Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit July 13, 2022

‘Notable Women’ Group to Sponsor 2nd Annual Women’s History Workshop

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The “Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County” project will sponsor the second annual Women’s History Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 20, at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens. The workshop is open to the public and free, but registration is required. To register, click here. The public may attend one of two ways – in person or via Zoom. The Zoom broadcast, however, will conclude at 10:30 a.m. A link to join the workshop online will be shared after a person registers for the workshop. Jessica Jenkins, vice president of collections and storytelling at…

Health July 12, 2022

Local Pastor Finds Practicing Yoga Provides Her With Sustained Relief of Chronic Pain

By Marcia Freeman— MUNCIE, IN—Chronic joint pain has plagued me for many years starting in my late thirty’s. I struggled to find relief outside of pharmaceuticals, until I found the practice of yoga. To say that it has been life changing is an understatement. It has become my main health practice for physical and emotional wellness. I was diagnosed with a very painful, chronic and debilitating joint disease in 2009. I was immediately advised by my doctors to stop running, an exercise I loved and had formed a large community around. I was advised that immunosuppressant’s, anti-inflammatory and pain medications…

Entertainment July 12, 2022

Chaney Youngblood Artwork ‘The Beauty of Depression’ on Display at Cornerstone

By Dee McKinsey— The Exhibition will run through the month of July MUNCIE, IN – “The Beauty of Depression,” by Chaney Youngblood, is on display at Cornerstone’s Center for the Arts. 520 E. Main St., in the Judith Barnes second-floor gallery. Despite the title the displayed artwork is colorful, vibrant and inventive. Youngblood frequently works with found materials. Youngblood is Cornerstone’s catering coordinator. This 23-year-old, self-taught artist is a native of Muncie and a graduate of Muncie Central High School. She describes the exhibition as a collection of art from her life this past year as an artist and “an…

Non-Profit July 12, 2022

Delaware County Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct 11 New Members

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 11 new members this month in its 2022 class. Bill Bower, Allyson Morey Castine, Dane Cook, Tim Courtney, Lauren Kaminsky Dunham, Marc Foreman, Joe Gasser, Ryan Kerrigan, Chris Powers, Taylor Unroe and Morgan Wallen Wijay will be honored on July 23, 2022 in Cardinal Hall at the LA Pittenger Center at Ball State. A reception will begin at 5:30 pm., the banquet is at 6 and induction will be at 7. Tickets can be purchased for $30 for adults and $20 for children through the Hall’s…

Muncie Community Schools Receives 4,265 From Indiana Department of Education

Education July 12, 2022

Muncie Community Schools Receives $234,265 From Indiana Department of Education

By Andy Klotz— Funds to help expand student access to high-demand careers MUNCIE, IN – Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has received $234,265 in funding from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to expand students’ exposure to high-demand career opportunities. The Explore, Engage and Experience (3E) grant will help provide career coaching for students, a customized curriculum and other programs and events that will be implemented over the next two years. MCS is partnering with Project Leadership and Ivy Tech to execute the initiative that will have measurable outcomes for students, including increased access, enrollment and completion of a Next Level…

Non-Profit July 11, 2022

Community Foundation Growth Leads to Purchase of New Building for Operations

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – Thanks to the generosity of neighbors across our community, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has witnessed impressive growth. At the end of 2021, Foundation assets reached an all-time high of $88 million. These assets are here to support the community today, tomorrow, and always. Growth in assets has led to the need for additional capacity for The Community Foundation, including increases in staff size and physical space. In June, the Board of Directors of The Community Foundation identified and purchased a property and building to serve as the organization’s new home….

Education July 11, 2022

Free ‘Impact X Class’ Being Offered to Cultivate Innovation, Solutions From Muncie Community

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – A collaboration between the City of Muncie, Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center, and the In Place Impact Muncie Initiative has resulted in a free class aimed at fostering innovative solutions to make a positive impact on the local community. Starting Sept. 13, 2022, the In Place Impact Muncie Initiative will begin offering a free 12-week “Impact X class” taught by Christiana Mann, assistant lecturer of hospitality innovation and leadership at Ball State; Mike Martin, a local entrepreneur and artist; and Kory Gipson, Common Market co-owner and community listener. Though not college accredited,…

Business July 10, 2022

Academy of Community Leadership Class is Now Forming for 2022

By Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— MUNCIE, IN—For 46 years, the Academy for Community Leadership has been attracting bright, emerging leaders in Muncie and Delaware County. ACL has provided an orientation to the Muncie and Delaware County community and a broad overview of civic leadership since 1979. The program helps develop leadership talent and potential and provides valuable networking opportunities for the participants. Most of our community’s current leaders in business, philanthropy, education, and government have participated in ACL. This intensive education series meets every week for ten weeks from September to November. Sessions are co-sponsored by Ball State University’s…

Health July 8, 2022

IU Health Ball Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

By IU Health— MUNCIE, IN – IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of…

Government July 8, 2022

Muncie Mayor’s Office: Maintaining Transparency in the Information Age

By Michele Owen, Communications Director, City of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN—When the phone rings at City Hall, there’s no telling who’s on the line. It could be a simple question, a profanity-laden tirade, or a grieving widow unsure where to turn. For executive assistant Shareen Wagley and receptionist Lindsay Fink, the protocol is the same – answer the phone and try to help. In the first three weeks of June alone, the mayor’s office received 2,763 phone calls, for a total of 110 hours and 47 minutes on the phone. According to Wagley, about half of those calls are redirected to…

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