WARSAW – The city of Warsaw will close all city buildings beginning Wednesday, March 18, as officials consider new ways to slow the spread of coronavirus, said Mayor Joe Thallemer. The restrictions, which also include a ban on non-essential travel for city workers, was announced Monday night at the regular city council meeting, which took …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Filling a position that has been vacant since Aug. 9, 2016, Kip Tom, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, will soon be ready to leave the United States and head for his office in Rome, Italy. The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today, Friday, April 12, congratulating Kip Tom of Leesburg on being confirmed to serve as ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, Italy. Tom was confirmed by the full Senate Thursday evening. “As a leader in …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today. Tuesday, Sept. 18, announced the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously to advance the nomination of Kip Tom of Leesburg. Tom is nominated to be Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. His nomination now heads …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during which five nominees were considered for confirmation, including Kip Tom of Leesburg. Tom is nominated to be Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Both Senator Young and Senator Joe …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office received an award from Vision First (Indiana Lions Eye Bank) during the Indiana State Coroner’s Association Annual In-service Conference. The conference was held in Indianapolis. Kosciusko County was one of three counties in the state to receive the award. Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello accepted the award during …read more.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, chairman of Tom Farms, is to be accorded the rank of ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture at the Department of State. The announcement was made Wednesday by President Donald J. Trump. The United States Ambassador to the United …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump’s visit to Indianapolis last week included a special invitation to Kip Tom, of Tom Farms, Leesburg. Not only did Tom get to attend the speech, which focused on the GOP tax reform plan, but he met with Trump briefly prior to the tax reform presentation. “I’ve been an advocate for …read more.

LEESBURG — Could Indiana have a second Hoosier be included in President-Elect Donald Trump’s inner circle? Even more so, could it be someone from Leesburg? Politico, an online political magazine, as well as Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s Farm Network, both posted today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, that chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, Kip Tom …read more.

[weaver_youtube daO_XfWNyOU rel=0]     WARSAW — It was a special evening Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Banquet. Not only were two individuals named the 2016 Woman and Man of the Year, but a special recognition was given to former State Senator V. Richard (Dick) Miller, who passed away …read more.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, has been appointed to Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s new Agricultural Advisory Committee. “I had been given a hint a few weeks back, that I would get a call,” said Tom. “The biggest thing, there are 64 people — governors, ag secretaries, …read more.

[weaver_youtube m_9wPwUXC54 rel=0]   WARSAW — The changes in 4-H, new challenges, global involvement and recognition of individuals who have helped in numerous ways were part of the annual Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Dinner held earlier in March. Kip Tom, Leesburg, a national trustee of 4-H and FFA, was the keynote speaker talking about his …read more.

[weaver_youtube mAFWxc0H70Q rel=0]   FORT WAYNE — Conservative farmer and businessman Kip Tom, Leesburg, hit the airwaves on Saturday night with the first television advertisement of his campaign for Congress in Indiana’s 3rd District. “As a political outsider who has grown a family business and created jobs in our community, the positive reaction we are …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Republican businessman and family farmer Kip Tom has officially filed to appear on the ballot for United States Representative in Indiana’s third Congressional district. Tom submitted his paperwork with Secretary of State Connie Lawson earlier today and made the following statement: “Since announcing my candidacy, I have been humbled by the positive reaction …read more.

KANSAS CITY, MO — Kip Tom of Tom Farms and candidate for U.S. Congress was selected along with Ambassador Kenneth Quinn of the World Food Prize to receive the Agriculture Future of America Leader in Agriculture Award. The award was presented Friday, Nov. 6.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force, co-chaired by Attorney General Greg Zoeller, and the Indianapolis Colts are urging Hoosier teens to rally against prescription drug abuse by participating in the second-annual Pledge Challenge.

LEESBURG — Leesburg farmer and businessman Kip Tom will report raising more than $153,000 in the first 25 days of his campaign for Indiana’s Third Congressional District.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation and Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts are pleased to announce the second winner of the Shop Eat Repeat program.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, president and chief executive owner of Tom Farms, is taking the steps necessary to run for Congress in the 3rd District and expects to make a formal announcement next month.

The Silver Lake Days Festival Committee has released the winners of the various contests held during the 2015 Silver Lake Days Festival. See below for the full list: Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Best of Show: Frank Earl, Warsaw, 1930 Ford Model A Lions Club Trophy: Herschel Hall, Wabash, 1956 International S-110 Series Truck Firemen’s …read more.

The Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is seeking nominations for the 2015 AgriVision Award.

  The campaign season for 2016 has officially started before the 2015 municipal election is complete. That was evident at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday evening. The announcement by U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman to seek Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat in the 2016 election, has resulted in an outpouring of candidate announcements …read more.

With the cooler weather of fall comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – harvest season. As farmers head to the fields to harvest, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution when approaching tractors, combine and farm implements to …read more.

By Kassi Rowland With the warmer weather of spring comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers: planting season. As farmers head to the fields to plant, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution when approaching tractors and farm implements …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome seven new members, whose terms began in November, to its 23-member board of directors. New board members include Ron Baumgartner, Kevin Deardorff, Jennifer Hollar, Dana Krull, Jon Roberts, Christine Sands and Kip Tom. Ron Baumgartner lives in Syracuse. He is the president of The Papers Inc. …read more.

(The following is a commentary from Kip Tom) As many of you know, the role electricity and all other utilities play in our daily lives is critical to our families, businesses and economic growth. But with growth comes increasing demand and often the need for utility expansion. With little notice to landowners, NIPSCO appears determined …read more.

  Lt. Governor Becky Skillman today presented the 2012 AgriVision Award to Kip Tom, managing member of Tom Farms in Kosciusko County, at the Celebration of Agriculture event in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fair. The Award, now in its sixth year, is given to a Hoosier who has demonstrated exemplary leadership to …read more.