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Kokomo, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Kokomo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Kokomo neighbors just graduated from IU Kokomo
  • How a Kokomo IU student landed a coveted American Idol audition
  • See how every IU Kokomo runner finished at Crimson Pride Invitational

Also on today's calendar: Festival of Quilts 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Monday: Cooler with heavy t-storms, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IU Kokomo celebrates August 2026 graduates · (casscountyonline.com) — Indiana University Kokomo has recognized 119 August 2026 graduates, including dozens from Kokomo earning degrees in fields like nursing, business, counseling, and biology. Local residents can spot familiar names and see the breadth of programs IU Kokomo offers to students from across north-central Indiana and beyond.
   

• IU Kokomo student earns Silver Ticket for American Idol audition (iu.edu) — A Kokomo-based Indiana University Kokomo sophomore just earned a coveted American Idol Silver Ticket, guaranteeing her a live audition with a show executive producer next week. Balancing radiography studies with her musical dreams, she credits local schools, church, and supportive IU Kokomo professors as she honors a promise to her late grandmother to pursue a major singing opportunity.
   

• Crimson Pride Invitational 2026 - Complete Results (Raw) (milesplit.com) — IU Kokomo runners turned in strong performances at the Crimson Pride Invitational, with both women’s and men’s teams placing multiple athletes in the top 25 over 5K and 8K distances. These complete results let Kokomo fans see every local finisher’s time, from front-runners to those still developing, and track how the program stacks up against Northern Kentucky, Indiana East, Hanover, and IU Columbus.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Drums Along the Wildcat – Sept 19, 10:00 AM - Dark
    This is a FREE publicly accessible Native American gathering featuring Native drums, dancers, vendors, and food. Local nonprofit agencies and… (Nextdoor Holiday Kokomo II)
  • Hello!
    I am a teen in the neighborhood looking for pet sitting jobs! I adore animals (especially cats) and would love to watch over furry companions. If… (Nextdoor Old Silk Stocking)
  • Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Kokomo. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for AM & MID Back of House Team Member in Kokomo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kokomo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tipton

  • Lowest midgrade gas price in Tipton County hits $3.84 for week ending Sept. 12 (kokomostandard.com)
  • Gov. Braun announces automatic SNAP replacement for residents in disaster-area ZIP codes (wowo.com)
  • Mary Bell Coburn (yournewslocal.com)

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Ok Kokomo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kokomo

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