Articles by Mike Rhodes

Sara McKinley, Local History & Genealogy Supervisor at Carnegie Library, points out damaged exterior cement steps. Photo by Spenser Querry, Muncie Public Library

Non-Profit August 21, 2023

Carnegie Library Restoration Project Receives Two Major Grants

By Susan Fisher, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) recently received a $100,000 grant from The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trust and a $30,000 Historic Preservation Fund grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The grants will be used for the restoration of the Carnegie Library in downtown Muncie. Carnegie Library was built with funds from industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1904. The building has continuously operated as a public library and now serves as…

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The restored Albany Bridge—the centerpiece of the Kitselman Trailhead—is designed to connect the White River Greenway and the Cardinal Greenway trails. File photo

Business August 21, 2023

East Central Indiana Regional Partnership Engages New Consultant for READI 2.0

By Caitlin Hancock, East Central Indiana Regional Partnership— MUNCIE, IN — East Central Indiana Regional Partnership is pleased to announce the engagement of its new consultant, HWC Engineering, to help the region prepare for READI 2.0. With an unwavering commitment to supporting the READI 2.0 process and building upon the success of the first round of READI initiatives, ECIRP looks forward to the economic growth that will continue from the new partnership. Following the evaluation of proposals, ECIRP selected HWC as…

Education August 18, 2023

Ball State University’s Dual Credit Program Offers High School Students Flexibility for Indiana College Core Curriculum Courses

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University is offering the 30-credit Indiana College Core (ICC) curriculum to Hoosier high school students, beginning this Fall. Through Ball State’s Dual Credit Program, students can complete the ICC curriculum during regular school hours either 100 percent online, on-site at their high schools, or as a mix of online and on-site. Students can take dual-credit courses while satisfying their academic requirements for high school graduation.  Dual-credit students can save…

Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment August 17, 2023

Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper Headline Free Concert at Canan Commons on August 25th

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— Grammy-winning bluegrass greats Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by Ball State University and will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 25th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis-based Punkin Holler Boys will open the show.Widely considered the best bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael…

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Health August 17, 2023

Back-to-School Healthy Meal Prep Made Easy

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS —As summer slowly fades away, many Hoosier families are looking for ways to navigate the chaos that comes with afterschool activities and managing schedules and routines. In the midst of carpools and soccer cleats, taking time to plan healthy family meals can often be overwhelming. But with the right plan in place, eating healthy can be easy and fun for the whole family! “Dedicating a bit of time to planning healthy meals not…

Photo courtesy of https://www.digitalresearch.bsu.edu/munciememoryspiral/

Non-Profit August 16, 2023

Community Gathering Will Celebrate the Opening of the Muncie Memory Spiral in Heekin Park

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Community Enhancement Projects (CEP), in partnership with the City of Muncie and the Muncie Parks Department, is pleased to announce a large community gathering to celebrate the opening of the Muncie Memory Spiral in Heekin Park. The gathering will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11 AM-5 PM at the location of the Muncie Memory Spiral, near the northeast corner of Hackley and Memorial. The community celebration will feature sweet treats for attendees, lots…

America's Hometown Band photo provided

Entertainment August 16, 2023

Free Big Band Concert From America’s Hometown Band on August 24th

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—August 24th, Thursday, at 7:00 pm – the Big Band musicians from America’s Hometown Band are again “Romancing the Boulevard” with their fabulous swing tunes. That’s 400 W Minnetrista Boulevard in Muncie, outside the front entrance of the E B & Bertha C Ball Center. Big Band music is all about the joys & and heartbreaks of love. And this AHB group can really belt it out for the audience in this beautiful Minnetrista setting —tunes from the likes…

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Non-Profit August 15, 2023

31st Annual Women’s Equality Day Program to be Held August 28th at City Hall

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 31st annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Aug. 28, 2023 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. The event will honor the achievements of women who fought for the right to vote and the successes of today’s community leaders. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Muncie celebration will honor six local women who have made significant contributions to the broader…

Nonprofits in Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana now have customized support for human resources thanks to a new service from Nonprofit Support Network. The HR Resource and Help Desk includes access to digital HR resources and a virtual help desk managed by Nonprofit Support Network and Open Door Health Services.

Non-Profit August 15, 2023

Nonprofit Support Network Introduces HR Resource and Help Desk for Nonprofits

By Carly Acree King, Relationship & Resource Director— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to launch the pilot of the HR Resource and Help Desk, a free resource that addresses the unique human resource challenges faced by nonprofits. This resource is a centralized source for expert guidance and advice. The HR Resource and Help Desk will provide Muncie-Delaware County nonprofit staff and boards with the necessary support to navigate the complexities of human resource and employee management. “Managing the human…

The ATHENA awards. Photo provided.

Non-Profit August 14, 2023

Muncie’s WIBU Athena Award Nominations Are Open

By Jenny Yarbrough, Board of Directors, WIBU— MUNCIE, IN—Women In Business Unlimited, WIBU, has announced nominations are open for three categories for the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Awards. Nominees for the ATHENA Leadership Award and Young Professional Award are leaders or emerging leaders who: Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community Serve as a role model for young women both personally and professionally Nominees for the…