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By Muncie Arts and Culture Council— MUNCIE, IN—Some things are difficult to measure, but easy to feel. You know it when you walk through a downtown filled with activity. You hear it during live performances and community festivals. You see it in murals, galleries, public spaces, local businesses, and the energy created when people gather together to experience something meaningful. A vibrant arts and culture scene changes how a community feels. So, how do we measure this vibrancy? How can you capture a feeling? Measuring Arts Vibrancy Researchers have developed ways to measure that vibrancy. One of the most widely…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN— Incoming high school seniors can now apply online for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. Applicants must be residents of Delaware County, Ind., and attend an accredited high school in Delaware County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Muncie and Delaware County awards a student who possesses leadership potential and is well-rounded and community-minded. The scholarship covers tuition and required fees for four years of full-time undergraduate study leading to a bachelor’s degree at any accredited Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. Additionally,…

By Doug Zaleski— MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has elected 11 new members who will be honored this month in its 2026 class. Cindy (Kizer) Baldwin, Melvin Bryant II, Bob Cook, Caroline (Gullion) Kovalcin, Mike Larrabee, Joselyn (Johnson) Martin, Ryan Schrecongost, Craig Skinner, Kristy (Cox) Smoot, Cody Young, and Doug Zaleski will be inducted July 25 at the Ball State Alumni Center. Kaye Harrell will be honored at the banquet as this year’s James Lightbody Award of Excellence recipient. The induction banquet, sponsored by Crown Pointe Communities, will be at 6 p.m. July 25 at…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University graduate and community engagement professional Suzanne Clem has been named executive director of the 8twelve Coalition, a resident-led neighborhood revitalization alliance in South Muncie. Clem, whose work spans 20 years in fundraising, marketing, health care, and executive leadership, assumed her new role on July 1. She replaces interim executive director Patrick Smith, who stepped in more than a year ago during a transition period for the organization. Originally, the 8twelve Coalition emerged as an initiative of Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity to become a more intentional partner in revitalizing whole neighborhoods, expanding its…

 Every Dollar Donated in July and August Will Be Matched 1:1 to Help Fight Hunger Across East Central Indiana By C.S. Hendershot— MUNCIE, IN—Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana is excited to announce its Summer Match, a special fundraising campaign running throughout July and August. Thanks to the generous support of the Pacers Foundation, every dollar donated during the campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact of every gift made to help neighbors facing food insecurity. As families navigate increased expenses during the summer months and children lose access to school meal programs, the need for food…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — Delaware County nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate a board member for the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award before the deadline on August 15. The award, given annually by Ball Brothers Foundation since 2011, recognizes the important role board members play in strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational leadership to help nonprofits achieve their mission. The award recipient will receive a $10,000 grant for their organization. In 2026, Ball Brothers Foundation is marking its 100th anniversary, and the Fisher Governance Award is one of several ways the…

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has two major events coming up this summer that have deadlines approaching in order to participate. The 28th annual DCAHOF golf outing, the main fundraiser during the year for the non-profit organization, will be July 24 at Crestview Golf Club. The next day, July 25, the 46th dinner and induction ceremony will welcome 11 new members to its hall of fame. “The golf outing serves as one of the main fundraisers for our organization,” DCAHOF vice president Kaye Harrell said. “Part of the proceeds from this golf outing…