Articles by Mike Rhodes

Severino Leadership award by the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Education July 5, 2023

Dr. Joe Misiewicz to Receive Two Broadcasting Hall of Fame Honors This Summer

By IASB— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Muncie resident and former Ball State professor Dr. Joe Misiewicz will receive two Hall of Fame honors this summer. The Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) will be inducting Dr. Joe into the IASB Hall of Fame at IASB’s July annual meeting and awards program. IASB represents the high school radio and TV stations/programs in Indiana and Dr. Joe is being inducted for his impact on high school programs and development of various scholarships developed while he…

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Pictured L-R: Jeannie Hamblin-Fox, Rebekah Ireland, John Thompson, Chancellor Jeffrey Scott

Education June 30, 2023

Ivy Tech Community College Honors Local Man as Top Dual Credit Faculty Member

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College honored John Thompson of New Castle High School as one of 19 individuals across the state selected to receive the second annual Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction President’s Awards, the highest honor for Ivy Tech dual credit faculty. Winners were announced at a special ceremony on June 14 in Indianapolis and the event concluded with the 2023 Statewide Award recipient, Dr. Christine Herr of Ivy Tech Richmond. The College honored…

J.P. Hall was presented with the David Sursa Leadership Award during Tuesday evening's Halteman Village Neighborhood Association Board Meeting by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County's Board Chair Sara Shade Hamilton and President & CEO Marcy Minton. Pictured (left to right) Hamilton, Hall, and Minton. Marta Moody was also posthumously recognized with the David Sursa Leadership Award in 2023.

Non-Profit June 28, 2023

J.P. Hall and Marta Moody Named as Recipients of the 2023 David Sursa Leadership Award

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN —The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced that J.P. Hall received the 2023 David Sursa Leadership Award to recognize his dedicated service to Halteman Village Neighborhood Association. Marta Moody is also being posthumously recognized with a David Sursa Leadership Award for her exemplary lifetime service to Cardinal Greenway. Hall was nominated by Halteman Village Neighborhood Association for his impact on the neighborhood he serves and the Muncie community as a whole. In…

Pictured Left to right: Matt Howell, Chris Poland

Non-Profit June 28, 2023

Chris Poland Receives 2023 Merrill Greene Award From Muncie Rotary Club

By Matt Howell, President, Rotary Club of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN — Chris Poland, member of the Muncie Noon Rotary Club and Financial Literacy and Community Engagement Manager at Ball State Financial, received the Merrill Greene Award for 2023.  The award honors Merrill Greene, CPA, long-time Muncie Rotarian and volunteer who served as Club treasurer for over two decades.  The award recognizes a member for their outstanding volunteer efforts for the Club and the community. Club President, Matt Howell, added, “Chris…

Angie Hibner. Photo provided

Non-Profit June 27, 2023

Muncie Downtown Development Announces New Executive Director

By Will Isaacs, Board President, Muncie Downtown Development— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) Board of Directors has announced Angie Hibner as their new Executive Director effective June 19th, 2023. Hibner had been President/Owner of Respire Strategy, responsible for building a company by providing strategy solutions to the top communication challenges facing small business. For the past 8 years she has played a key role in bringing communication strategy and tools to over 600 entrepreneurs throughout the state…

2021 Winners of the Mayor's Arts Awards

Government, Non-Profit June 27, 2023

Nominations Open for 5th Biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards

By Erin Williams— MUNCIE, IN—Save the date! The Mayor’s Arts Awards return September 30, 2023, and the event to celebrate our nominees and award winners will be bigger than ever. The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts), in conjunction with the City of Muncie, is excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 5th Biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards. Nominees for this year’s awards will be celebrated at a special reception preceding the award ceremony on September 30th…

Aerial view of the water quality plant. Photo provided

Business June 26, 2023

Delaware County Regional Wastewater District and Muncie Sanitary District Forge a 25-Year Long-Term Partnership

By Jason Richards— MUNCIE, DELAWARE COUNTY—The Delaware County Regional Wastewater District (DCRWD) and the Muncie Sanitary District are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking 25-year long-term contract, solidifying a mutually beneficial partnership for all parties involved. Under this agreement, DCRWD will continue to use a portion of the Muncie Sanitary District’s wastewater treatment facility and infrastructure for the treatment of the Royerton and Desoto customers sanitary flow. The partnership agreement also includes a provision that guarantees a justified…

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd in Muncie.

Business June 26, 2023

Time for a Mid-Year Business Health Checkup 

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—It is hard to believe that 2023 is nearing the halfway point.  After enduring a cold winter and unpredictable spring, warm, nice weather and days full of sunshine are welcomed.  During this time of year, it is important to consider reviewing the status of our businesses and organizations.  Much like my semi-annual physical with my doctor, assessing what is going well and what is not is vital for businesses and…

"Four for the Fourth" is an annual race in Yorktown, Indiana, that is helping to build community and relationships with people throughout Mt. Pleasant Township, fund trails and pathways to connect neighborhoods, and promote healthy living and active lifestyles. Photo provided

Entertainment June 25, 2023

Yorktown’s 4 Mile Run on the 4th of July Returns With Over $27,000 in Scholarships and Prizes 

By Jonathan Lamb— YORKTOWN INDIANA- The annual “Four for the 4th” run/walk returns to downtown Yorktown at 8:30 AM on the 4th of July, bigger and better than ever.  Thrive Credit Union, the title sponsor has partnered with the Yorktown Community Schools Foundation to work together to raise funds to better the community, trails, parks, schools, and give away scholarships.    This year the overall male and female race champions will each win $1,000 in cash, and all students ages 19…

Michele Owen is participating in the Ms. Health and Fitness competition. Photo provided

Health June 23, 2023

Local Muncie Woman Competing for National Health and Fitness Title

MUNCIE, IN—The national Ms. Health and Fitness competition draws thousands of athletes every year to compete for national recognition and to benefit Homes for Wounded Warriors. This year, a Muncie resident is in the running for the title. Michele Owen had never run a race and could barely swim before deciding to train for Muncie’s 2021 Ironman 70.3. The grueling triathlon consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile run, and then a 13.1 mile run within 8 1/2…