Articles by Mike Rhodes

The winners of the 2017 Mayor's Arts Awards presented at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit November 10, 2021

Celebrate the Arts at the Mayor’s Arts Awards, Nov. 12th

By Sarah Shaffer, Muncie Arts & Culture Council— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts), in conjunction with the City of Muncie, will celebrate the 4th biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards on Friday, Nov. 12, at Sursa Performance Hall on the Ball State University campus. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors given by the city to individual artists, teachers, non-profit organizations, and patrons of the arts. Awardees will be honored during the 7:30 p.m. ceremony and a community reception will follow in the lobby. Both events are…

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A metal sword lays on a brown table. Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash

Entertainment November 9, 2021

World Record Holding Sword Swallower Coming to Muncie’s Civic Theater

By Mikey Skoglund—  MUNCIE, Ind.—A world record holding sword swallower is coming to Muncie. Dan Meyer, who is originally from Indiana, is one of the world’s only sword swallowers. Dan will be at the Muncie Civic Theatre on November 21st as part of The Jar Community Church’s Anxiety Island series. Dan has been on dozens of television shows such as America’s Got Talent, Entertainment Tonight, Jimmy Kimmel Live, ESPN’s First Take, The Today Show, MTV, CMT, USA Network and many…

Ribbon-cutting of the new Menard Training Facility and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. Photo by Mike Rhodes

We Fly November 9, 2021

Ball State Opens New Menard Training Facility and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, Ind.—At a Ball State ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, the Menard Training Facility and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute was introduced to the public. The new program and facility was made possible by major gifts of grant funding from the Charles Koch Foundation and the Menard Family. Ball State President Jeffrey Mearns said, “The Charles Koch Foundation and the Menard family understand the value of entrepreneurship and the way entrepreneurs drive innovation, creativity and prosperity.” Additional speakers at the ribbon-cutting…

Photo provided by Ivy Tech Community College.

Education November 9, 2021

Ivy Tech Begins ‘Plan Ahead Get Ahead’ Initiative

By Lesley Devoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – When students plan ahead, they get ahead. At Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County, the Plan Ahead Get Ahead initiative is being utilized to support students and help them move forward through their academic journey. Students who were registered for fall 2021 and registered for the spring semester by October 19, 2021 were entered to free a class for the spring term. For the Muncie-Henry County Campus, this student was Chelsey Porter. Porter is…

The ATHENA awards. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 8, 2021

WIBU Announces Nominees for ATHENA Young Professional Award

 By Dorica Watson, WIBU Vice President— MUNCIE, Ind.—Women In Business Unlimited, (WIBU) is pleased to announce that  Bri Green, Kate Elliott, Kyndra Haggard and Victoria Brewer are the four nominees for our 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Award. Nominees for this award are emerging leaders who: • Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession • Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community Join WIBU on November 17th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m….

The Holdren family is ready for Secret Families. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 8, 2021

Christmas Wishes Come True With the Help of Secret Families

By Kathy Flatter— MUNCIE, Ind.—Even though the past year has been extremely difficult for many families in Delaware County, there is hope for a Merry Christmas.  Secret Families Christmas Charity, the brainchild of Al and Chris Holdren, will make sure of it. Since its inception in 2004 Secret Families has provided Christmas gifts to nearly 3000 families in Delaware County.  The inspiration behind Secret Families was that Al and Chris wanted to teach their daughters the joy of giving.  Instead…

Pictured L-R: Emily Leaver, Paige Stayton, Amber Greene, Aimee Hawkins, and Cici Bustos. Photo by MAK Photography.

Business November 8, 2021

Yorktown Business to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House on November 13th

By Rachel Combs— YORKTOWN, Ind.— Fate Style Studio will hold a Holiday Open House and official ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 13th from 10 am to 6 pm. Located in downtown Yorktown, Fate Style Studio will have a unique array of women’s and junior’s fashions, accessories, gifts and holiday specials. The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am. Fate Style Studio is a locally owned clothing boutique that opened its doors on July…

Farmer’s almanacs help smooth the way through another autumn. Photo by Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 5, 2021

John Carlson: To Read or Not to Read? Read!

By John Carlson— My first thought was, “Dang it all,” or words to that effect. That’s because having just returned from the drug store bearing a copy of “The Old Farmer’s 2022 Almanac,” I flipped to the weather section and read how more snow than normal was expected this winter. But I also brought home the “Harris’ Farmer’s Almanac for the year of our Lord 2022.” It predicted snowfall would be near normal or even a little below normal, so…

Aerial photograph of the White River Lofts, 400 W. Washington Street in Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Business November 4, 2021

Photo Gallery: A Sneak Peek Inside the White River Lofts Development

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, Ind.—Yesterday MuncieJournal.com had the opportunity to get a private look at the apartments inside the new White Water Loft apartments. Below you will find photographs of the one bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments that are available for lease. Today, November 4th, there will be a  ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m and from 4-8 p.m. you will be able to tour the development/apartments yourself and inquire about leasing options. A number of apartments have already…