They are also trying to gain support for the educational facilities in the area.
It was only three years ago when Forbes Magazine declared Kokomo as one of the nation‘s fastest dying cities.
For the first time since he was elected to the Senate, Richard Lugar will face an opponent in the primaries.
Howard County and Delphi Corporation have reached a conclusion to a dispute over the company's $6.4 million in back property taxes.
Delphi and the United Auto Workers union have been negotiating for more competitive plans. Kokomo Mayor Matt McKillip says the city is observing the talks.