About LOK! Community-Source
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Here?
Yes, right here in the Kokomo-Howard County area.
We've got tons of fun events and activites. We've got lots of great organizations doing all kinds of good things. We have great schools, higher education, major industry, and small business right here in the area. Every day in our county and town, news is made in front of our eyes and never reported.
Now?
What is happening in our area right now? What's the big story in your neighborhood? What is going on in local government? Which local sports teams are hot? Are there any local arts and entertainment events this week? What are local organizations doing that are having an impact on our community? There are many great local stories everyday that are just waiting for someone to tell them.
Hyperlocal?
When here and now are integrated with technology to provide real-time, online news and information, we call it "hyperlocal."
PC's, Smartphones, digital cameras, GPS, social networking and other technologies have changed the game of delivering information to our community. When we combine our personal mobility and communications tools, hyperlocal content can be shared quickly and effectively. When we share this content with our neighbors, it's called community-source. All we need is a platform to aggregate and share our content.
Go Ahead, Write the News!
lookoutkokomo! is Kokomo-Howard County's hyperlocal, community-source, online newspaper. With our website and social media presence, LOK! puts the power of online media into your hands. Tell us your account of the local news that you see happen. Local news, sports, event notices and recaps, press releases and opinion articles can be shared with our readers. Simply create an account, or connect with Facebook to get started!
What about you? What can YOU do to go Hyperlocal?
Engage your government
Your elected leaders are in office to serve you. Contact them and get answers to your questions. Write it up and submit it as a LOK! Community-Source Article.
Show up to public meetings. Take notes. Share your account with LOK!'s readers.
Politicians and Community Leaders
Are you an elected official? Look Out Kokomo offers you a chance to engage your voters and constituents. Use the site as an avenue to address your constituents concerns. Make a policy statement or clarify your positions. Discuss your vision of the future. A strong dialogue with the community is the basis for a successful representative in government. Look Out Kokomo offers you a chance to do this, and it won't cost your campaign a dime.
Report About Local Events
Attended an event? Tell us about it. We love to hear about all the great things going on in the area. Submit an article telling us what happened and what you liked (or even the things you didn't like.)
If you are part of an organization who is hosting an event, publicize it on Look Out Kokomo. Let the community know what you are up to. Get them engaged. The more people that know about your event, the better. At LOK!, we offer you a free publicity source to help you get the word out. After your event, write a recap. How did it impact the area?
Organizations: Raise Community Awareness
Submit a news release for your organization. Let the community know what you are up to. If you have a website with an RSS feed for your press releases, let us know the Feed Address and we'll upload your articles automatically. What an easy way to get your organization some free publicity!
General Guidelines and Recommendations
-Present all the facts and supporting evidence possible.
-Discuss the relevant opposing viewpoints.
-Keep it clean and professional, LOK! is a place for civil discourse.
-Thou shall not bear false witness.
-Editorial pieces should not be presented as news. Mark them accordingly.
-Keep us posted. Write updates when you can.
lookoutkokomo! provides the tools you need to deliver your news to the Kokomo-Howard County community. Register for a free account, or connect with Facebook and go hyperlocal today!