Articles by Mike Rhodes

Brian DeRome, photo provided

Education May 5, 2022

Southside Middle School Robotics Team Heading to World Championships in Dallas

Panthers program quickly gaining a reputation. By Andy Klotz, APR— MUNCIE, Ind. – Imagine starting a Division I college basketball program from scratch. Now imagine making the NCAA tournament in that first year. And then again in the second. That’s essentially what Brian DeRome has done as the Robotics coach at Southside Middle School. The second-year Industrial Technology teacher with a background in robotics started the school’s program last year, and now his teams are two-for-two in qualifying for the…

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Sleuths of all ages are invited to visit 10 participating downtown businesses to collect clues.

Entertainment May 4, 2022

Solve the ‘Muncie Mystery’ May 5th During First Thursday in Downtown Muncie

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind. – Can you find a fairytale ending (we’re talking the happily ever after kind) to the Once Upon a Muncie Mystery? A crime – pretend crime, of course – has been committed in the Enchanted Forest and your help is needed! Join fellow fairytale fact finders for the third Muncie Mystery during First Thursday on May 5 in downtown Muncie. According to The Fairy Godmother, Snow White has succumbed to a mysterious sleeping spell! When…

Indiana Statehouse photo provided by Lydia Kirschner

Government May 4, 2022

State Grant Will Help Expand Internet Access Across Delaware County

By Indiana House Republicans Press Office— STATEHOUSE  – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Delaware County thanks to over $669,000 in state broadband grant funding, according to local lawmakers. Indiana recently awarded a total of $189 million for 154 broadband projects around the state as part of the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. In total, more than 52,900 homes and businesses across 80 counties will benefit from the program…

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Health May 4, 2022

Study Shows COVID-19 Antibodies Last Longer in Children Than Adults

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are sharing the results of a study about how immunity to COVID-19 can develop and change over time. By IU School of Medicine— INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are sharing the results of a study about how immunity to COVID-19 can develop and change over time. Pediatric researchers Chandy John, MD, Alka Khaitan, MD, and colleagues learned that children develop neutralizing antibodies to COVID-19 at similar levels to adults, and those…

Visions by Alfredo Marín-Carle

Entertainment May 3, 2022

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Presents Alfredo Marín-Carle’s ‘Visions’ Exhibition on First Thursday

By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE, Ind.—Gordy Fine Art and Framing will celebrate an exhibition and sale of new paintings and sculpture by Alfredo Marín-Carle, beginning on Muncie’s First Thursday May 5, from 5pm – 8 pm. Marín-Carle joined the faculty at Ball State University in 1985. He is now Associate Professor Emeritus and resides in Indianapolis. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. Visions, the title of the exhibit, states simply that these works of art…

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Education May 2, 2022

Indiana Academy and Burris Laboratory School Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities and Burris Laboratory School are once again receiving national recognition. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the Indiana Academy (No. 2) and Burris (No. 7) among the top high schools in Indiana in its “2022 Best U.S. High Schools” listing. Both schools are operated by Ball State University’s Teachers College. “These excellent rankings are a testament to the hard work being done…

Hannah Smith photo by Stacey Shannon

Education April 29, 2022

Hannah Smith—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, Ind.—Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. For Burris Laboratory School senior Hannah Smith, helping other people and making a difference in the world are her priorities. While she’s participated in various school sports like cross country, soccer, swimming and track, Smith embraces activities that can help others. During high school, for…

East Washington Academy M.A.T.H.Bowl participants. Photo provided

Education April 29, 2022

East Washington Academy Students Are State M.A.T.H. Bowl Champs

EWA Science Bowl team achieves Top 10 finish By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, Ind.– The hours and hours of practice paid off for a group of East Washington Academy (EWA) students – they are Indiana’s 2022 M.A.T.H. Bowl champions! Thirteen EWA 4th and 5th graders beat out 114 other schools from around the state to claim the title. “I am really impressed by their passion for mathematics and am proud of their hard work,” EWA 5th grade teacher and M.A.T.H. Bowl…

Aerial image of the Magna plant in Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Education April 28, 2022

Ivy Tech Community College Announces Scholarship Program With Magna

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind.– Ivy Tech Community College and Magna today announced a new employee education program that provides Magna employees with a free education at the Muncie-Henry County campus. “This program provides Magna employees with a path to reaching their goals of higher education, promotion potential and skill development,” Jennifer Gasiorek, Ivy Tech Vice Chancellor of Workforce Partnerships and Strategic Communication said, “Through partnerships with companies like Magna, we can help Muncie and Delaware County thrive.” Starting in August…

Boyce Systems Corporate Headquarters in Daleville, IN. Photo provided

Business April 28, 2022

Boyce Systems Announces its 100th School Customer in the Cloud

Financial software company’s new leadership group looks to product innovation investments and upcoming launches By Boyce Systems— DALEVILLE, Ind. – Boyce, a leading provider of software and forms that power efficient and compliant financial operations for over 1,200 municipalities, schools, libraries, and utilities, announced additional investment in its products and people, adding substantial experience and capacity at a time Boyce is poised to accelerate its growth. The company has grown its schools onboarding and support teams, which has accelerated the…