More people are choosing to make Kokomo their home, with Census Bureau figures showing an increase of more than 170 residents in just one year. And that’s because Kokomo is a great place to call home! Kokomo has a thriving economy which was recently named one of the fastest-growing economies in America since the Great…
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As a vital part of the community, the churches and synagogues in Howard County add beauty and contribute to the well-being of the area and beyond. With places of worship in more than 40 faiths, you can find a congregation here where you feel comfortable. Anything from sponsoring missionaries overseas, to aiding a local family…
In 2016, a brand new 83,000-square-foot YMCA facility was opened in downtown Kokomo. The $16 million project is a shining example of how public and private funding partnerships have impacted our community. The project took a blighted, underused city block in downtown Kokomo and turned it into a hub of activity that improved the quality-of-life and…
There is no other organization in Kokomo working to strengthen community from every angle. From volleyball to volunteerism, athletics to academics, the Kokomo Family YMCA is so much more than a fitness facility. The Y is a cause-driven organization, committed to strengthening Kokomo through programs in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and for…
Every First Friday of the year, the community gathers for this arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo. Each month features a theme with downtown venues catering their activities to the month’s theme. Fan favorites include Main Street Mystery, Artsapalooza, Home for the Holidays and more. Downtown venues host a variety of activities to…
Artist Alley is an outdoor art gallery that enlivens the downtown landscape. The once dark, forgotten alley between the County building and Artworks Gallery was transformed thanks to a partnership between Kokomo Art Association, Greater Kokomo Downtown Association and the Community Foundation of Howard County. Since its 2014 creation, Artist Alley has created more venues…
Historic preservation and revitalization were at front of mind when city officials purchased the train depot on Buckeye Street in downtown Kokomo. Built in 1910, the train depot underwent a publicly funded, major preservation and rehabilitation project starting in 2014. The project included a pocket park located along the Industrial Heritage Trail. The park includes…
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Kokomo is home to the Coolest Coffee Shop in Indiana, says Best Things Indiana. Here’s what they had to say about the downtown Kokomo coffee shop … “Bind Café is one part of a multi-use coffee room dedicated to the spirit of wanderlust with a side of learning and washed down with a hot cup…