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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pana Donuts opened its new store in Kokomo (551 S. Lafountain St.) and locals are enjoying fresh, in-house made donuts along with a menu of drinks and breakfast items. The shop is open every day from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. and has already sparked buzz in the community. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Dutch Bros Coffee opens its Kokomo location at 5 a.m. today at 2903 S. Washington St. The shop will serve a variety of drinks including energy drinks, protein coffee, boba, shakes, smoothies+ sparkling sodas. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ONE Church’s Women’s Ministries will host its annual Jingle Mingle Market at 2734 S Washington St.—the event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., where visitors can enjoy live Christmas music, shop booths from local businesses, and purchase tickets that support Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center and Narrow Gate Horse Ranch. Kokomo Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A survey by Indiana Farm Bureau shows that a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for ten will cost $53.62 this year, a 0.6% rise from last year—this compares to a national average of $55.18. Pharos-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo High School presented Newsies Jr. that featured catchy tunes, tap dancing, acrobatics and cameo appearances by vice principals—highlighting the story of young newspaper salesmen striking after the newspaper price increased. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Western School Corporation is planning to spend $8 million to upgrade intermediate school classrooms and install a turf football field, following discussions at a school board meeting Tuesday. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide details Christmas light displays in and near Kokomo with drive-thru, walk-thru and event options for families. The list shows route details, travel times, costs and stops — helping locals plan their festive holiday outing. The Kokomo Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University Kokomo athletes are in the national spotlight this weekend as senior Leslie Sprankles runs in the NAIA cross country championship today in Florida at 8:30 a.m., and the women’s volleyball team will face Reinhardt University at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Student Activities and Events Center — fans can support the Cougars through live updates and game attendance. Kokomo Lantern
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Friendsgiving Buffet
11 AM – 2 PM — Elite Event Center — Enjoy good company and delicious homemade food at a festive buffet.
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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.
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