2021

Leslie Kidwell of the Indiana Youth Institute is pictured. Photo by Indiana Youth Institute

Non-Profit October 3, 2021

Ball Brothers Foundation Deadline Approaching for Youth-Serving Nonprofit Consultation Grant

By Melissa Jones— EAST CENTRAL INDIANA — Nonprofit leaders often wear many hats, reflects Laura Williamson—who wears both the executive director and artistic director hats at Muncie Civic Theatre. This can make it difficult to find the time and resources to take a step back from the day-to-day and address larger organizational capacity needs. To solve this issue, Ball Brothers Foundation has, since 2004, partnered with Indiana Youth Institute to provide grant-funded consulting for youth-serving nonprofits in East Central Indiana. “We…

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It’s a short trip from down here to a long stay at Happy Acres. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson October 1, 2021

John Carlson: Falling Can Be Bad, And Good

By John Carlson— September was Fall Prevention Month, which I celebrated by not falling. Nancy is a real stickler about this, always warning me not to fall, not that I usually have much choice in the matter. Her reasoning is, it’s a short trip from sprawling on the deck at the back of your house to drooling on your jammies in a nursing home. Having once spent three weeks in a nursing home recovering from spinal surgery, I don’t particularly…

TogetherDM, which also includes the development of a new Muncie Strategic Investment Plan and Delaware County Strategic Investment Plan, is scheduled to produce draft plans this fall.

Non-Profit October 1, 2021

Open Houses Scheduled to Inform Public About New Delaware-Muncie Plan 

 By TogetherDM.org— MUNCIE, Indiana – Two open houses next week will give the public another chance to weigh in on TogetherDM—the project to develop a new comprehensive plan for Delaware County and the City of Muncie.  Both events will take place at Heartland Hall on the Delaware County fairgrounds, at 1210 N. Wheeling Avenue in Muncie. The first will happen from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 6th. The other will take place on Thursday, October 7th, from…

The official microphone of MuncieJournal.com—the dynamic cardioid Electrovoice model RE3020. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment September 30, 2021

LISTEN: Mike Rhodes’ Podcast From MuncieJournal.com, Episode 5

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, Ind.—After being away for a bit due to dental appointments that included unexpected numbing (4 shots) we are back this week. And just in time, too. Big night tonight with the opening festivities of the IRONMAN event. Tonight at Canan Commons there will be a very cool concert beginning at 7pm featuring Flynnville Train and the Kentucky Headhunters. There will be food trucks, beer vendors and others at Canan Commons, so get there early, bring…

Outgoing ISMA President Roberto Darroca, MD, is pictured at the podium thanking ISMA staff during the 172nd Annual Convention, which was held Sept. 10-12, 2021.

Health September 29, 2021

Muncie Physician Elected to American Medical Association Delegation 

 By Steve Cooke— Roberto Darroca, MD, is the immediate past president of the ISMA. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) elected its officers and American Medical Association (AMA) delegation members at its 172nd Annual Convention, held Sept. 10-12, 2021. The event was held virtually for the second year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Elizabeth Struble, MD, North Manchester, was sworn in as ISMA president for 2021-2022. Pardeep Kumar, MD, Terre Haute, was sworn in as ISMA president-elect.  Other…

L-R: Robb Riley, Antoinette Heard, Brittney Kirtley, Carl Frost, Nathan Hart, Nathan Cooper, Laurel Clark. Photo by Amanda Kishel

Entertainment September 29, 2021

Get a ‘Clue’ This Month at Muncie Civic

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.— Who did it? Where? And with what? Those are the questions audiences will be asking as the mystery unfolds—and hilarity ensues -in Muncie Civic’s production of “Clue.” Civic will present “Clue” on its mainstage Oct. 1-10. The Oct. 3 and Oct. 7 performances will require masks. At all other performances masks are optional. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. The play is based…

Ashley Ford with President Mearns. Photo provided.

We Fly September 29, 2021

Ball State University Launches Podcast Hosted by President Geoffrey S. Mearns

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Ind.  – Ball State University has launched a new monthly podcast, “Our Call to Beneficence,” hosted by President Geoffrey S. Mearns. The podcast features conversations with graduates and friends of Ball State who embody the spirit of Beneficence—as represented by the campus statue that is the icon of the University—through their professional success and personal service. “One of the best parts of my job is that, virtually every day, I get to meet…

Aerial of Muncie City Hall in downtown Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes.

Government September 28, 2021

City of Muncie ‘American Rescue Plan’ Grants Deadline for Non-Profits is Sept 30th

By Jeff Robinson, President, Muncie City Council—  MUNCIE, Ind.—The September 30th deadline for local non-profits to apply for grant dollars earmarked to help those organizations and their clients who were hardest hit by COVID-19 is fast approaching. In total, $2 million of the City of Muncie’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding of $31.7 million was set aside specifically to help the nonprofit sector. Applications are available on the City’s website and must be submitted by September 30th, 2021. Jeff Robinson,…

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Government September 27, 2021

Delaware County to Host Double Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Trails

By Melissa Jones— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana — The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission invites the public to a double ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 29, celebrating the official opening of two recent trail projects. The ribbon-cutting event will start at 10 a.m. at the Star Bank at 3300 N. Everbrook Lane to commemorate the Morrison/McGalliard Trail Sidewalk. The Morrison/McGalliard project added 1.5 miles of trails and sidewalks to the northwest business corridor of Muncie, helping to safely connect residents and Ball…

Madjax, located at Madison and Jackson streets in downtown Muncie.

Entertainment September 27, 2021

PlySpace to Host ‘Open Studios’ at MadJax for ArtsWalk

By Sarah Shaffer— MUNCIE, Ind.—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) will be hosting Open Studios on the second floor of Madjax during October ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Stop by and get to know the fall PlySpace residents, Adam Stacey, Makenzie Goodman, Lyzette Wanzer and Camila Ortiz. Each will be on hand to talk about work and their upcoming projects in Muncie. Adam Stacey and Makenzie Goodman, based…