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Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Robert Miller & Son Furniture celebrates 70 years in business and marks its long history in Kokomo. The company began when a local Chrysler worker started selling Kirby vacuums on the side, an idea that grew into a trusted business. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nearly a dozen IU Kokomo alumni have their work on display in a new exhibition at the IU Kokomo Art Gallery which opened Aug. 20 — the show includes oil paintings, mixed media embroidery, digital illustrations, acrylic paintings, photography and video work from 11 artists who earned degrees in new media, art and technology and art programs. The exhibition highlights the creative talent of Kokomo graduates and offers a glimpse into the evolving art scene at the university. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Due dates for Indiana student loan repayment remain uncertain amid federal changes and students not granted forgiveness during the Biden administration could face early repayment—research shows the average debt is $33,000 with nearly $31 billion owed statewide. Pharos-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Austin Day from Greentown was sworn in as the new deputy of the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office during a regular meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners—he took his oath in front of friends, family, and county officials. Kokomo Tribune
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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.
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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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