Articles by Mike Rhodes

Health March 31, 2022

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Earns LGBTQ+ Healthcare Designation For 10th Time

By Courtney Schmoll— Ball Hospital is one of 496 healthcare providers nationwide to earn the coveted “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation MUNCIE, Ind. – For the tenth consecutive year, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has achieved a perfect score and the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and…

Business, Education March 30, 2022

Joseph Hazen—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey A. 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. Sports, academics and mentoring are all part of Joseph Hazen’s life. The Yorktown High School senior is the sixth of eight children in his family and is driven to succeed while also giving back to his school, classmates and community. Hazen has played a…

Entertainment March 30, 2022

Artist Talk By PLYSPACE Resident Fellow Derek Spencer

By Lexi Musselman— MUNCIE, Ind.—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) in collaboration with the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance, presents an Artist Talk by PlySpace Resident Fellow in Theatre, Derek Spencer. Derek Spencer (Los Angeles, CA) will present an artist talk about his past projects and process on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00pm in the Arts and Journalism building, room 225, on the campus of Ball State University. This event is…

Education March 29, 2022

Ball State Once Again Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University’s Teachers College today was once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its standout graduate degree programs in education. Ball State earned two top-30 national rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Graduate School Rankings” list, including 22nd in Elementary Teacher Education and 26th in Curriculum & Instruction, a specialty category. Overall, Ball State ranked 76th in the nation in overall graduate education programs,…

Entertainment March 29, 2022

Orchestra Indiana to Host Premier Gala Featuring Broadway Performers

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. — Orchestra Indiana is bringing Broadway to downtown Muncie in its premier Music of the Night Gala on Friday, April 8. “This is one of those night’s you’ll be glad that you are in Muncie when nationally known Broadway stars Craig Schulman, Tamra Hayden and Susan Anderson perform hits from the most popular musicals on Broadway, right at your table,” said Scott Watkins, executive director of Orchestra Indiana (formerly Muncie Symphony Orchestra). “The performances will…

Government March 28, 2022

U.S. Census: Delaware County Indiana Sees First Population Increase in 10 Years

By Tony Sandleben— MUNCIE, Ind.—On March 24, 2022 the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2021 population estimates for states and counties. Delaware County registered its first population increase in the yearly U.S. Census Bureau estimates since 2011. Delaware County registered an increase of 202 people for the year 2021. More good news—5 out of 9 counties in East Central Indiana showed increased populations. In addition to Delaware County which increased +202 people, Henry County + 50, Fayette County +27, Randolph…

Non-Profit March 27, 2022

NonproFIT Support Network Established; Names Carly Acree-King As Director

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—The NonproFIT Support Network, established earlier this year, will provide support to nonprofits in Delaware County to ensure a healthy, well-supported, and sustainable nonprofit sector from which all will benefit. The organization was incorporated on January 1, 2022, as a Type I supporting organization for The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. “Serving nonprofit organizations is a key role of The Community Foundation,” said Kelly K. Shrock. “We wanted to create something that would…

Carlson March 27, 2022

John Carlson: Mmm, That’s Tasty Water!

By John Carlson— Lately, I have been thinking about opening a tavern. Maybe calling it the Dew Drop Inn … For Water Only, because we’d only serve water. I would never have entertained this super-fun business notion before, based on my own research. It was like, whenever anybody asked me if I wanted some water, my immediate reaction was always, “Now why would I want some water? I hate water.” But lately I have begun to see water’s benefits. By…

Business, Education March 25, 2022

Ball State University Board of Trustees Advances Village Revitalization Plan

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – The Ball State University Board of Trustees took a major step on Friday to advance a long-term, phased revitalization plan for the Village. (Click here for a larger image of the artist rendering pictured above.) The comprehensive plan includes a performing arts center for university events. This performing arts center will be the catalytic anchor for the commercial district, and the university’s investment in the center will leverage approximately $100 million…

We Fly March 25, 2022

Michael Lewis Selected as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ball State University

By BSU Athletics— Former Indiana standout and Jasper native arrives after serving as assistant coach at UCLA MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State men’s basketball has appointed a new head coach, and he’s back home again in Indiana. Director of athletics Beth Goetz announced the hiring of current UCLA assistant coach and Jasper, Ind. native Michael Lewis Friday. The former Indiana University standout will begin the job in Muncie once the Bruins have concluded their season. “Basketball in our state is personified…

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