Articles by Mike Rhodes

Heart-to-Heart Connections: Expanding Our Impact to Touch More Lives

Non-Profit September 25, 2023

Heart-to-Heart Connections: Expanding Our Impact to Touch More Lives

By Jenni Marsh—  MUNCIE, IN—In compiling this year’s annual report, our team was amazed by the extraordinary impact Heart of Indiana United Way was able to achieve over the past year—thanks to:  • Donors—there were 3,350 of them! • Volunteers—1,306 volunteers gave their time and talent! • Champions—used their voice to advocate for neighbors and friends!  Our mission has always been to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person. Our commitment to fostering stronger, healthier, and…

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Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry Integrates into Ball State University’s Honors College

Education September 22, 2023

Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry Integrates into Ball State University’s Honors College

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University has announced that the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry (VBC)—the birthplace of Ball State’s signature brand of Immersive Learning—is being integrated into the University’s Honors College. This change will give VBC increased visibility, and allow it to contribute more fully to the overall campus experience through increased staffing and administrative support. In addition to being integrated into Honors Colleges, VBC will move from the Kitselman Center,…

New Monthly Interactive Marketing Sessions Coming to Muncie, IN

Business September 22, 2023

New Monthly Interactive Marketing Sessions Coming to Muncie, IN

By Melissa Narlock—  MUNCIE, IN — Marketing professionals, business owners, and students are invited to Intersessions, a series of interactive marketing sessions powered by Intersection. The inaugural session is set to make its debut on Tuesday, September 26. These free monthly sessions, hosted at the Innovation Connector, aim to provide attendees with industry insights, actionable strategies, and opportunities to build valuable connections.    In today’s rapidly evolving world of marketing, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Intersessions is designed to…

All 34 Lots of Storer Estates Sold to DR Horton Homebuilders

Government September 21, 2023

All 34 Lots of Storer Estates Sold to DR Horton Homebuilders

By Michele Owen, City of Muncie—  MUNCIE, IN—At Thursday morning’s Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting, board members approved a purchase agreement of all 34 lots at Storer Estates. The project has involved developing the site of the former Storer Elementary school into a subdivision with 34 lots, a dry retention pond, and a park. The City has recently paved the streets in the subdivision and added a walking trail.  Mayor Ridenour explained that DR Horton, the largest home builder in the…

Muncie’s Ivy Tech Held the Ivy+ Healthcare Academy for High School Students

Education September 21, 2023

Muncie’s Ivy Tech Held the Ivy+ Healthcare Academy for High School Students

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – Over the eight-week summer semester at Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County, 14 high school students hailing from schools across Delaware County participated in the Ivy+ Healthcare Academy, powered by United Healthcare. These students successfully completed five skills training sessions and three Ivy Tech courses, earning four and a half credits from Ivy Tech. The Healthcare Academy was conceived through a collaborative effort between United Healthcare and Ivy Tech, aimed at ensuring the future of…

Red-tail Land Conservancy Wins 2023 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

Non-Profit September 21, 2023

Red-tail Land Conservancy Wins 2023 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—If you are a frequent viewer of MuncieJournal.com, you may remember many of the stories we’ve published about the work of the Red-tail Land Conservancy. On Wednesday of this week, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) awarded a 2023 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence to Red-tail Land Conservancy during the annual Partners for Pollution Prevention Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis. “This is the highest environmental award in the state,” said Kelly Phillips, Communications and…

Muncie Mission to Host Groundbreaking for Recovery Homes 

Non-Profit September 20, 2023

Muncie Mission to Host Groundbreaking for Recovery Homes 

By Bob Scott, VP Development— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Mission Ministries, Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Project Greathouse, the construction of five new recovery cottages, on Friday, September 22 at 3:00 pm. The homes will be built adjacent to the Mission’s men’s residential facility located at 1725 S Liberty St. Project Greathouse will provide supportive housing for men who have completed the residential recovery program at Muncie Mission. Already seven neighborhood homes have been renovated as recovery housing for 14…

Ball State University to Host Grand Opening Concert, Ribbon Cutting for Brown Family Amphitheater

Education, Entertainment September 19, 2023

Ball State University to Host Grand Opening Concert, Ribbon Cutting for Brown Family Amphitheater

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University will hold a grand opening on Sept. 19 for the Brown Family Amphitheater—a new outdoor performance and gathering space on campus that the entire community can enjoy. Located between Park and Pruis halls and between Noyer and Woodworth complexes, this grand lawn venue is an impressive performance facility for artists and audiences. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be a free jazz concert featuring the Ball State Jazz Ensemble…

What Are You Doing for Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21? Muncie’s Fall Bridge Dinner is the Place to Be

Entertainment September 18, 2023

What Are You Doing for Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21? Muncie’s Fall Bridge Dinner is the Place to Be

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—What are you doing for dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21?  You are invited to join hundreds of your friends and neighbors for Muncie’s Fall Bridge Dinner on the Washington Street Bridge.  The free outdoor community event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rain date will be Sept. 28.  Grab some food and beverages from local vendors – or bring your own – and take a seat at one of the large community tables on the…

New Canoe and Kayak Launches Planned in City of Muncie

Non-Profit September 16, 2023

New Canoe and Kayak Launches Planned in City of Muncie

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN — Over the next several years, five new launches are scheduled to be constructed along the White River in Muncie, allowing for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing from the city’s east to west gateways. The addition of these launches comes on the heels of five decades of work by individuals and organizations to improve the water quality in the White River, one of East Central Indiana’s most important natural assets. As the health of the river…