Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—A leadership focused program for youth, administered by the city parks department, puts middle schoolers at the YWCA Central Indiana weekly, teaching them the value of giving back. More than 100 students – ages 12-16 – in the @ Promise Youth Employment and Mentor Program – participated over summer break. Working under the guidance of team leads, student groups work at local non-profit organizations including Muncie Parks, YMCA, Second Harvest Food Bank, Cornerstone Center For the Arts, Muncie Mission, Victory Lap, YWCA and more. “At YWCA Central Indiana, teaching resiliency, financial literacy and critical thinking is at…

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN – David W. Heeter, executive vice president and corporate ambassador/advisor, Northwest Bank, was honored by the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) during a special ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday, August 5, 2022 with the IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence award. As the IBA’s highest honor, the Leaders in Banking Excellence awards recognize the shining stars of the Indiana banking community and celebrates the exceptional bankers that have left their mark in the banking industry, as well as in community service and civic involvement. “We are extremely pleased that David is being honored by the IBA,” said William…

By Sheryl Swingley—  MUNCIE, IN—Shoka Griffin is the 2022 Muncie Central High School Alumni Association scholarship recipient. He will attend Ball State University where he will play football and where he plans to major in sports management and criminal justice. Since 1998, the Muncie Central High School Alumni Association has awarded $37,000 in scholarships to Muncie Central students to continue their education at a four-year accredited college or university in-state or out-of-state. ​The one-year scholarship was originally for $1,000, then increased to $1,500 in 2007. The awarding of a $2,000 scholarship began in 2013. While at Muncie Central, Shoka lettered…