Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Whitinger Business Building is picture. Photo provided by BSU.

Non-Profit January 11, 2023

Second ‘Impact X Community Class’ Set to Begin on January 17th

By Mike Martin— MUNCIE, IN—The Impact X Community Class is a FREE class open to everyone in the community. The class is hosted in the Tri-Phase Entrepreneur Lab, located in room 210 in the Whitinger Building on the Campus of Ball State University. The class is designed to empower community residents to create their own solutions for their community. It is a 12 week intensive course designed to help Muncie residents bring their community focused innovations to life. Whether these innovations…

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Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, file photo

Government January 11, 2023

Governor Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State

By John Herrik, Network Indiana— INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is urging state lawmakers to take action multiple on areas of need in 2023. He made his pitch during his 2023 State of the State Address Tuesday night while also celebrating what he calls a lot of “wins” for Indiana. He started off his address by saying he’s focused on three goals: securing Indiana’s place in the economy of the future, transforming the delivery of public health across the state, and…

Charles W. Brown Planetarium projection system.

Entertainment January 10, 2023

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Spring 2023 (January-April) Free Show Schedule  

By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—All planetarium programs are free of charge. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows.  Due to construction being done on the Cooper Science Complex, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit the planetarium’s location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information.    January —Tour of the Winter Sky Fridays: Jan. 13, 20 at 6:30pm…

Aerial image overlooking the downtown area, Muncie Central High School, and White River. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Non-Profit January 10, 2023

Muncie Action Plan’s Annual Community Meeting to Take Place on February 1st

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Action Plan spent 2022 realigning our goals and structure with the Muncie Strategic Investment Plan. The Strategic Investment Plan arose from the Together DM process facilitated in 2021. As our community’s long-range plan, the Muncie Strategic Investment Plan sets the general direction for policymaking and investment by our County and City governments, their public sector partners, and a wide range of other organizations that seek to shape the future at the local…

Grissom Elementary improved attendance. Photo provided

Non-Profit January 9, 2023

George and Frances Ball Foundation 2022 End of Year Recap and Grantmaking Focus

By Kelsey Harrington, Program and Analytics Officer, GFBF— George and Frances Ball Foundation Convenes 50+ Community Organizations Through Collective Impact Initiative: Cradle to Career Muncie, Awards a Record $5.4 Million in Grants MUNCIE, IN—In 2022, The George and Frances Ball Foundation (GFBF) continued its commitment to extending equitable educational assistance and support to families and youth in the historically underserved neighborhoods of Muncie (Promise Neighborhoods), starting at birth and extending through to successful employment that provides a greater opportunity to…

Ribbon-cutting at Reality Bytes Virtual Reality Arcade at 3501 W Fox Ridge Lane Muncie, IN 47304.

Business January 8, 2023

Forbes Names Indiana as the ‘Best State to Start a Business’ in 2023

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—Any small business owner can vouch for the difficulty of launching a new venture, but Hoosier entrepreneurs may have an advantage. According to a recent article by Forbes, Indiana is the number one state for starting a new business in 2023. The article gathered data and evaluated 18 different criteria, including cost of living, start up and operating expenses, amount of funding available, growth and survival rate of small businesses since 2020, natural disasters, unemployment rate,…

Graduating seniors in Delaware County or current college students may apply for 2025 scholarships from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County at DelawareCountyScholarships.com.

Education January 6, 2023

Scholarship Applications are Now Available

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Delaware County high school seniors and current college students can apply for scholarships through March 1. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County manages more than 50 scholarships. Scholarship awards totaling more than $200,000 benefit students each year. Students should visit DelawareCountyScholarships.com to begin their application. WHO CAN APPLY? Requirements vary from scholarship to scholarship. Most scholarships are available for high school seniors in Delaware County, Ind. Some scholarships are also available for current college…

Darrell Clark— Photo provided

Education January 5, 2023

Ball State University Hires Darrell Clark as Associate Vice President for People and Culture

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Darrell Clark will join Ball State University as associate vice president for people and culture, effective Jan. 17, Alan Finn, vice president for Business Affairs and treasurer, announced. As the university’s chief human resources officer, Mr. Clark will oversee and provide strategic leadership to Ball State’s University Human Resource Services. Guided by the university’s strategic plan and enduring values, he will work in service with administrators, faculty, and staff to lead, build,…

File Photo by: Matthew Ruddick

Entertainment January 4, 2023

Cornfed Roller Derby Season 10v.2 Home Opener

By Debra Roberts— MUNCIE, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), had their 10th season in 2020 cut short due to the pandemic, so they are picking back up where they left off with Season 10v.2. Cornfed Roller Derby will hold their Season 10v.2 home opener on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the Memorial Building. CFRD will take on Naptown Roller Derby, from Indianapolis, Indiana in the first game of this doubleheader. The second game will…

Attendees will enjoy a keynote presentation on inflation concerns by David Altig (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta) at the Jan. 17 event. Photo courtesy of Muncie Fine Portraits.

Business January 3, 2023

Indiana Economic Outlook Luncheon Will Be on January 17th, Reservations Due on January 6th

By Victoria Meldrum, Ball State CBER— MUNCIE, IN — Registration ends Friday, Jan. 6 at 5 PM to attend the 27th annual Indiana Economic Outlook luncheon, which will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17 in downtown Muncie. Attendees will enjoy a keynote presentation on inflation concerns by David Altig, executive vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, in addition to viewing the year’s regional and national economic forecasts as projected by Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business…