Articles by Mike Rhodes

Accutech Systems in downtown Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Business October 27, 2020

Xtern Program Expands to Muncie, Additional Expansion Expected

By Cheryl Reed— Indianapolis, IN—For seven years now, the TechPoint Xtern program has become increasingly popular with college students across the U.S. Applicants have far out-paced the number of positions available from Indianapolis tech companies each year, even as companies outside the capital city wanted and needed young talent. More than 2,000 students from 222 universities and 43 home states applied to be in the summer 2021 Xtern class, a high-engagement, 10-week, summer internship program that provides participants housing, access…

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We Fly October 27, 2020

Parents Can Create New Halloween Traditions During Pandemic 

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – If communities follow new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Halloween, families should consider creating new traditions that do not involve trick-or-treating, parties, and get-togethers, said Jill Walls, an associate professor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies at Ball State University. On Monday, the CDC posted guidance for the holidays, including Halloween. The federal agency warns people to avoid higher risk activities, including door-to-door trick-or-treating; attending crowded,…

The Virtual College 101 event Twill take place Thursday, November 5th.

Education October 26, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Virtual College 101

By Kelsey Batten— Muncie, IN —Ivy Tech Community College will host a Virtual College 101 event Thursday, November 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the event, participants will learn more about what Ivy Tech offers, including numerous associate degree and short-term certificate programs, as well as transfer options. Interested participants must RSVP. During the appointment, participants will learn about programs in areas where employers are hiring such as Healthcare, IT, Supply Chain, Business and Advanced Manufacturing as well…

Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, was one of the first organizations to sign the pledge. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health October 25, 2020

‘Cardinals Care Partners’ Commit to Community Wellbeing  

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN— Over the last two months, more than 200 non-profit organizations and businesses partnered with Ball State University to maintain healthy and safe environments for all employees, customers, volunteers, and guests. The Cardinals Care Partner program is part of the University’s Cardinals Care campaign to promote Ball State’s enduring value of social responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cardinals Care Partner pledge states, “We will take measures and institute safeguards to ensure a safe…

Jennifer Palilonis, George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Multimedia Journalism. Photo courtesy Ball State University

We Fly October 23, 2020

Mid-American Conference Honors BSU Journalism Professor Jennifer Palilonis

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Jennifer Palilonis, a journalism professor at Ball State University, is being recognized by the Mid-American Conference for her work in shepherding the next generation of communication professionals. Palilonis, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Multimedia Journalism, is the recipient of the 2019-20 Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. The MAC announced the award Friday morning, October 23, 2020. The award celebrates the commitment of MAC universities to provide…

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Carlson October 23, 2020

John Carlson: Flagpole a Memorable Gift

By John Carlson— For our birthdays, my wife and I gave each other a flagpole. A flagpole is one of those gifts a couple gives one another when they have everything they need, plus way too much of what they don’t need. Oh, sure, there are those fantasy gifts you’d love but know you’ll never receive. I suppose for Nancy that’d be a magical time/travel machine that put her in a first-class booking on Viking River Cruises whenever she clicked…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health October 22, 2020

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, October 22

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.  Muncie, IN—Maintaining its orange ranking on the Indiana State Department of Health’s color-coded county metrics map,…

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Health October 22, 2020

New Website Offers Essential COVID-19 Info and Resources for 3 City School Systems

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Members of three school communities in Muncie can receive timely and essential COVID-19 information thanks to a new website developed by the Ball State University Teachers College. The website, educationsupporthub.com, was made possible with financial support from the Ball Brothers Foundation. The site serves parents, families, students and professionals at Muncie Community Schools, Burris Laboratory School, and The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities. The new site will provide school policies…

Jason Newman, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie, listens during the pilot CORE Fundraising training, hosted by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County with support from United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties and Ball Brothers Foundation. The program will continue in 2021 with support of the Community Leadership Grant funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Non-Profit October 22, 2020

Community Foundation Receives $150,000 Community Leadership Grant

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has received a Community Leadership Grant of $150,000 as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative.  With the grant, The Community Foundation will embark on an innovative partnership designed to empower nonprofits to focus on their mission work in order to turn the curve and collectively measure community-wide quality of life goals. The Community Foundation of…

Dynamic duo Dale Basham and Angie Pool were captured on film during a trunk or treat event at Heekin Park in 2016. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment October 21, 2020

City of Muncie To Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ at Heekin Park October 30th

By George Foley— Muncie, IN—Muncie Parks & Recreation in collaboration with Dee’s Creations and Tailored Technology will host the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event, October 30, 2020 from 6pm-8pm at Heekin Park. Originally started by Deanna Walker (Dee’s Creation and Catering) and George Foley (Tailored Technology) with the aim of providing a safer environment for trick-or-treaters on Halloween, trunk or treat involves a community coming together  so that children can trick-or-treat out of the decorated trunks of cars. Each year we have passed out candy to over 300…