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Dr. Jenner (pictured on right) visits Daleville Elementary School where kindergartners are learning coding skills. Photo provided

Education May 25, 2023

Indiana Sec. of Education Dr. Katie Jenner Visits Local Schools in Delaware County

 Secretary addresses Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN — On May 23, Ball Brothers Foundation hosted a reception honoring the foundation’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award winner and finalists. Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner was a guest speaker for the evening. In addition to attending the reception, Dr. Jenner spent the day with Ball Brothers Foundation staff, visiting several local schools. The group toured West View Elementary, home to Muncie Community School’s lauded “Dual…

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Health May 25, 2023

Meridian Health Services Opens New Dental Location On Tillotson Avenue In Muncie

By Hannah Dunckel—  MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Dental – Family Dentistry is now open and accepting patients at a new location in Muncie. The new office is conveniently located at 110 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie and is open Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Oral health is a vital part of total body well-being. Untreated dental diseases can contribute to serious health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. This new dental…

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Entertainment May 25, 2023

Cornfed Roller Derby Season 10v.2, Game Three On May 27 At Delaware County Fairgrounds

By Debra Roberts— MUNCIE, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), will hold their third game of Season 10v.2 on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the Memorial Building. Cornfed was founded in the spring of 2010, and the team planned on celebrating 10 years of derby in Muncie in May 2020. Like the 10th season, plans were delayed, so now CFRD is celebrating 10+ years of Cornfed during this third game of Season 10v.2. In the…

Nonprofit workers enjoyed celebrating the end of the year at the Nonprofit Holiday Celebration in December 2022 at The Clubhouse at Accutech. Pictured is Chad Zaucha, President/CEO of YMCA of Muncie, and Jeff Bryan, Director of Visitor Experience of Muncie Delaware County Visitors Bureau.

Non-Profit May 24, 2023

Nonprofit Support Network Invites Nonprofit Workers to Celebrate Summer at the Nonprofit Summer Social

 By Carly Acree King Relationship & Resource Director— MUNCIE, IN – Nonprofit Support Network is celebrating nonprofit workers and volunteers and the kick-off to summer with the Nonprofit Summer Social. The event will take place on Thursday, June 1, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm on the patio of The Fickle Peach, located at 117 E. Charles Street in downtown Muncie. This new event is designed to bring together individuals currently working or volunteering at nonprofit organizations located in or serving Muncie-Delaware…

Muncie Central High School. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education May 24, 2023

Muncie Community Schools ‘Teachers of the Year’ Recognized

Support staff, Rising Stars, school partners also honored. By Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – Muncie Community Schools has named the 2022-23 Teachers of the Year at each of its schools. All award recipients were presented with commemorative plaques by their building principals and now become eligible for the overall district Teacher of the Year award, which will be presented at the start of the 2023-24 school year. “We have some unbelievably dedicated teachers at Muncie Community Schools we’re grateful for…

Artist rendering of new YMCA facility to be built.

Business May 23, 2023

YMCA of Muncie Receives Major Investment From IU Health East Central Region

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN—The YMCA of Muncie is gathering community support for a new facility located on the campus of Muncie Central High School.  Local East Central Region philanthropy leaders for the IU Health Foundation approved a multi-year pledge of $5 million from its ECR Community Health Fund to go towards the $31 million campaign. IU Health East Central Region’s President, Dr. Jeffrey Bird, has been involved with the YMCA project for nearly three years and serves on the…

Rialzo XII had an Alice in Wonderland theme this year. Photo provided.

Business May 22, 2023

Rialzo Raises Funds for Youth Mental and Physical Health in Local Schools

By Meridian Health Services— MUNCIE, IN– Meridian Health Services’ Rialzo, East Central Indiana’s largest charity gala, returned on Saturday, May 6 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie.  Seven hundred of Meridian’s greatest supporters traveled through the rabbit hole to a world of wonderment at the Alice in Wonderland-themed Rialzo XII. Rialzo will help support the dire need for increased mental and physical health services for children in local schools through Meridian’s School-Based Health Clinics. This funding comes at a…

From left to right; top to bottom: Zion Bricker, Josie Byrd, Hailey Conner, Lauren Luce, Katelynn Martin, Hanzala Reshtya, Ali Smith, and Brynn Wright.

Education May 22, 2023

Community Foundation Announces More 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Editor’s note: This is another in a series of scholarship announcements you will see on MuncieJournal.com over the next few weeks. By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Zion Bricker, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Bobby Watters Scholarship. Zion plans to study Accounting at Ball State University. He is the son of James Bricker and Sunshine Bricker. Josie Byrd, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient…

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Government May 20, 2023

New State Tourism Campaign Looking for Your ‘Home Again IN Indiana’ Stories

By State of Indiana Tourism— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in partnership with the Indiana Association of Realtors, is excited to announce the launch of their new “Home Again IN Indiana” campaign. The campaign seeks to celebrate Hoosier pride by sharing the stories of those who were born and raised in Indiana and, after moving away, chose to return. “Indiana has a strong sense of community, and many Hoosiers have a deep connection to the state that brings them…

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Business May 19, 2023

City of Muncie Receives Grant From Indiana American Water Company

 By Indiana American Water— GREENWOOD, IN—Indiana American Water has announced that it is awarding a total of $10,000 to four organizations across the state as part of its 2023 Environmental Grant Program. Winners include the City of Muncie, the Tippecanoe County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Town of Clarksville Youth Council and the Student Conservation Association.  Established in 2005, the company’s Environmental Grant Program offers funds for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface…