Articles by Mike Rhodes

Airforce Band of Flight. Photo provided

Entertainment September 29, 2022

‘Airforce Band of Flight’ to Perform Free Concert at Emens Auditorium

By Emma Trent— MUNCIE, IN – Join Emens Auditorium as Airforce Band of Flight performs a patriotic show full of entertainment and merriment at Emens Auditorium on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. No ticket reservations are required for Airforce Band of Flight as they are currently without charge for all incoming spectators. The United States Air Force Band of Flight provides quality music and entertainment for a wide variety of official military, recruiting and community relations events. The band is…

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Angie Rogers-Howell, Jennifer Gibson, Melissa Greer, Marisa Little, Treva Bostic, and Carrie Barrett are boldly serving as Women United leads and the faces of this year’s campaign efforts. Photo provided

Non-Profit September 28, 2022

Heart of Indiana United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign With Launch of ‘Women United’ 

By Kim Williams, CFRE— Nearly $400,000 in matching funds are available for this year’s campaign EAST CENTRAL INDIANA – Heart of Indiana United Way’s annual fundraising campaign has begun. Kicking off this year’s effort is a generous match opportunity and the launch of Women United across the region. Leading the way in the launch of Women United are 6 passionate women, each representing a different part of Heart of Indiana United Way’s region. Angie Rogers-Howell, Jennifer Gibson, Melissa Greer, Marisa Little, Treva Bostic, and Carrie Barrett are…

LeAnn Romine holds up her great-grandfather’s 1910 high school diploma while Alexis Robertson, Local History & Genealogy Specialist at Muncie Public Library, takes notes before digitizing the item at the first Community Scan Day held at Minnetrista. Photo by Sara McKinley, Muncie Public Library

Non-Profit September 27, 2022

Community Scan Day Will Focus on Local Women in Politics and the Military

By Susan Fisher, MPL— MUNCIE, IN—Four local organizations, all with an interest in discovering and preserving local history, will host a Community Scan Day on Saturday, October 8 from 1-4 p.m. at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. The event is sponsored by Minnetrista, Ball State University Libraries, the Delaware County Historical Society, and Muncie Public Library. The event will ask participants to focus on documents, photographs, photo negatives, and slides that feature local women in politics and in the military. A…

Photo provided by Ball State University

Education September 27, 2022

BSU Teachers College Awarded $2.6 Million Federal Grant to Develop Program for Students with Disabilities

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s Teachers College has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement an inclusive approach to identifying and supporting gifted students with disabilities. The five-year award is part of the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education’s Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. Since 1988, the federal initiative has funded projects that support evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies,…

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Entertainment September 26, 2022

Muncie Continues Proud IRONMAN Tradition on Saturday October 1st, Plus Kids Event on Friday

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie held its first triathlon in 1980. Originally called the Muncie Endurathon, the 70.3 mile race has since been rebranded as an official IRONMAN event, and holds the title for the longest continuous triathlon in the world (with the exception of 2020, which saw a world-wide hiatus for triathletes). On October 1, Muncie will again host hundreds of dedicated athletes aiming to claim the title of Ironman. Athletes will swim 1.2 miles in…

Community members from Delaware County were present to receive the Indiana Healthy Community redesignation certificate and to support John Disher, the Community Wellness Champion award recipient. Photo provided by Indiana Chamber

Health September 26, 2022

Wellness Council of Indiana Recognizes 2022 Health and Well-Being Champions

By Indiana Chamber of Commerce— INDIANAPOLIS — The Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce its inaugural Hoosier Health and Well-Being Champion Award recipients. The awards honor two nominated individuals, one in the workplace/corporation sector and one from the community sector, whose commitment to improving the lives of Hoosiers warrants special recognition. These individuals have made significant contributions to their respective workplaces or community. Both honorees were recognized at the 2022 Indiana Wellness…

Aerial of Muncie City Hall in downtown Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes.

Government September 26, 2022

City of Muncie Full Time Employees to Receive Bonus for Exemplary Work

By Michele Owen—  MUNCIE, IN—In October, 2021, Muncie Police Officers and Firefighters received a $1,000 one-time bonus, as a thank you for their hard work during a period of understaffing. This year, due to cautious spending and budgeting, Mayor Ridenour is providing a similar bonus to other full-time staff. “It’s the right thing to do,” Ridenour commented. “Our public works department, EMS, animal control, and others work tirelessly to keep our city running, and it’s often thankless work. I’m proud…

Diane Burko, Antarctica Diptych (Antarctica Dream #1; Paradise Channel, Lemaire #3), 2013, oil on canvas, purchase: Sharon Seager Women’s Art Fund and Gift of Joseph and Pamela Yohlin 2021.012.001-.002 © Diane Burko.

Entertainment September 26, 2022

Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art Exhibition Showcases New Acquisitions

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will display a selection of recent additions to the DOMA collection from Sept. 29 through Dec. 22, 2022. DOMA is open to the public 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. There is no admission fee. The exhibition and related events are part of Ball State’s Arts Alive Series, presented by the University’s…

Works of art previously available at the YART sale during a past year's ArtsWalk. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment September 26, 2022

Don’t Miss the Fall 2022 Muncie Yart on October 6th

By Moth Danner— MUNCIE, IN—YART is a Yard Sale for Art! YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students at Ball State University and continues here and in several U.S. cities – a Muncie original! The Muncie YART is now held Downtown, around Canan Commons, twice a year, Spring and Fall, and coincides with ArtsWalk. The Fall 2022 Muncie YART is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, October 6th. Sign up to be a YART Artist here at this link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5634492199951059&id=156725934394407…

Beneficence, affectionately called “Benny,” is Ball State's institutional icon. She symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed Ball State to flourish. Photo provided by BSU

Education September 24, 2022

Ball State University Awarded $1 Million Grant Through Lilly Endowment’s IYPC Program

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University has been awarded a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to create and expand high-quality, on-campus programming that encourages local youth to explore their interests and envision a future for themselves in college. The grant is part of Lilly Endowment’s Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC), an initiative which aims to increase the numbers of Indiana youth who successfully attend Indiana colleges and universities and obtain valuable postsecondary…