Articles by Mike Rhodes

Health October 11, 2023

IU Health Will Offer 25 Free Lung Cancer Screenings on Veteran’s Day to Honor Local Veterans

By Liz Yates— MUNCIE, IN— IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and End Lung Cancer Now, an initiative of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, are proud to announce a special event that will be taking place on Veteran’s Day this year. 25 free lung cancer screenings will be available to local veterans as a token of our gratitude for their service and dedication to our nation. The event will take place on November 11th, 2023, from…

Education October 10, 2023

Cheyenne Carter—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey Shannon— Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. COWAN, IN—Juggling a variety of sports, activities and academics is challenging for high school students. But, Cowan Junior/Senior High School senior Cheyenne Carter has developed strategies to make it all work. Carter, who is a member of the softball, basketball and volleyball teams at her school,…

Education, Non-Profit October 10, 2023

Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art Showcases Textiles from Asia in New Special Exhibition

By Rachel Buckmaster— MUNCIE, Indiana – The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University is presenting its first show featuring textiles from across Asia. This special exhibition will be on display through Dec. 21, 2023. Fibers of Being: Textiles from Asia in the David Owsley Museum of Art’s Collection explores the layered meanings of textiles translocated from Asia to the United States as they cross geographical, cultural, and temporal boundaries. Many garments and accessories in the show have not…

Education October 9, 2023

‘Benny is Calling’ Alumni Back to Ball State University for Homecoming, Oct. 16-21

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s 97th Homecoming celebration kicks off this year on Oct. 16, as Cardinals across the globe are invited back to campus to show pride in their alma mater. The week-long celebration culminates Oct. 21 with the Cardinals’ home football contest against Central Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. Tickets for the game are available on the Ball State Athletics website. “Our Homecoming theme this year, ‘Benny is Calling,’ is so fitting,…

Health October 9, 2023

The Importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Eric M. Hoffman, Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney— MUNCIE, IN – The month of October offers a time to spotlight domestic violence in Indiana and across our country during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that domestic violence occurs in all communities and affects individuals from all demographic categories, with at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime? In Indiana, more than 40 percent of women and more than 26…

Non-Profit October 6, 2023

‘Forge Your Path’ Celebrates 3 Years With New Video: A Path of Growth, Opportunity, and Community

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN—Forge Your Path, a talent attraction initiative from the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, is proud to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Since its inception, the initiative has worked to transform the region, helping to promote an array of thriving communities and flourishing businesses, and a brighter future for all of East Central Indiana. The initiative began when the region recognized its shared challenges: a consistent population decline, young talent leaving in search of greener pastures, apathy,…

Education October 6, 2023

David and Christina Arquette Spend Two Weeks on BSU Campus

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN– Actors and producers David and Christina Arquette are spending two weeks on the campus of Ball State University this Fall semester as the first Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Experts in Residence for Media. Formerly the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Endowed Chair in Telecommunications program, the Visiting Expert in Residence for Media initiative in the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) brings media industry experts to campus to…

Education October 5, 2023

Ivy Tech Student Spotlight: Arminda ‘Mindy’ Vaught

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—When Arminda “Mindy” Vaught was released from prison after her 14-month sentence, she was not sure what she was going to do. She returned home and knew she had to find a job. Serving 14-months on a felony charge meant that her options were limited. After speaking with the Delaware County Probation Office, she was referred to Ivy Tech Community College’s WorkMatters program. “I thought I’d be getting a job at a factory; that I didn’t have…

Non-Profit October 5, 2023

Don’t Miss the YART Sale at ArtsWalk

By Moth Danner— MUNCIE, IN—YART is a Yard Sale for Art. YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students from Ball State University and continues here and in several U.S. cities. YART is a Muncie original. The Muncie YART is now held downtown, at Canan Commons, twice a year, (Spring and Fall,) and coincides with ArtsWalk. The Fall 2023 Muncie YART is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, October 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This community art sale, with…

Non-Profit October 4, 2023

Veterans Memorial Gardens Dedication Ceremony to Take Place Saturday, October 7th

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Members of the public are invited to the dedication ceremony of a new in-the-works Veterans Memorial Garden located at the Muncie-Delaware County Senior Citizens Center, 2517 W. 8th Street in Muncie. The dedication ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The project is being completed in phases and is intended to be a living memorial to the men and women who have served our country. Dignitaries who will be in attendance include: Indiana Senator Scott Alexander,…

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