Articles by Mike Rhodes

We Fly March 30, 2021

Ball State University Dedicates Ginn Woods as Nature Preserve

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University’s Board of Trustees approved a proposal during Friday’s meeting to dedicate Ginn Woods as a state nature preserve. President Geoffrey S. Mearns will sign the proposal and send the application to the Indiana Natural Resources Commission for approval on May 18. Owned and maintained by Ball State, Ginn Woods is Indiana’s second-largest protected old-growth forest. The land is 161 acres and is the largest and highest quality woodland in East Central Indiana. Ginn Woods is located along the Mississinewa River corridor in a predominantly agricultural and unincorporated area in…

Non-Profit March 30, 2021

Cancelled: United Way to Celebrate Campaign With Outdoor Concert on April 1st

Editor’s note: Due to the forecasted cold weather on April 1, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties has decided to postpone their Celebration event. The concert has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, May 15th at 3:30pm at Canan Commons. By Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties invites its donors, partners, and other community stakeholders to join them in celebrating a remarkable fundraising campaign on April 1 – in conjunction with Muncie’s First Thursday – at Canan Commons. “The generosity of our communities is astounding,” said United Way President & CEO…

Non-Profit March 29, 2021

Thriving Not Surviving: Muncie Neighborhoods Are THRIVING During the Pandemic

By Heather Williams, Task Force 2 Leader, Muncie Action Plan— Muncie, IN—For many, the 2020 I.D.E.A. Conference was the last large in-person event they attended prior to the COVID-19 lock-down that shifted community building work over the last year. This year marked the 6th Annual I.D.E.A. Conference, which was held on Saturday, March 6th at Pruis Hall on Ball State’s Campus. This year’s event was held in-person as well as broadcasted live via Muncie Action Plan’s Facebook page. The theme of the event this year was “Thriving not Surviving” and the stories shared by the neighborhood leaders spoke to…

Health March 28, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, March 25th

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. Earlier this week, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that all Indiana residents aged 16 and older will be eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31. “What’s been the real, life and death game-changer has been…

Carlson March 26, 2021

John Carlson: ‘Gimme Greens On The Side’

By John Carlson— Nancy was rooting around a desk drawer recently when what to her wondering eyes should appear but a restaurant gift certificate sent by my beloved Aunt June. “Eureka!” she hollered, or words to that effect. So five minutes later she had her hair combed, while I had ditched my pajama bottoms and pulled on some actual pants. Two minutes after that we were speeding toward the nearest Cracker Barrel, visions of down-home cookin’ dancing in our heads. Along the way, a radio deejay started yammering about how a recent study of American lifespans found that on average,…

Education March 24, 2021

Education Support Hub Launches Weekly Blog Featuring BSU’s Dr. David McIntosh

By Arrick Garringer— Muncie, IN — Students, parents, staff and members of the Muncie community can receive timely and essential COVID-19 information or request assistance thanks to a new website developed by the Ball State University Teachers College. The website now features a weekly blog by Dr. David McIntosh of Ball State University. The Education Support Hub provides school policies and in-depth information about health, mental awareness, nutrition, remote learning and technology for each school, and current information related to COVID-19. It is a free service offering email subscriptions, social media feeds and forms to request assistance or suggest updates. “The…

We Fly March 24, 2021

Ball State University To Host First Spring Homecoming, April 26-May 1

By BSU Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University is calling upon its graduates across the world to celebrate its first Spring Homecoming from April 26-May 1, 2021. While last year’s 94th annual Homecoming celebration was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Spring Homecoming will feature virtual gatherings, socially distanced campus activities, Cardinal spirit contests, and more. The week-long celebration will culminate in the annual Spring football game on Saturday, May 1. “While we may not be together, we have so much to celebrate this year,” said Michelle Johnson, Director of Alumni Engagement, Student, Young Alumni…

Business March 23, 2021

Innovation Connector Announces First Associate Director

By Richard Crist— Muncie, IN– The Innovation Connector is pleased to announce the promotion of Carter Anderson to Associate Director. Anderson will serve as the first Associate Director at the Innovation Connector. In this new role, he will manage facilities, operations, and specific programming for the center. “The Innovation Connector is thrilled to have Carter on our team to serve in this new capacity. Creating this position is a major step forward as we continue to grow our service offerings for entrepreneurs and businesses in East Central Indiana,” stated CEO/Executive Director of the Innovation Connector, Ted Baker. Anderson has already…

Education March 23, 2021

Submission Deadline for Muncie Young Artist Exhibition Announced

By Claire Yazel— Hosted by Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Muncie, IN – The 5th annual Young Artist Exhibition will accept submissions from Monday, March 29, through Wednesday, April 7. Due to COVID-19, all submissions will be accepted virtually using the form found on muncieyoungartist.com. The exhibition is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade with either 2D or 3D pieces. The Young Artist Exhibition will be held via live stream Thursday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. Winners, their families, and teachers will be invited to experience the ceremony in person at Cornerstone Center for…

Government March 22, 2021

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour Kicks Off ‘1000 Trees in 1000 Days’ Project

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN- Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour launched his project “1000 trees in 1000 days” at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Heekin Park on Friday, March 19 at 2pm where the first tree planting took place. Muncie is vastly different today than it was 10 years ago, and likely unrecognizable from 50 years ago. Today, asphalt, empty lots, and concrete greet you where proud Ash and Elm trees once lined our city streets. “We have lost that cathedral of Green and want to see it return to our community,” said Ridenour. “With the assistance of…

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