state and national importance.
Other sponsors of this year’s events include Ascension St. Vincent, the City of Kokomo, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Community First Bank of Indiana, Community Howard Regional Health, Duke Energy, Howard County Government, Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo Common Council, MAB Productions, Rozzi’s Catering, Sam’s Club, Silver Birch of Kokomo, and Solidarity Federal Credit Union. The program also is supported by a grant from the William and Sharon Bassett Youth Fund in the Community Foundation of Howard County.
Mitchell joins Community First
Community First Bank (CFB) is pleased to announce Mitch Mitchell as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Group Manager. With nearly 20 years of experience in lending and credit, Mitch brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to helping businesses succeed.
Mitch’s background includes senior lender and chief lending officer roles, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the University of Saint Francis and a certificate from the Barret School of Banking. His leadership and industry knowledge will be instrumental in supporting CFB’s mission to reinvest in local neighborhoods and foster growth for businesses and communities.
Outside of work, Mitch is dedicated to his family and enjoys coaching youth sports. Community First Bank is proud to welcome Mitch and looks forward to the positive impact he will bring to clients and the community.