Articles by Mike Rhodes

L-R: Steve Lindell, Shannon Henry and Brad Bookout discuss economic development in Delaware County during an episode of "Delaware County Today" on WMUN. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Business January 13, 2023

New Radio Station WMUN is the ‘Talk of Muncie’

Station looking for local radio hosts and program suggestions. By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN— A new radio station in Muncie and Delaware County aims to highlight what residents are talking about. And need to know. Radio station WMUN, broadcasting on 92.5FM and 1340AM has slowly been launching new, original talk programming. The station, once known as WXFN, now broadcasts FOX branded sports and news programming as well as local news and talk. The station can primarily be heard on…

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Cathy Fuentes-Rohwer, president of the Indiana Coalition for Public Education. Photo provided

Education January 13, 2023

Rep for ICPE to Address Status of Education in Indiana at AAUW and League of Women Voters Joint Meeting

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—A representative of the Indiana Coalition for Public Education will be the guest speaker for a joint meeting of the Muncie branches of the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Delaware County. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and wrap up no later than noon on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Motivate Our Minds, 2023 E. Highland Ave. The topic of the discussion…

Volunteering as a docent is fun and educational, too. Photo provided

Entertainment January 12, 2023

Become a Docent at Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA)

By Rachel Buckmaster, Assistant Director, David Owsley Museum of Art— MUNCIE, Indiana – The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, is inviting members of the Muncie community to apply for the Docent Learning Program. A docent is a volunteer trained to facilitate learning in the museum through a variety of activities and techniques. To learn more, attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at 3:30 p.m. in DOMA’s Contemporary Craft Gallery on the third…

Psi Iota Xi, is a 125-year-old philanthropic sorority. File photo

Non-Profit January 12, 2023

Muncie Sorority Grants Funds for Art Scholarships

By Dee McKinsey— Will allow students the opportunity to study with professional artists. MUNCIE, IN– Psi Iota Xi, Alpha Chapter, has awarded Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 W. Main, $3,500 for scholarships for students whose families are unable to pay for classes due to financial hardship. This grant, said Allison Bell, Cornerstone President and CEO, will allow students to “fulfill their dreams of arts, dance and theatre enrichment.” “The number of students needing financial aid has increased in the…

Muncie Central High School. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education January 11, 2023

Muncie Community Schools to Perform Security Checks in Middle Schools, High School

By Andy Klotz, Chief Communications Officer, MCS— MUNCIE, IN – Despite having very few incidents within its own buildings over the years, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) will soon implement random security checks and locker searches at its high school and two middle schools as part of its regular security protocols. The MCS Board of Directors approved the new procedure unanimously at Tuesday night’s board meeting. The checks will include “wanding” students with hand-held metal detectors as they arrive at school…

The Whitinger Business Building is picture. Photo provided by BSU.

Non-Profit January 11, 2023

Second ‘Impact X Community Class’ Set to Begin on January 17th

By Mike Martin— MUNCIE, IN—The Impact X Community Class is a FREE class open to everyone in the community. The class is hosted in the Tri-Phase Entrepreneur Lab, located in room 210 in the Whitinger Building on the Campus of Ball State University. The class is designed to empower community residents to create their own solutions for their community. It is a 12 week intensive course designed to help Muncie residents bring their community focused innovations to life. Whether these innovations…

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, file photo

Government January 11, 2023

Governor Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State

By John Herrik, Network Indiana— INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is urging state lawmakers to take action multiple on areas of need in 2023. He made his pitch during his 2023 State of the State Address Tuesday night while also celebrating what he calls a lot of “wins” for Indiana. He started off his address by saying he’s focused on three goals: securing Indiana’s place in the economy of the future, transforming the delivery of public health across the state, and…

Charles W. Brown Planetarium projection system.

Entertainment January 10, 2023

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Spring 2023 (January-April) Free Show Schedule  

By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—All planetarium programs are free of charge. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows.  Due to construction being done on the Cooper Science Complex, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit the planetarium’s location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information.    January —Tour of the Winter Sky Fridays: Jan. 13, 20 at 6:30pm…

Aerial image overlooking the downtown area, Muncie Central High School, and White River. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Non-Profit January 10, 2023

Muncie Action Plan’s Annual Community Meeting to Take Place on February 1st

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Action Plan spent 2022 realigning our goals and structure with the Muncie Strategic Investment Plan. The Strategic Investment Plan arose from the Together DM process facilitated in 2021. As our community’s long-range plan, the Muncie Strategic Investment Plan sets the general direction for policymaking and investment by our County and City governments, their public sector partners, and a wide range of other organizations that seek to shape the future at the local…

Grissom Elementary improved attendance. Photo provided

Non-Profit January 9, 2023

George and Frances Ball Foundation 2022 End of Year Recap and Grantmaking Focus

By Kelsey Harrington, Program and Analytics Officer, GFBF— George and Frances Ball Foundation Convenes 50+ Community Organizations Through Collective Impact Initiative: Cradle to Career Muncie, Awards a Record $5.4 Million in Grants MUNCIE, IN—In 2022, The George and Frances Ball Foundation (GFBF) continued its commitment to extending equitable educational assistance and support to families and youth in the historically underserved neighborhoods of Muncie (Promise Neighborhoods), starting at birth and extending through to successful employment that provides a greater opportunity to…