Articles by Mike Rhodes

Government March 26, 2024

Area Leagues of Women Voters to Sponsor District 5 Candidate Forum on April 4

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Leagues of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County, Anderson-Madison County, Hamilton County, and Howard County in partnership with Woof Boom Radio and WXIN/FOX AND WTTV/CBS will hold a Congressional District 5 Candidate Forum for the public before the 2024 May primary election. The forum will be take place in the auditorium of Anderson High School, 4610 S. Madison Ave., Anderson, Indiana, on Thursday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees should park in the North Lot and enter Door No. 1. People unable to attend can listen to a live broadcast on radio stations in the 5th…

Education March 26, 2024

Muncie Burris Fifth Grader Leo Furlong Wins Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Leo Furlong, a fifth grader at Burris Laboratory School in Muncie, is the champion of the 2024 Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee. Mr. Furlong’s winning word was “jalapeño.” The spicy competition, involving nearly 40 spellers from several local school systems, lasted 12 rounds. The first runner-up was Kim Servan, a fifth grader from Royerton (Ind.) Elementary School. Second runner-up was a tie between Ainsley Falloon, a sixth grader at Northside Middle School in Muncie, and TaMerra Edwards, an eighth grader from Lee L. Driver Middle School in Winchester, Ind. Spellers competed…

Entertainment March 25, 2024

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announces 2024 Lineup to be Held at Canan Commons

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2024 lineup. This will be the 11th season in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of their music, can soon be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. We are proud to announce that our entire 11th season is presented by Ball State University. Josh “the Reverend” Peyton and his Big Damn Band Acclaimed country-blues…

Education March 23, 2024

Ball State University Announces Events for Women’s Week 2024

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Women’s Week 2024—Ball State University’s annual celebration of women’s achievements and contributions to society—will be March 25-29. The celebration, organized by Ball State’s Department of Women’s, Gender, and African American Studies (WGAS), will be marked with numerous free events at the University. One of the many planned events will feature a keynote address by Loretta Ross—renowned feminist, activist, and scholar—at 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Pruis Hall. Ms. Ross has spent her life advocating for reproductive justice, human rights, and social justice. She is a co-founder of the SisterSong Women of…

Government March 22, 2024

Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input

By Chip Taylor— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee is seeking public comment on draft ethics standards to be included in an Ethics Ordinance to be drafted and presented for consideration by the Muncie City Council in the fall of 2024. The Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee was established by the Muncie City Council in 2023. The resolution establishing the Ethics Advisory Committee charges it with establishing an ethics code to govern the official public conduct and actions of elected officials, appointees to boards and commissions, employees, and individuals and entities that have a business relationship with the City of Muncie….

Business March 22, 2024

Muncie Visitors Bureau Rebrands to ‘Destination: Muncie’

By Trenton Bush— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Visitors Bureau is excited to announce its rebranding as Destination: Muncie. This new name and identity reflect the city’s vibrant and diverse offerings as a tourism destination. The rebranding initiative was spearheaded via collaborative partnerships with hometown agency, Intersection, and The Goss Agency of North Carolina, a renowned tourism creative agency. The rebranding initiative marks a new chapter and fresh messaging for the county and city. With the new branding and marketing efforts, Destination: Muncie’s goal is to attract a new surge of outside visitors and boost the local economy. Destination: Muncie is more…

Government March 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young Celebrates 70th Anniversary of ‘Milan Miracle’

By Senator Young Press Office— WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Milan Miracle on the Senate floor. On March 20, 1954, Milan High School – enrollment 161 – defeated Muncie Central in the Indiana High School Boys State Championship, making the Indians the smallest school to ever win the single class tournament in Indiana. The team and town are the inspiration for the movie Hoosiers, released in 1986. “The memory of Milan lasts because their team and town symbolizes what keeps our communities together…And it’s an inspiration still, across small…

Entertainment March 21, 2024

Spring into Fun with Family Adventure Day at Minnetrista

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN— Get ready to explore 40 acres of fun and excitement at Minnetrista Museum & Garden’s highly anticipated Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration! This free community event presented by First Merchants Bank is packed with fun-filled activities for the whole family, promising a memorable experience for all attendees. On March 27, families and friends are invited to embark on a journey of exploration and excitement at Minnetrista. With a plethora of activities, Family Adventure Day at Minnetrista is truly a choose-your-own-adventure experience. The day features three 2-hour sessions: 10 a.m.–noon, 1–3 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. From…

Business March 20, 2024

‘Intersessions’ Hosted in Muncie to Help Local Professionals Grow Their Marketing Skills

By Melissa Narlock— MUNCIE, IN — Intersessions, a series of interactive marketing workshops powered by Intersection, are continuing in Muncie to empower local professionals and business owners in growing their marketing expertise. The next session, featuring guest speaker Matt Ruddick, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 from 8-10 am at the Innovation Connector, generously sponsored by Destination: Muncie. These sessions are free, open to the public, and are designed to provide attendees with valuable industry insights and strategies they can apply to their own marketing. In the upcoming session, Matt Ruddick, a seasoned photographer and videographer with over two decades…

Education, Non-Profit March 20, 2024

Over 70 Early Child Care and Education Changemakers Kick Off a Collective Change Movement

By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN – The success of a community’s educational systems and places of employment strongly hinge on the success and health of the community’s early care and education ecosystem. A primary reason for this is that approximately 90% of brain development happens by age five. The state of early care and education locally—and across the state and nation—has been of concern for many years and particularly in this post-pandemic era. More than 70 Muncie and Delaware County providers teamed-up late last month to kick off the Changemakers Movement, a collective impact approach to effecting positive change for…

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