Daily
Kokomo
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Church has announced free wedding ceremonies for Christian couples who want an affordable way to join in marriage; couples can reserve a time slot on November 22 in several locations including Bourbon + Lakeville, Logansport, Plymouth, Rochester, Starke County, Winamac, and the Biker Church of the Heartland. Giant.fm
- ➤ A multi-year project to honor fallen public service workers ended Friday when a memorial bench was unveiled at the Kokomo Public Maintenance and Refuse Department—led by AFSCME Local 2185 and local police and fire unions—and paid tribute to workers who died on the job. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ City officials announced (the famous vehicle) that the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will join the Kokomo Christmas Parade (starting at 5:30 p.m.) on Dec. 6 in downtown Kokomo. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ This week, locals visited Howard County Veterans Memorial Park along South Goyer Road to honor veterans with a Walk of Honor featuring engraved names and granite monuments representing each military branch—open 24 hours for reflection. The park, dedicated in September 2000, commemorates service from past conflicts through the Global War on Terror and stands as a lasting tribute in Kokomo. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ The Frozen Sandlot will open for its eighth season on Nov. 28 at Kokomo Municipal Stadium—this ice skating rink is a partnership between the City of Kokomo and Bridges Outreach that offers workforce development opportunities for students. Kokomo Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University experts and Mayor Moore presented a Futurecast report at IU Kokomo that painted a challenging economic picture for 2026—citing less than 2 percent national growth, rising state unemployment, and uncertainty from trade policies. They also highlighted local issues such as changes at the StarPlus Energy plant and new housing developments that may affect Kokomo’s market moving forward. Kokomo Lantern
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tiffany Brown won the Spelling Bee Explosion at the Carver Community Center on Sunday afternoon, sponsored by Gentlemen & Scholars. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Pendleton Heights teacher Gary Rhodes transformed an online spirit wear store into a tool for teaching business skills—his profile detailed how this class project brought real-world lessons into the classroom. Kokomo Tribune
-
Friendsgiving Buffet
11 AM – 2 PM — Elite Event Center — Enjoy good company and delicious homemade food at a festive buffet.
-
Breakfast Buffet with the Grinch
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Elite Event Center — Enjoy the festive fun and delicious food while mingling with the Grinch.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
About Daily Kokomo
Welcome to the Daily Kokomo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kokomo, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Kokomo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kokomo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kokomo and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Kokomo
A free Kokomo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailykokomo.com/sitemap