Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit August 10, 2022

Coalition to Honor Six Local Women During ‘Women’s Equality Day’

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 30th annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Aug. 25, 2022 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. The event will honor the achievements of women who fought for the right to vote and the successes of today’s community leaders. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Muncie celebration will honor six local women who have made significant contributions to the broader community. The event will pay special tribute to Vivian V. Conley, who was a…

Entertainment August 9, 2022

Munich is Heading to Muncie: Oktoberfest Benefitting ecoREHAB Coming October 1

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN—Get out your Lederhosen and Steins—a taste of Germany is coming to Muncie. The Yard, Muncie’s newest venue, in partnership with Indiana On Tap, is excited to present the Inaugural Year of Munich to Muncie Oktoberfest. This 21-and -over event will take place at The Yard (formerly McCarty Lumberyard) on Saturday, October 1st from (4pm VIP Entry) 5pm – 8pm. ‘Munich to Muncie’ Oktoberfest will have something for everyone. The event will have breweries, distilleries, and wineries from all over the state. Attendees will be allowed UNLIMITED POURS of more than 20+ craft beverages. Live music will be provided by fan favorites…

Government August 9, 2022

Do You Have The Cutest Dog In Indiana? Show Everyone

By State of Indiana Press Office— INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and Indiana’s First Dog Henry are searching for adorable dogs in great locations across the state through the Visit Indiana Cutest Dog Photo Contest. “I encourage all Hoosiers to make memories with your pup just like I do with my dog, Luna Lovegood (AKA Bubby),” Crouch said. “Show off your furry friends enjoying the beauty of Indiana whether that’s at one of our incredible state parks, miles of trails or countless pet-friendly destinations.” A different winner will be selected every week for one year….

Education August 8, 2022

Muncie Community Schools Names Primary, Secondary ‘Teachers of the Year’

By Andy Klotz, APR— MUNCIE, IN— Kira Zick and Kim Kowalski have been selected as Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for the 2021-22 school year. The two were honored today during an employee gathering at Central High School. Zick teaches grades 3 and 4 in the Dual Language Immersion program at West View Elementary, one of six elementary schools in MCS. She received the honor based on her students’ achievement, classroom management, dedication to professional development and other factors. “It’s an awesome honor,” Zick said. “Every teacher is working so hard, so to be…

Non-Profit August 8, 2022

Muncie Organization Adds Additional ‘NaloxBoxes’ To Neighborhoods

By Sara Renee, CAPRCII-MH, CCHW, Harm Reduction Street Outreach, Muncie Folk Collective— Muncie Folk, a local harm reduction initiative, continues to distribute naloxone through placement of additional “NaloxBoxes” in the Muncie community MUNCIE, IN—Late 2021, in partnership with Overdose Lifeline, Inc., and the Governor’s Office and Division of Mental Health and Addiction, two “NaloxBoxes” were installed in Muncie, IN., with a third just recently installed and a fourth coming soon. “Making overdose response tools like naloxone readily available to any Hoosier who may encounter an individual suffering from an overdose is critical in addressing the drug epidemic,” Gov. Holcomb stated in a previous…

Entertainment August 8, 2022

Tickets to Orchestra Indiana’s 2022-2023 Season Go On Sale on August 8th

By Scott Watkins— Season highlights include Holst’s “The Planets” with NASA visuals projected above the stage, The Three Phantoms in Concert, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s shimmering Scheherazade. MUNCIE, IN – Orchestra Indiana has announced that individual concert tickets to its 2022-23 season will go on sale Monday, August 8th. Tickets start at just $20, are available online any time at www.orchestraindiana.org, or through the Emens Auditorium Box Office. The Emens Box Office is open from 10am – 3pm weekdays (expanding to 5pm on August 15), and patrons may also purchase by phone at (765) 285-1539 or in person at 1800 West Riverside Avenue….

Education August 6, 2022

Ball State University Announces Partnership With Top International Esports Organization Gen.G

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University has formed a partnership with Gen.G Global Academy—a high-caliber international esports organization with competitive teams in South Korea, China, and the United States. This partnership expands Ball State’s global influence and role as an innovator in the emerging industry of esports, while offering unique opportunities for student-athletes within Ball State’s esports program in the University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM), and for Gen.G’s student-athletes. “We are excited about this burgeoning partnership and what it can mean for Ball State, CCIM, and Gen.G,” said Dr. Paaige Turner, CCIM…

Non-Profit August 5, 2022

MuncieArts to Present ‘Making Public Art Work’, a Two-day Professional Practice Seminar for Artists

By Erin Williams, Executive Director, Muncie Arts & Culture Council— MUNCIE, IN—This month, MuncieArts (munciearts.org) will present a special two-day professional practice seminar for artists who would like to expand their creative practice into working in public art. “Making Public Art Work” will be held on Aug. 13 and 14 at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, with a virtual keynote lecture by Kristen Giannantonio from the Monument Lab (Philadelphia) on Friday, Aug.12 at 6 p.m.. “Making Public Art Work” is presented in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Randolph County, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center…

Entertainment August 5, 2022

Muncie Poet Named to ‘Indiana Authors Awards’ Shortlist of 40 Best Books

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— INDIANAPOLIS—Mark Neely of Muncie has been named to the Indiana Authors Awards for the book Ticker. The book was nominated in the Poetry category, one of eight literary categories where awards will be given. Winners will be announced on Aug. 24, 2022. Ticker, follows the life of its main character, Bruce, as he navigates marriage, children, aging parents, politics, race, religion, global catastrophe, and the irrelevance of middle age. Throughout the book the dueling voices in Bruce’s head, which range from comic to bitter to revelatory, compete for control of his inner life. From formal to freewheeling, Neely’s…

Entertainment August 4, 2022

Muncie Author Named to ‘Indiana Authors Awards’ Shortlist of 40 Best Books

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— INDIANAPOLIS—J.R. Jamison of Muncie has been named to the Indiana Authors Awards for the book Hillbilly Queer: A Memoir. The book was nominated in the DEBUT category, one of eight literary categories where awards will be given. Winners will be announced on Aug. 24, 2022. Jamison’s book is an enduring love story between a conservative dad and gay son who find that sometimes the differences between us aren’t really that different at all. Comments about Jamison’s book include: “. . . One of the most humane and challenging memoirs to come out of the Midwest . . ….

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