Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business April 22, 2021

First Merchants Corporation Announces 1st Quarter Results

By First Merchants— Muncie, IN—First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ – FRME) has reported first quarter 2021 net income of $49.5 million compared to $34.3 million during the same period in 2020. Earnings per share for the period totaled $.91 per share compared to the first quarter of 2020 result of $.62 per share, an increase of $.29, or 47 percent. Total assets equaled $14.6 billion as of quarter-end and loans totaled $9.3 billion. The Corporation’s loan portfolio increased by $711 million,…

Education April 22, 2021

West View’s Kelsey Pavelka Receives Armstrong Teacher Educator Award

By Andy Klotz— Dual Language teacher to work with IU faculty, students Muncie, Ind. – West View Elementary School’s Kelsey Pavelka has been named an Indiana University Armstrong Teacher Educator Award winner, one of only 14 recipients throughout the state. The 2nd grade Dual Language Mentor Teacher will work with IU faculty and undergraduates over the next year to help aspiring educators hone their skills and prepare them for a classroom of their own. “I am so thankful for this…

Entertainment April 22, 2021

2021 Oscars By The Numbers

By Wallethub— Hollywood had a rough year in 2020, with theaters across the country closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still quite a few impressive films to celebrate. To help you get psyched for the film industry’s biggest night, WalletHub did their homework on everything from box office sales and Rotten Tomatoes ratings for the Best Picture nominees to the price of awards-season lobbying. You can find all of these awesome Oscars fun facts in the infographic below….

Health April 22, 2021

IU Health Supports Community Needs During Pandemic With Statewide Grants

By IU Health— INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana University Health has awarded $3.48 million to local organizations across the state working to address early learning needs and other community issues heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are from the $100 million Community Impact Investment Fund (CIIF) established in 2018 to address social and environmental determinants of health in Indiana communities. The fund is administered by the IU Health Foundation. This marks the second round of annual grants from the fund for the 2020…

Entertainment April 20, 2021

Summer Camps at Minnetrista

By Minnetrista— Muncie, IN—The warm weather is a reminder that the school year is almost over and summer is on its way. Now is the perfect time for caregivers to consider fun activities that will keep their kiddos engaged and entertained. Minnetrista is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camps, four unique day camps for kids ages 8 -14, created to inspire learning and cultivate creativity. Glass Artists Camps The adventure begins with the Glass Artists Camp from June 7-11. It’s…

Entertainment April 20, 2021

Muncie Three Trails Music Series is Back for 2021

By Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—After taking an unplanned year off in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to be back and officially announce its 2021 lineup. This will be the 8thseason in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of…

Business April 19, 2021

Sidney Electric: A Local Company That ‘Brings Electricity to Life’

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie IN—Earning the respect and trust of their customers has been a priority for Sidney Electric since their inception in 1953. By performing accurate, on-time work with the care and concern you’d receive from a friend, they have built their business on a solid foundation of relationships that continue to stand the test of time. And since they can boast nearly 70 years of knowledge in their field, they can also promise customers a degree and…

Health April 16, 2021

Optimus Primary Grants Propel Muncie’s Medical Training Programs Beyond Pandemic

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — Especially evidenced by the pandemic, there is value in having a united, collaborative network of healthcare entities within a community. Recognizing this value, Ball Brothers Foundation has been funding a strategic partnership of healthcare anchor institutions in the community since 2016. In the height of COVID-19, thispartnership—Optimus Primary—continued to grow, with the foundation awarding $160,000 in funding to the program at the end of 2020. This funding aids a range of new efforts underway…

Carlson April 16, 2021

John Carlson: Flapping Flags Bring Color

By John Carlson— Come every spring, the most profuse bursts of color out back erupt from our Tibetan prayer flags. They are cheap yet beautiful pieces of eye-catching art. Strung together in twenty-foot lengths of red, white, blue, yellow and green, they lift our spirits with every warm breeze that lifts their edges, promising us the snow is likely finished, and that throwing a pork chop on the grill will no longer require pulling on a parka. Just like cleaning…

Health April 15, 2021

Delaware County Covid-19 Update, April 15th

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. This week, Indiana paused all Johnson & Johnson vaccines at the recommendation of the FDA and…

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