2021

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd in Muncie.

Business March 23, 2021

Innovation Connector Announces First Associate Director 

 By Richard Crist— Muncie, IN– The Innovation Connector is pleased to announce the promotion of Carter Anderson to Associate Director. Anderson will serve as the first Associate Director at the Innovation Connector. In this new role, he will manage facilities, operations, and specific programming for the center.  “The Innovation Connector is thrilled to have Carter on our team to serve in this new capacity. Creating this position is a major step forward as we continue to grow our service offerings…

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Education March 23, 2021

Submission Deadline for Muncie Young Artist Exhibition Announced

By Claire Yazel— Hosted by Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Muncie, IN – The 5th annual Young Artist Exhibition will accept submissions from Monday, March 29, through Wednesday, April 7. Due to COVID-19, all submissions will be accepted virtually using the form found on muncieyoungartist.com. The exhibition is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade with either 2D or 3D pieces. The Young Artist Exhibition will be held via live stream Thursday, May 6, at…

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour launched his project "1000 trees in 1000 days" at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Heekin Park on Friday, March 19th where this evergreen tree planting took place. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government March 22, 2021

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour Kicks Off ‘1000 Trees in 1000 Days’ Project

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN- Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour launched his project “1000 trees in 1000 days” at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Heekin Park on Friday, March 19 at 2pm where the first tree planting took place. Muncie is vastly different today than it was 10 years ago, and likely unrecognizable from 50 years ago. Today, asphalt, empty lots, and concrete greet you where proud Ash and Elm trees once lined our city streets. “We have…

A STEM student project in the works. Photo provided.

Education March 21, 2021

Virtual STEM Workshops for Spring Break

By Andrea McDermott, Program Associate at The Future of Work— Muncie, IN—Build connections with your youth exploring STEM together. Ivy Tech Community Engagement and The Future of Work are partnering to offer free Virtual STEM Workshops for youth.The workshops are led by Ivy Tech faculty and feature five unique projects for pre-k through middle school that provide practical and engaging opportunities to reinforce scientific concepts through hands-on activities.  In addition to hands-on instruction, Ivy Tech faculty introduce connections with local…

Some sand, some saltwater and avoiding sharks make for a fine vacation. Photo by Nancy Carlson

Carlson March 19, 2021

John Carlson: Another Week On The Beach

By John Carlson— Welcome to another edition of “What I Did On My Vacation.” Arriving at our usual Florida hangout last week, Nancy and I hightailed it up past our knees into the frothy surf while my buddy, Jimmy Hayes, waved his smart phone to greet us. “Smile, honey!” I urged as we faced him, the dazzling sunlight illuminating our ghostly pale epidermal skin layers. But Jimmy just laughed. “I’m not taking your picture!” he said. “I’m showing you a…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health March 18, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, March 18th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon. Muncie, IN—This week, Indiana lowered the age for COVID-19 eligibility to 45 or older and expanded…

Asia Wyatt was awarded the 2019 Patrick C. Botts Youth of the Year award at the 2020 Great Futures Dinner.

Non-Profit March 17, 2021

Magna Powertrain Named Presenting Sponsor Of Great Futures Dinner

By Qiana Clemens— Muncie, IN—The Great Futures Dinner is a long-standing tradition benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie (BGCM), and this year’s event will prove to be like no other. This year’s virtual program will stream online on the Club’s Facebook page, website, and YouTube channel beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021. BGCM is proud to announce this year’s Presenting Sponsor: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. The event includes an online auction, a performance by the…

First Merchants Corporation

Business March 17, 2021

Forbes Ranks First Merchants as Top Bank in Indiana for Fourth Consecutive Year

By First Merchants— Citing growth and lending ability, Muncie-based financial institution ranks 15th in U.S. Muncie, IN— Forbes has released its 2021 list of “America’s Best Banks,” and once again, one of the Midwest’s legacy financial institutions sits at the top of banks based in Indiana and one of the best in the nation. First Merchants Bank – Indiana’s second largest financial services holding company – is rated by Forbes as the country’s 15th best bank for 2021. “My colleagues…

A recent Habitat Home in the process of being built. Photo provided

Non-Profit March 17, 2021

Muncie Habitat for Humanity Moves Annual Dream Builder’s Breakfast to Virtual Format

By Eileen Oaks Molter— Muncie, IN—The Dream Builders Society Breakfast provides a tremendous opportunity for Muncie Habitat for Humanity to share the work and impact of their efforts, and to invite guests to support Habitat’s housing mission. “After last year’s cancelation we are excited to continue to share stories of homes, communities and  hope, with the community again,” said Lindsey Arthur, Muncie Habitat CEO. “This year will be different while we continue to raise critical funds as we keep the…

A solar panel installation. Photo by: story blocks

Non-Profit March 16, 2021

Solarize Indiana March Zoom Meeting To Take Place on March 17th

By Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—Area residents and business owners will learn how the federal tax credit of 26% has been extended through 2021 and 2022 for installing solar panels on houses, farm structures and places of business during the next Zoom meeting of Solarize Indiana. The Zoom meeting for Solarize Indiana, a grassroots community group, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. The Zoom meeting will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers….