Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Community Foundation of Howard County awarded over $235,000 in competitive grants during the first half of 2025 to support local nonprofits—an effort that underscores its commitment to community aid.
🎓 Education
The IU Kokomo School of Nursing held its induction ceremony on August 20 at Havens Auditorium to welcome 76 new nursing students, with faculty praising their commitment and outlining the challenges ahead.
Assistant Dean Stephanie Pratt and Dean Angela Opsahl congratulated the students, who wore red scrubs and recited the Nursing Pledge—signifying their dedication to patient care.
🏛️ Government
The Kokomo City Council will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall — an informal session is set to start at 5:30 p.m. to prepare for official business.
🏈 Sports
The Western Lady Panthers kicked off the season with a 6-2 win over the Wildkats on August 16 at home.
They scored five goals in the first half—while the Wildkats added one later—to set the stage for upcoming matches.
🎉 Kokomo Events
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Kokomo Sports Card Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Kokomo Shriner's Club — Free entry — Discover a treasure trove of new and vintage sports cards and memorabilia.
TreeHouse! Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Free cover — Experience a high-energy reggae jam rock performance filled with conscious lyrics and tropical grooves.
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