Mike Rhodes, Author at Muncie Journal

Education November 14, 2025

Ivy Tech Muncie and Anderson Campuses Announce 2025–2026 Early Childhood Education Model Classrooms

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN — Ivy Tech Community College Muncie and Anderson Campuses proudly announce the early learning programs selected to participate in the Ivy Tech Model Classroom Initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year. Through a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the Model Classroom Initiative strengthens Indiana’s early childhood education workforce by connecting Ivy Tech students with high-quality, real-world learning environments. The selected classrooms represent excellence in early learning and a shared commitment to mentoring the next generation…

Veterans November 13, 2025

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Levi Mathews

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Burris and Muncie Community Schools. We will be publishing one letter each weekday. This year’s Letters to Veterans special feature is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South Daleville, IN 47334 Phone: 765-387-4287 https://www.sampiercechevy.com/

Government November 13, 2025

Center Township Trustee’s Office Opens Lone Pine Lodge Family Shelter to Serve Muncie Families in Need

By Kay Walker, Center Township Trustee— MUNCIE, IN — Center Township Trustee Kay Walker announced the official opening of the Lone Pine Lodge Family Shelter, a new community resource designed to provide safe, short-term housing and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness in the Muncie area. The shelter will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 14, at 1214 E. Main St., Muncie, Ind. The Lone Pine Lodge Family Shelter represents years of collaboration among local…

Entertainment November 13, 2025

Muncie Artists Take Bold Step With ‘An Evening at the Murray’ Event on November 21

By Carrie Wright— MUNCIE, IN—On Friday November 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., the nine professional artists representing six different art studios at the historic Murray Building in downtown Muncie are throwing a unique party, and everyone is invited. For over a year, they’ve been calling themselves “Art at the Murray” which could be considered nothing more than a logo and a Facebook page since they all have different career goals, reasons for needing studio space and typically work…

Entertainment November 12, 2025

Ball State University Presents B.J. Tindal’s ‘Goodnight, Tyler,’ November 15-16 and 18-22

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Goodnight, Tyler by playwright B.J. Tindal, with original dramaturgy by Mansi Sahay Seth and direction by Lisa Gaye Dixon. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 18-22 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall (AR 217) of the Fine Arts Building. Tickets can be purchased in person at the College of Fine Arts Box Office…

Veterans November 11, 2025

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Kaleigh Brinkley

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Burris and Muncie Community Schools. We will be publishing one letter each weekday. This year’s Letters to Veterans special feature is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South Daleville, IN 47334 Phone: 765-387-4287 https://www.sampiercechevy.com/

Non-Profit November 10, 2025

Public Invited to Learn About Vote Centers, Importance of Primaries and Redistricting

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Linda Hanson, president of the League of Women Voters Indiana chapter, will share information about “Vote Centers, the Importance of Primaries and Redistricting” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive. Hanson, who has more than 30 years of involvement in civic engagement and election reform, will explore how Delaware County’s new vote centers, which will replace precinct polling places in May 2026, can expand voter access and efficiency;…

Veterans November 10, 2025

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Daleigha Wooten

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Burris and Muncie Community Schools. We will be publishing one letter each weekday. This year’s Letters to Veterans special feature is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South Daleville, IN 47334 Phone: 765-387-4287 https://www.sampiercechevy.com/

Non-Profit November 8, 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank Responds to SNAP Benefit Interruption Amid Government Shutdown

By C.S. Hendershot— MUNCIE, IN – As the federal government shutdown continues and November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits remain unfunded, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana is preparing for a surge in need across its eight-county service area. According to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, over 50,000 Hoosiers in East Central Indiana, including Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, and Wabash counties, rely on SNAP to help feed their families. With benefits paused…

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