Articles by Mike Rhodes

Northwest Bank Named One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023

Business March 2, 2023

Northwest Bank Named One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023

By Northwest Bank— WARREN, PA —Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023. The awards list ranks the 500 midsize employers that received the most recommendations from a survey of 45,000 American workers. Northwest Bank is 60th on the list. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider….

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Community Foundation Awards Grants to Benefit Teachers

Education, Non-Profit March 2, 2023

Community Foundation Awards Grants to Benefit Teachers

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – Five local teachers were awarded grants totaling $1,973.96 from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County in February through the Robert P. Bell Education Grants Program. Across the county, thousands of students benefit from Robert P. Bell Education Grants each year. Teachers often have instructional ideas they would like to implement in their classrooms. Sometimes, a lack of funds can prevent them from moving forward. Robert P. Bell Education Grants are awarded to…

Ball State University Accepting Proposals for 2023 Community Engagement for the Arts Grant

Education February 28, 2023

Ball State University Accepting Proposals for 2023 Community Engagement for the Arts Grant

By Michelle Kinsey, Office of Community Engagement, Ball State University— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement is now accepting proposals for the 2023 Community Engagement for the Arts (CEFTA) Grant. This competitive grant program provides up to $35,000 annually to an East Central Indiana community arts-focused organization or program. Application deadline is 5 p.m. ET March 31. To apply for the grant or for more information, go to https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/community-engagement/arts-grant-application. The Community Engagement for the Arts Grant…

Memorabilia Room to Be Open to Attendees of Muncie Boys Sectional Basketball Games

Education February 28, 2023

Memorabilia Room to Be Open to Attendees of Muncie Boys Sectional Basketball Games

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association’s Memorabilia Room will be open to people attending the boys basketball sectional tournament games on Tuesday, Feb. 28; Wednesday, March 1; Friday, March 3; and Saturday, March 4, at the Muncie Fieldhouse. The Memorabilia Room is located in the southeast corner of the Muncie Fieldhouse and opens 30 minutes before the first game of the day and closes after halftime of the final game. Tickets for boys sectional games…

Perez Named Executive Director of Orchestra Indiana 

Non-Profit February 28, 2023

Perez Named Executive Director of Orchestra Indiana 

By Orchestra Indiana— MUNCIE, IN-Orchestra Indiana is excited to announce that Katie Morgan Perez has been named Executive Director. Perez joined Orchestra Indiana as the Director of Operations in October of 2022, and previously served as the Executive Director of the Community School of the Arts in Marion for eight years. Perez steps into the role following the recent resignation of Scott Watkins.  “In the past few months I have had the pleasure to work alongside an incredible staff and…

Ben Stalets Returns to ‘Be Here Now’ On March 25th

Entertainment February 28, 2023

Ben Stalets Returns to ‘Be Here Now’ On March 25th

By Larry Meyer— MUNCIE, IN—Ben Stalets is not a songwriter—he’s a song. Realizing he couldn’t wash the Toledo off, Ben leaned into it, inspired by Rust Belt blue-collar underdogs and anti- heroes. Talking to Ben is like talking to an old friend, and that’s exactly how his songs are written and how his shows are performed. As comfortable in a bar room as he is in a listening room, by the 3rd verse of the first song, Stalets will have…

Emily Kimbrough: From Muncie to the World

Entertainment February 27, 2023

Emily Kimbrough: From Muncie to the World

By Jeannine A. Harrold, Program Chair, Paul Revere Chapter DAR— MUNCIE, IN—March is National Women’s History Month, and to celebrate it locally, the Delaware County Historical Society, the Carnegie location of the Muncie Public Library, and the Paul Revere Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution are co-sponsoring a program to present entertaining highlights from the life of one of the most famous women selected by the Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project. Emily Kimbrough, born in Muncie in…

Muncie Public Library and LifeStream Partnering for New Programs

Non-Profit February 27, 2023

Muncie Public Library and LifeStream Partnering for New Programs

By Susan Fisher, Public Relations Supervisor, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) is introducing two new program series and both partner with LifeStream Services, Inc. to deliver helpful and educational benefits to senior citizens in the community. “More to Know” is a new program series at Kennedy Library. Every Monday at 10am, the program will feature either a guest speaker on topics such as arts and culture, history, current events, health and wellness, and other topics or will…

Muncie Central Alumni Association Awards Grant to Band Director

Education February 27, 2023

Muncie Central Alumni Association Awards Grant to Band Director

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association has awarded its teacher grant, valued at $2,000, to Daniel Sager, the Marching Band director, for the purchase of 133 new leather binders that are needed to protect sheet music Muncie Central instrumental groups need for their practices and performances. The current binders were worn after more than 15 years of use. Muncie Central teachers may apply for grants by securing an application from the associate principal, who also…

Community Foundation Awards 4K to Community Organizations

Non-Profit February 26, 2023

Community Foundation Awards $974K to Community Organizations

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $974,435 in Community Grants this week. Beginning in 2023, The Community Foundation shifted to a Community Grants program. Nonprofit organizations have a wide-open door for applications instead of separate applications for multiple grants programs through the Foundation. Organizations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to connect with Foundation staff. This quarter, The Community Foundation had 24 organizations reach out with initial requests for funding….