Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Good morning, Kokomo.
🏘️ Community
The North Central Indiana chapter of Ainsley's Angels is hosting an art auction today at Artworks Gallery — 210 N.
Main St. — from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and proceeds will benefit the local chapter.
🎭 Culture
The City of Kokomo has announced its free Summer Concert Series at the Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion in Foster Park running from June 7 to Sept.
27, featuring acts such as The Blooze Brothers, John R. Miller, Andy Frasco and the U.N., and Everclear. Old Ben Bash on Aug. 30 will feature Andy Frasco and the U.N. with opening act Fresh Hops—offering a family-friendly night of live music, local food and community fun.
🎓 Education
Six Indiana University Kokomo students showcased their research during the inaugural Regionals at the Rotunda event on March 26 at the Indiana Statehouse, highlighting projects from IU Kokomo, IU East, IU Northwest, IU South Bend & IU Southeast.
Their projects covered topics in biology, computer science, history & biochemistry and showed how these regional campus scholars are emerging in their fields.
IU Kokomo said its program to help paraprofessionals become teachers is growing as more students enroll to change careers.
The program starts on the first day of college—helping students learn about each other.
🏈 Sports
The IU Kokomo Cougars ended their four-game winning streak when Indiana Tech defeated them 11-10 in a tight midweek game - Gavin Smith hit a key two-run homer for the Cougars, but Indiana Tech scored seven runs in the fifth inning to lock in the win.
Indiana Tech built an early lead and continued with timely strikes in later innings, leaving the Cougars short of a comeback.
🎉 Kokomo Events
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Birth and Baby Express
1:30-6:30 p.m. — Community Howard Regional Health — Registration not required for partners — Gain essential knowledge about labor, baby care, and hospital procedures in this informative class.
Elite Easter Buffet 2025
11 AM – 12 PM — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — Adult $25, Children 10 & Under $12 — Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of deliciousness this Easter Sunday.
Indiana USA Gymnastics Champions Banquet
10 a.m. — Bel Air Events — Tickets required — Celebrate the achievements of Indiana's gymnastics champions and graduating seniors in a night of recognition and inspiration.
2025 Kokomo Home Show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Markland Mall — Free Admission — Discover local solutions for home and landscaping improvements this spring.
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