Honor a veteran
Veterans around the country are honored for their service today. The Kokomo community celebrated veterans and active military Monday during a special ceremony at the Stephen J. Daily government center. Community businesses have also reached out to veterans as they are offering discounted menu items and special deals for military members. For a full list, visit miltitaryfoundation.org.
Kokomo Family YMCA breaks ground for its future
Kokomo Family YMCA hosted its groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon with government leaders ceremoniously digging into the ground of the facility’s future home at 100 N. Union St. The YMCA’s Beyond the Bricks campaign has already raised $10 million of the $16 million total needed for the project. The $10 million raised is enough for the organization to embark on its 16-month journey that will end with the completion of a 73,000 square foot facility.
Give blood, save a life
The American Red Cross will host local blood drives in KI Country next week, beginning Nov. 18 in Howard, Cass and Miami counties. Blood donations often decrease during the holiday season; however, the statistics that someone needs blood every two seconds remain. For a full schedule of blood drives, visit redcrossblood.org.
