Articles by Mike Rhodes

$34,460 was raised for Second Harvest’s school food pantry program. Photo provided

Entertainment October 17, 2022

10th Annual PrimeTrust Soup Crawl Award Winners Announced

By Ben Polk— Record Funds Raised for Second Harvest Food Bank MUNCIE, IN—At a gathering last Friday afternoon, Ben Polk named award winners from the Soup Crawl event held earlier last month and presented a fundraising check to Robby Tompkins of Second Harvest Food Bank. The Soup Crawl on October 6th in downtown Muncie raised $34,460 for Second Harvest’s school food pantry program. This will provide roughly 135,000 meals for families in need. The People’s Choice Award, renamed this year…

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Immediate Past-District Governor Ray Kramp is pictured presenting McKinney with the award. Photo provided

Non-Profit October 17, 2022

Joann McKinney Receives Rotarian of the Year Award

By Muncie Rotary— FISHERS, IN—Rotary District 6560 comprised of 44 Rotary Clubs in Central Indiana recently presented Joann McKinney, President & CEO of Horizon Convention Center and long-time Muncie Noon Rotarian, the Rotarian of the Year Award at the 2022 Rotary District 6560 Mid-Year Conference held at Launch Fishers on October 8th. “This was quite a surprise and totally unexpected. I’m very honored and humbled by receiving this award,” McKinney said. Immediate Past-District Governor Ray Kramp presented McKinney with the…

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Entertainment October 17, 2022

Costumed Creature Crawl Contest To Be Held DWNTWN

By Cheryl Crowder— MUNCIE, IN—Calling all creatures great and small! Bring your human DWNTWN October 29 from 12–3pm and show off your biped’s creativity. All furry, feathered, scaled, hairy, or hairless costumed friends are welcome. Humans must be leashed to their creatures. There is NO cost to participate. 11:30 AM Parade line-up will begin at the Delaware County Building square. 12:00 PM Parade starts and will proceed south on Walnut Street to Canan Commons. Judging will be held at the…

Muncie Central High School. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education October 17, 2022

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Executive to Speak at MCHS Alumni Association Dinner

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The new executive director of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle, Matt Martin, will be the guest speaker at the Muncie Central High Alumni Association annual dinner and meeting on Friday, Nov. 11, at Muncie Central. The Muncie Central Alumni Association also will celebrate its founding 25 years ago at the annual meeting. Martin’s presentation will review “The Past, Present, and Future of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.” Prior to joining the…

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Non-Profit October 17, 2022

Muncie OUTreach Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration

By Laura Janney— MUNCIE, IN– Muncie OUTreach proudly invites the community to join in a celebration of the organization’s 10 years of service to the East-Central Indiana Community. The event will be held on October 27, 2022, and will include a silent auction, dinner, and awards presentation. For a donation of $50.00, an individual will receive a complimentary ticket to the 10th Anniversary Celebration. For a donation of $350.00, an individual will receive eight complimentary tickets—a full table—to the 10th…

Photo by Amanda Kishel (Kyle Thomas as Quasimodo, Elizabeth Belle as Esmeralda)

Entertainment October 14, 2022

Quasimodo a ‘Dream Role’ for Deaf actor

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—After more than two decades in theater, Kyle Thomas has landed his dream role. “In most of the musicals that I participated in, I usually played smaller roles or was part of the ensemble,” he wrote in an email exchange. “I think every actor has a dream role where they believe their talents can really shine. For me, that role was Quasimodo.” Thomas, a Deaf actor, will take on the classic character who becomes deaf due…

Ivy Tech Muncie, Cowan Road Facility. Artist rendering.

Education October 13, 2022

Ivy Tech’s Supply Chain and Logistics, CDL+ Programs

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – At Ivy Tech Muncie-Henry County, the Supply Chain and Logistics Program is designed to give students the knowledge, skills, and certifications to work in the nation’s supply chain. From logistics to management to driving the semis needed to keep the supply chain flowing, the program offers everything a student needs to move into the workforce or continue their education at a 4-year university. Muncie and Delaware County continues to expand in the logistics world….

Showcase Week will take place November 14-19, 2022. http://www.showcaseweek.com

Business October 11, 2022

Why Entrepreneur Showcase Week? 

By Ted Baker CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—With about one month to go before the Innovation Connector engages in the most extensive series of events for businesses and entrepreneurs in its history, I was recently asked the question, “Why is the Innovation Connector doing this?”  I thought that was a really good question, and I want to share my answer with you. Over the past twelve-plus years of being at the Innovation Connector, I have met with…

Entertainment October 10, 2022

Minnetrista’s Family Adventure Day: Fall Festival

By Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN— Explore 40 acres of fun at Minnetrista’s Family Adventure Day: Fall Festival! Enjoy crafts, games, cider pressing demonstrations, and more on Wednesday, October 12. This free community event is open to the whole family! With so much being offered, the day is a choose-your-own-adventure opportunity. The various fall activities create space for learning, active family participation, and fun! Spend a beautiful fall day at Minnetrista, exploring with friends and family. The event will be broken out…

Check for air leaks or gaps around walls, ceilings, windows, doors, switches and outlets. By preventing and sealing leaks you could reduce their bill up to 20%. Photo provided

Business October 7, 2022

It’s National Energy Awareness Month: Tips From Indiana Michigan Power

By Corey Ohlenkamp— FORT WAYNE, IN – Fall is already on our doorsteps and as temperatures begin to drop, now is the time to think about saving energy. Today, Oct. 3, kicks off National Energy Awareness Month, and Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) wants to help customers save energy. Energy Awareness Month, first implemented in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush, encourages the government and organizations to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and managing the nation’senergy resources. Today, I&M continues…