Kokomo Rescue Mission Hosts Annual Back To School Assistance Program
Alli Lee Alli Lee

Kokomo Rescue Mission Hosts Annual Back To School Assistance Program

The Kokomo Rescue Mission hosted its annual Back to School Assistance Program beginning on Tuesday with the final sessions taking place on Thursday and Friday at Grace United Methodist Church. The program provides new socks, shoes, and undergarments to students of income-qualifying families in grades K-12 (ages 5 -18).

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Local Entrepreneur Spreads Joy with Annual Block Party in Kokomo
Heidi Pruitt Heidi Pruitt

Local Entrepreneur Spreads Joy with Annual Block Party in Kokomo

If you ask Lionel McNeil what his goal in life is, he’ll say to make people smile. And in 2019, he set off to do just that and officially opened the widely known and recognized HomeTeam Ice Cream truck — a move that has since become a symbol of happiness for the Kokomo community.

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Wednesday at the Howard County 4-H Fair (Photo Gallery)
Erin Larison Erin Larison

Wednesday at the Howard County 4-H Fair (Photo Gallery)

Clearer weather made for a much less soggy day as the Howard County 4-H Fair continued Wednesday in Greentown — making for an evening of whirl-you-silly rides, tasty food and more, all capping off with the annual talent show. Check out some of our favorite moments from the fair on Wednesday.

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5 Must-Attend Events This Weekend Near Me
Heidi Pruitt Heidi Pruitt

5 Must-Attend Events This Weekend Near Me

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Central Indiana? From a Taylor Swift-themed brunch to a Jeep fundraiser event that supports a great cause, there's something for everyone.

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Kokomo Post Kids Eat, Play, Learn: July 11
Alli Lee Alli Lee

Kokomo Post Kids Eat, Play, Learn: July 11

Hey Kokomo! It’s that time of the week again. Our staff with kids are happy to share a few of the places their kids like to eat, play, and learn in and around Howard County. Check out this week’s picks for yourself! 

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Monday at the Howard County 4-H Fair (Photo Gallery)
Erin Larison Erin Larison

Monday at the Howard County 4-H Fair (Photo Gallery)

The Howard County 4-H Fair kicked off Monday in Greentown with swine, rabbit, llama/alpaca, poultry/pigeons and goat shows, as well as the kickoff to the Little Miss Howard County Princess and the Miss Howard County Queen pageants. Check out our photos from the kickoff here.

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Five Years of ‘Jammin for the Camp’
Heidi Pruitt Heidi Pruitt

Five Years of ‘Jammin for the Camp’

If you’re looking for an unforgettable evening filled with music, community and a chance to make a difference, you won't want to miss the fifth annual "Jammin’ for the Camp" at Foster Park.

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Little Foodies: Tasting the New Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut Flavor
Bree Bragg Bree Bragg

Little Foodies: Tasting the New Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut Flavor

A new episode of Little Foodies just aired on The Kokomo Post. This week, the usual trio of Ellie, Jude, and Brennen switched up a bit as Blakely filled in for Jude. The trio took on the challenge of tasting the new limited-edition Dr. Pepper flavor—Creamy Coconut.

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Kokomo Summer KidVentures: KHCPL Russiaville
Alli Lee Alli Lee

Kokomo Summer KidVentures: KHCPL Russiaville

Summer Vacation is here and it won’t last long. We want you to explore Kokomo and lead you on some fun and simple local adventures with your family each week. Join us each week for a new summer KidVenture . For our next KidVenture we played at the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at the Russiaville Branch of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library!

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