Articles by Mike Rhodes

Muncie Habitat Launches Build Season With New Awareness Build

Non-Profit August 8, 2023

Muncie Habitat Launches Build Season With New Awareness Build

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—Summer and fall home builds for Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity launch this month with the Awareness Build, a five-day effort by community partners and local news, media, and strategic communication professionals. “We have a number of micro-builds,” explained CEO Lindsey Arthur. “These are opportunities for people who work together or have another common interest, to give-back together, often on the same day.” The Awareness Build involves local media outlets including Woof Boom Radio,  The Muncie…

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Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to Headline Free Concert in Muncie, IN

Entertainment August 8, 2023

Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to Headline Free Concert in Muncie, IN

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Grammy nominees The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 12th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Muncie’s own Bashville Boys will open the show. At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and…

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Provides Mental Health Grant at Indiana State Fair

Health August 8, 2023

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Provides Mental Health Grant at Indiana State Fair

By Lauren A. Schregardus — INDIANAPOLIS – Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI) announced a 3-year, $900,000 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation during “Mental Health Matters Day” at the Indiana State Fair. Representatives from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation presented the grant alongside Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment, & Enforcement for the State of Indiana and Chairman of the Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder, to…

MCS Names Hacker and Horner Primary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Education August 8, 2023

MCS Names Hacker and Horner Primary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN. – Andrew Hacker and Chris Horner have been selected as Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for the 2022-23 school year. MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski presented each with his award during a staff welcome back event at Muncie Central High School. Hacker is a Fine Arts teacher at North View elementary school who stands out for not only creating engaging lessons that students…

‘Sparrow Aircraft’ on Display at National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie

Entertainment August 7, 2023

‘Sparrow Aircraft’ on Display at National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie

By Rob Kurek— MUNCIE, IN— The National Model Aviation Museum invites visitors to view an exciting new aircraft, the Sparrow, on loan from Zipline. The Sparrow, developed by Zipline in 2016, was initially operated in Rwanda. It is an autonomous aircraft that flies to remote medical clinics delivering life-saving blood, vaccines, and medications safely to the ground via parachute. Can transport a weight of up to 4 pounds (1.8 kg). With a 60-mile (100km) service radius, the aircraft can fly…

Ball State Cardinal Varsity Club Announces the 2023 Cardinal Golf Classic Silent Auction

Education August 4, 2023

Ball State Cardinal Varsity Club Announces the 2023 Cardinal Golf Classic Silent Auction

By Cardinal Varsity Club— MUNCIE, IN— The Ball State Cardinal Varsity Club (CVC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 Cardinal Golf Classic Silent Auction sponsored by Stoops Automotive. The auction begins Monday, Aug. 7 at 8:00 a.m. ET, providing Cardinal fans with a unique opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences and other merchandise. Interested participants can view the exciting array of auction items by visiting www.cvcgolfauction.com. The auction is scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday,…

Muncie Rotary Club Marks 10 Years of Fundraising for High School Athletic Teams at the Delaware County Fair

Business August 3, 2023

Muncie Rotary Club Marks 10 Years of Fundraising for High School Athletic Teams at the Delaware County Fair

By Robert G. La France— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club marks 10 years of fundraising to support high school athletic teams by volunteering to direct traffic and collect entrance fees at the gates of the Delaware County Fair. For at least 5 hours a day from Monday, July 17, to Saturday, July 22, 2023, Rotarians braved the relentless sun and threatening storms alongside student athletes to greet visitors to the fair and raise money for four teams. The…

Soup Crawl Returns for 11th Annual Event During ArtsWalk This October

Non-Profit August 2, 2023

Soup Crawl Returns for 11th Annual Event During ArtsWalk This October

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN—PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union and Second Harvest Food Bank invite you to the eleventh annual Soup Crawl. Held in downtown Muncie during ArtsWalk, on Thursday, October 5th, from 5 pm to 8 pm, tickets are available now. Tickets are being sold online at curehunger.org/soupcrawl. Soup Crawl is a fun and festive local culinary celebration that benefits Second Harvest Food Bank’s The Big Idea initiative. For just $20, Soup Crawl attendees can stroll the streets of historic downtown…

Back-to-School Physical Fit Fair at Southside Middle School on August 2nd

Education, Health August 1, 2023

Back-to-School Physical Fit Fair at Southside Middle School on August 2nd

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN– Meridian Health Services is hosting a Back-to-School Physical Fit Fair on Wednesday, August 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Southside Middle School located at 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie, IN 47302. This event is being held in conjunction with Muncie Community Schools’ registration day. The community and people of all ages are invited to the Back-to-School Physical Fit Fair featuring: FREE Health Fair including: Health screenings provided by Meridian Health Pediatrics Screenings include…

PhyXTGears Robotics Team Wins Grant for Advancing STEM Education

Education August 1, 2023

PhyXTGears Robotics Team Wins Grant for Advancing STEM Education

By Lydia Cain, Rookie Media Mentor of The PhyXTGears— MUNCIE, IN—The Grant County Community Foundation Board has approved a $20,000.00 crowdfunding grant to East Central Indiana Robotics – The PhyXTGears, FRC Team 1720 to prepare high school students for Indiana’s technology workforce through hands-on STEM training. Crowdfunding challenges PhyXTGears to raise $20,000 through the generous contributions of donors and sponsors. It effectively doubles the contribution, dollar-for-dollar during the 60-day challenge starting July 15. To join the challenge, you may visit…