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Mayor Goodnight Tapped to Speak at Indiana Housing Conference

The City of Kokomo’s strategy for facilitating housing developments will be highlighted at the Indiana Housing Conference September 26 & 27 in Indianapolis.

Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight was invited by Matt Rayburn, Deputy Executive Director of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, to speak to state leaders and policymakers on Kokomo’s aggressive stance for addressing housing options for everyone.

The Kokomo Symphonic Society announces the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra's exciting 45th season for 2018-2019 "Mix It Up!"

By joining us, you will gain cultural experiences that both entertain, as well as, educate. We kick off the festivities with our Concert in the Park, which is not a part of our season ticket, on September 15^th at 7:00pm in Foster Park. Read More

New Hotel and Conference Center announced; $26 million investment includes Hilton Garden Inn, 22K square foot conference center will be new home for the Kokomo Automotive Museum

The City of Kokomo and the Dora Hotel Company announced the construction of a hotel and conference center in downtown. The Hilton Garden Inn will be six-stories with 123 room. The hotel will be connected to a new 22,000 square foot conference center. The conference center will also be the new home to the Kokomo Automotive Museum. The museum will take up the basement space of the conference center. Read More

Firefighters Vote to Ratify City of Kokomo's Contract Offer

Members of the Professional Firefighters Union Local 396 have officially voted to ratify the City of Kokomo’s contract offer.

The new contract is effective immediately and expires on December 31, 2020. It includes a 1% pay raise for the remainder of 2018, and a 1% pay raise each year in 2019 and 2020. The contract also includes a $900 monthly stipend for retirees. Additionally, the contract includes revisions to the insurance plans for current firefighters, and a revised sick leave plan among other items. Read More