Articles by Mike Rhodes

From left: Chris Cook, Dave Heeter and Chris Caldwell, representing Northwest, with Pat’s family -- Taylor Botts, Adam Botts, Jane Botts, Molly Bucholtz, Sam Bucholtz, Jake Bucholtz, Archie Botts, Jordan Botts, Ben Botts, Erica Bucholtz and Jason Bucholtz -- gathered to dedicate the Pat Botts Free Children’s Library.

Business September 10, 2020

Northwest Bank Dedicates Children’s Library to Honor Pat Botts

By Colette Bonavita— Muncie, IN—In August, the family of Pat Botts, along with representatives of Northwest Bank and Muncie By5, dedicated the Pat Botts Free Children’s Library. We invite families in the Muncie community to visit the library, located in Northwest’s 110 E. Charles St. office, and “take a book, leave a book”. Pat, former MutualBank president and COO, passed away unexpectedly in October 2019, leaving a legacy of servant leadership and concern for the youth in the Muncie area. He was…

Education September 10, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College Offers Flexibility, Affordability and Ability to Maintain Balance

By Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN—The year 2020 has forced people to change their routines. This pandemic has caused layoffs, shutdowns, business closures, school closings and illnesses leaving many people to pose the question: “what do I do now?” For Breana McIntosh that question was answered: go back to school and get a degree. The challenges she faced to get there were tough and the roadblocks many. She was determined and did not give up. When Breana graduated high school, she…

Aerial of Muncie City Hall in downtown Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes.

Government September 9, 2020

Key Partners to Combine Forces for Virtual Community Political Candidate Forum Series

By Aimee West, Community Candidate Forum Series Committee— Muncie, IN—Times are hard; the electoral politics of 2020 are confusing; but staying connected to leadership and the issues which impact you the most in our community does not have to be. While our country is experiencing challenges and divisions we have never before faced as a nation, we have an opportunity to come together as a community to learn about the leaders asking for your vote in November. COVID-19 continues to be a barrier for citizens to safely convene and candidates to…

Non-Profit September 9, 2020

Raise Your Voice, Give a Gift, Advocate for United Way’s Day of Action

By Jeffrey Scott— You might think today’s pandemic is causing others to give less and keep more for themselves. But it’s just not true, best I can tell. And I’ve talked to a lot of local business leaders and community advocates these last several weeks as co-chair of the 2020 United Way fundraising campaign for Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties. You’ll have a chance this year to contribute to the annual Day of Action/Caring in ways that are limitless and…

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 September 8, 2020

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Updates, September 8th

Editor’s Note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including the Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, Delaware County is currently considered to have “moderate to high community spread” of COVID-19. ISDH is scoring each county on new cases, positivity rate and change in positivity rate. Counties are given a score of 0-3,…

Ben Buehler captures the attention of his science students in his classroom. Photo provided

Education, Non-Profit September 8, 2020

Ben Buehler Awarded Robert P. Bell Creative Teaching Award from The Community Foundation

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that Ben Buehler has been awarded the Robert P. Bell Creative Teaching Award to recognize his innovation through collaboration in the classroom. Buehler, a science teacher at Yorktown High School, was nominated by YHS principal Stacey Brewer for his commitment as an educator to push himself, his students, and his colleagues to continue to learn and grow every day. In addition to his…

We Fly September 7, 2020

Ball State’s Urban Planning Program Now Has Storefront at Muncie Mall

MUNCIE, Indiana – Students in Ball State University’s Urban Planning program have set up shop in the Muncie Mall to help community leaders develop a Comprehensive Plan for Delaware County. A former storefront now serves as a community design center where students can host meetings, conduct research and interact with residents as they help build a framework for the community’s future. Financial support for leasing the 8,900 square-foot space came from the City of Muncie, the Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission,…

Sure, sculpted shrubs are beautiful, but impressionistic shrubs are high art. Photo by Nancy Carlson

Carlson September 4, 2020

John Carlson: Hedging Your Bet On Shrubs

By John Carlson— Countless people admire stately shrubbery sculpted to within an inch of its life, but not me. I am more into what you might call “impressionistic” shrub sculpting. This was not an artistic passion purposely pursued. Rather, the realization struck one day after gazing at the shrubs ringing our little circular driveway and noting they were what the uninformed might call “crappy looking.” In my defense, I had never owned shrubs lining a circular driveway before we bought…

Business September 3, 2020

Innovation Connector to Host the Seventh Annual BIG Idea Pitch Competition for Local Entrepreneurs

By Alexis Dishman— Muncie, IN—The Innovation Connector of Muncie, Indiana, is hosting the seventh annual BIG Idea Pitchcompetition for local entrepreneurs and innovators to “pitch” their business, business concepts, product or invention to a panel of judges from the business and investment community.There are many very creative and interesting concepts from people in our region, and this competition will showcase those ideas and offer what it takes to advance them. This event is for individuals in all phases of business,…

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health September 2, 2020

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital Earns LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation for 9th Consecutive Year

By Courtney Thomas— Muncie hospital is one of only 4 hospitals statewide and 495 healthcare providers nationwide to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation Muncie, IN– IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital announced that it has achieved LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) for the ninth consecutive year. IU Health Ball was the first hospital in Indiana to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in 2012. The designation was awarded in the 13th…

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