Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment February 6, 2026

34th Annual Muncie Model Train Show Coming to the Delaware County Fairgrounds on Feb. 28

By R. Brian Wolfe— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club announces its 34th Annual Muncie Model Train Show to be held Saturday, February 28 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds at 1210 N. Wheeling Avenue. Admission is only $5 for each adult—children 12 and under are admitted free. Indiana’s largest, longest-running, single-day model train show will be held in both the Memorial and Heartland buildings. Proceeds from the train show are used to maintain the new operating model train exhibit at the Muncie Children’s Museum. Listen to organizer, Brian Wolfe below: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/spBku4H_9Y4 The…

Entertainment February 5, 2026

Ball State University’s Opera Theatre Program Hosts its 10th Annual Opera Gala Feb. 7 at Sursa Hall

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana — The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents its 10th annual Opera Gala at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sursa Performance Hall in Ball State’s Music Instruction Building. This year’s gala celebrates a decade of Ball State Opera’s excellence and showcases the talent of students, faculty, and alumni. This signature event highlights the University’s commitment to training professional performers and fostering community engagement. “The Opera Gala is always a wonderful opportunity to see our faculty and students dressed to the nines while performing some of opera’s greatest hits,” said Dr. Jon Truitt, the University’s…

Business February 5, 2026

1874 Design Studio Launches to Offer Full-Service Home Remodeling

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN — A new design-build studio is launching to serve Hoosier homeowners who delight in details, who value high-end materials, and who expect more from contractor relationships. 1874 Design Studio offers customers full-service remodeling, specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home renovations, serving Central Indiana and beyond. The studio is a division of Knapp Supply Co., a 150-year-old kitchen and bath remodeling and plumbing supply provider. As a design-build business, 1874 Design Studio helps clients reimagine kitchens, bathrooms, and entire homes without the stress often associated with remodeling. The team manages every step of the process, beginning with…

Business February 4, 2026

Northwest Bank Names Garrett Doan Regional Commercial Banking Market Executive for Indiana

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN—Northwest Bank has named Garrett Doan as Regional Commercial Banking Market Executive for Indiana, where he will lead the bank’s commercial banking strategy and teams across the state, with a focus on relationship‑driven growth and strong community presence. In this role, Doan is responsible for overseeing Northwest Bank’s Commercial Bank in Indiana, serving commercial and industrial businesses, and expanding the bank’s commercial banking footprint in key markets including Muncie, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend/Mishawaka. Doan brings more than 30 years of banking and financial services experience, the majority of which has been spent in Indiana….

Health February 2, 2026

Three Ways to Take Charge of Your Health During Heart Month

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS, IN— More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year[1]. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives. Nine out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time[2]. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, envisions…

Non-Profit February 2, 2026

Help Shape the Future of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) is inviting community members to help shape the future of arts and culture in Muncie through a series of upcoming focus groups designed to gather ideas, insights, and perspectives from those who care about the city’s creative ecosystem. MuncieArts will host small, discussion-based focus groups to hear directly from artists, creatives, arts supporters, partners, and residents about what they value, what they see, and what they hope for in Muncie’s arts future. Feedback from these sessions will help inform the Council’s future priorities, partnerships, and strategies. “These…

Non-Profit February 1, 2026

Muncie League of Women Voters to Sponsor Public Meeting on Feb. 14

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—“Community Services Helping People Who Are Homeless ” will be the topic of a public meeting of the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive. Admission is free. A panel of local professionals who work daily with people who are homeless will talk about their work and organizations and will answer questions about the needs of people who are homeless in Delaware County. Confirmed speakers are Melissa Blackmer from ARK Muncie, Cooper Sprague from A Better Way / Muncie Mission HUB…

Education January 30, 2026

Yorktown High School Earns Gold Recognition on 2025 AP® School Honor Roll

By Jo Cox, Yorktown Community Schools— YORKTOWN, IN – Yorktown High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement®, AP® School Honor Roll, earning Gold recognition from the College Board. This distinction marks a significant milestone for the school, reflecting a three-year progression of continuous improvement—from Bronze recognition in the program’s first year, to Silver, and now Gold. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that expand access to rigorous, college-level coursework while supporting strong student outcomes and a college-going culture. For the Class of 2025, Yorktown High School met or exceeded all College Board benchmarks required for Gold…

Entertainment January 30, 2026

Arts Alive! Series Presents Multidisciplinary Artist Jeffrey Gibson at Ball State University, Feb. 4

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues with an on-campus presentation followed by a Q&A with artist Jeffrey Gibson at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Pruis Hall. The event will conclude with a reception and light refreshments. This special lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the New York Parking Garage (located east of Pruis Hall, off New York Avenue), and is free after 7 p.m. Jeffrey Gibson is a multidisciplinary artist and a citizen of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent. His work…

Non-Profit January 30, 2026

Shafer Leadership Academy Expands Team Amid Growing Demand for Customized Leadership Development

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN— Shafer Leadership Academy announced plans to expand its facilitation team in response to increasing demand for customized leadership development programs across East Central Indiana and surrounding regions. The nonprofit organization has seen growing interest from employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services who are seeking leadership development that reflects the realities of their workforce and industry. As organizations navigate workforce transitions, talent retention challenges, and the need for inclusive leadership practices, Shafer Leadership Academy is investing in additional facilitation capacity to meet those needs. “Our partners are asking for leadership development that is relevant to…

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