Articles by Mike Rhodes

A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket launches from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Oct. 4, 2024. This mission was the second certification mission required for ULA's certification process with the United States Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collin Wesson)

Veterans November 12, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Elliot Mickler

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 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. 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/    

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Mitch DeLaRosa, retired, plays Taps to close out the annual Veterans Day Parade and Massing of the Colors in downtown Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 9. 2024. The event featured appearances by more than 50 organizations, including the Kentucky Air National Guard and its Mini C-130 Hercules scale replica. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer

Veterans November 11, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Gracie Hill

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 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. 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/    

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) load munitions during a Rapid Aircraft Generation Exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 28. 2024. The 57th AMXS performs maintenance for F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-35A Lightning II aircraft, including pre- and post- flight inspections, launch and recovery, and munitions loading. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro

Veterans November 8, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Layne Keihn

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 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. 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/    

Cornerstone Center for the Arts is located at 520 E. Washington Street in Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit November 8, 2024

Cornerstone Center for the Arts Board of Directors Announces Fundraising Campaign

By Cornerstone Board of Directors— MUNCIE, IN – We’re excited to share some amazing news from Cornerstone Center for the Arts. First, we added Stephanie Michaels as our Director of Programs. She brings more than 10 years of experience in arts education and joined our already talented team. Second, we’ve been selected as a finalist for the WIBU (Women in Business Unlimited) Leadership Organization Award. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to empowering the community through arts and…

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand at attention before they conduct a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 24, 2024. MCMAP aims to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of recruits and Marines through realistic combative training, warrior ethos studies, and physical hardening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Veterans November 7, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Violet Smith

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 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. This year’s Letters to Veterans special program 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/    

Honoring 125 Years Together: A portion of Boyce's team stands together, representing the heart of Boyce Systems' legacy and our commitment to serving Hoosier communities for generations. They are celebrating the past, present, and an exciting future ahead. Photo provided by Boyce

Business November 7, 2024

Boyce Systems Celebrates 125 Years of Service to Hoosiers, Marking a Legacy of Innovation

By Amy Gibbs— MUNCIE, IN—Boyce, a trusted financial ERP software solutions provider for public sector organizations across Indiana, proudly marks 125 years in business. Founded in 1899 by A.E. Boyce, Boyce has grown from a small, local enterprise into a leader in financial management software solutions for schools, municipalities, utilities, and libraries. This milestone honors the legacy of the Boyce and Galliher families, who stewarded the business for its first 122 years before passing the torch to the current Muncie-based…

Indiana Statehouse photo provided by Lydia Kirschner

Government November 7, 2024

Area Grants Released Through Community Crossings Grant Program

By Amanda Schreiber, Press Secretary, Indiana House Republicans— STATEHOUSE –State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding. Funding is available through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million…

Fifty-eight civilian employers from 28 different companies of New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing stand in front of an HC-130J Combat King II search and rescue aircraft at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2024. The employers participated in an Employer Support of Guard and Reserve 'Boss Lift,' learned about the wing’s critical search and rescue mission and the role their Guard members play in the mission. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson, 106th Rescue Wing

Veterans November 6, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Ayden Abbott

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 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. This year’s Letters to Veterans special program 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/    

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Non-Profit November 6, 2024

YWCA Raises More Than $90,000 in Annual Fundraiser

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—YWCA Central Indiana raised $93,000 at its 2024 Walk In Her HEELS event last month. More than 350 people turned out for the annual fundraiser at the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. “We are thrilled,” said CEO WaTasha Barnes Griffin. “We returned to this annual event last year, following a hiatus due to COVID. This year, proved we’re back 110 percent.” YWCA Central Indiana gave shelter to 687 women and 143 children in 2023, Barnes…

Beneficence, affectionately called “Benny,” is Ball State's institutional icon. She symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed Ball State to flourish. Photo provided by BSU

Education November 6, 2024

Ball State University Earns Excellence in Diversity National Award for Ninth Straight Year

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—For the ninth consecutive year, Ball State University has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education. The HEED Award—which has a rigorous, comprehensive application process—recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ball State will be featured in the magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, along with 113 other HEED Award recipients. “Ball State…