Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment July 12, 2022

Chaney Youngblood Artwork ‘The Beauty of Depression’ on Display at Cornerstone

By Dee McKinsey— The Exhibition will run through the month of July MUNCIE, IN – “The Beauty of Depression,” by Chaney Youngblood, is on display at Cornerstone’s Center for the Arts. 520 E. Main St., in the Judith Barnes second-floor gallery. Despite the title the displayed artwork is colorful, vibrant and inventive. Youngblood frequently works with found materials. Youngblood is Cornerstone’s catering coordinator. This 23-year-old, self-taught artist is a native of Muncie and a graduate of Muncie Central High School….

Non-Profit July 12, 2022

Delaware County Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct 11 New Members

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 11 new members this month in its 2022 class. Bill Bower, Allyson Morey Castine, Dane Cook, Tim Courtney, Lauren Kaminsky Dunham, Marc Foreman, Joe Gasser, Ryan Kerrigan, Chris Powers, Taylor Unroe and Morgan Wallen Wijay will be honored on July 23, 2022 in Cardinal Hall at the LA Pittenger Center at Ball State. A reception will begin at 5:30 pm., the banquet is at 6 and…

Education July 12, 2022

Muncie Community Schools Receives $234,265 From Indiana Department of Education

By Andy Klotz— Funds to help expand student access to high-demand careers MUNCIE, IN – Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has received $234,265 in funding from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to expand students’ exposure to high-demand career opportunities. The Explore, Engage and Experience (3E) grant will help provide career coaching for students, a customized curriculum and other programs and events that will be implemented over the next two years. MCS is partnering with Project Leadership and Ivy Tech to…

Later this year, The Community Foundation will relocate to the former ISU Building in downtown Muncie located at300 E. Jackson. The move aligns with impressive growth, thanks to the generosity of neighbors across our community.

Non-Profit July 11, 2022

Community Foundation Growth Leads to Purchase of New Building for Operations

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – Thanks to the generosity of neighbors across our community, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has witnessed impressive growth. At the end of 2021, Foundation assets reached an all-time high of $88 million. These assets are here to support the community today, tomorrow, and always. Growth in assets has led to the need for additional capacity for The Community Foundation, including increases in staff size and physical space. In June, the Board…

The Whitinger Business Building is pictured. Photo provided by BSU

Education July 11, 2022

Free ‘Impact X Class’ Being Offered to Cultivate Innovation, Solutions From Muncie Community

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – A collaboration between the City of Muncie, Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center, and the In Place Impact Muncie Initiative has resulted in a free class aimed at fostering innovative solutions to make a positive impact on the local community. Starting Sept. 13, 2022, the In Place Impact Muncie Initiative will begin offering a free 12-week “Impact X class” taught by Christiana Mann, assistant lecturer of hospitality innovation and leadership at Ball State;…

Members of the 2021 class of the Academy for Community Leadership.

Business July 10, 2022

Academy of Community Leadership Class is Now Forming for 2022

By Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— MUNCIE, IN—For 46 years, the Academy for Community Leadership has been attracting bright, emerging leaders in Muncie and Delaware County. ACL has provided an orientation to the Muncie and Delaware County community and a broad overview of civic leadership since 1979. The program helps develop leadership talent and potential and provides valuable networking opportunities for the participants. Most of our community’s current leaders in business, philanthropy, education, and government have participated in ACL. This…

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health July 8, 2022

IU Health Ball Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

By IU Health— MUNCIE, IN – IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that…

Shareen Wagley, the mayor's Executive Assistant is pictured reviewing a document on her PC. Photo provided

Government July 8, 2022

Muncie Mayor’s Office: Maintaining Transparency in the Information Age

By Michele Owen, Communications Director, City of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN—When the phone rings at City Hall, there’s no telling who’s on the line. It could be a simple question, a profanity-laden tirade, or a grieving widow unsure where to turn. For executive assistant Shareen Wagley and receptionist Lindsay Fink, the protocol is the same – answer the phone and try to help. In the first three weeks of June alone, the mayor’s office received 2,763 phone calls, for a total…

Mark McKinney (Left) is pictured handing the gavel over to new Muncie Sunrise Rotary President, Ben Polk. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 8, 2022

Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club Installs New Officers for 2022-2023

By Muncie Rotary Press Office— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club celebrated the transition of officers for the 2022-2023 Rotary year on July 8th, 2022. Mark McKinney, retiring 2021-2022 President of the Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club, introduced the incoming President, Ben Polk who presented club goals and vision for the year ahead. 2022-2023 Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club Officers President: Ben Polk President Elect: Frank Baldwin Immediate Past President: Mark McKinney Secretary: Isaac Miller Treasurer: Brian Cox During the July 8th club meeting, Polk…

Entry to Copperfield Commons on Morrison Road just north of McGalliard Road. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government July 7, 2022

Developer to Add 17 Additional Homes, Recreation Area to Muncie’s Northwest Side

By Michele Owen, Director of Communications, City of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN—On Thursday, June 30th, the zoning board approved a variance for the addition of two cul-de-sacs and 17 additional lots in Copperfield Commons. A project of Partuck Corporation, the Commons has developed 40 building sites near McGalliard and Morrison. 21 homes have already been built and sold on these lots. Developer Richard Case hopes to complete a new recreation area and the cul-de-sacs by 2023. Case has been collaborating with Councilman Aaron…

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