Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education March 21, 2021

Virtual STEM Workshops for Spring Break

By Andrea McDermott, Program Associate at The Future of Work— Muncie, IN—Build connections with your youth exploring STEM together. Ivy Tech Community Engagement and The Future of Work are partnering to offer free Virtual STEM Workshops for youth.The workshops are led by Ivy Tech faculty and feature five unique projects for pre-k through middle school that provide practical and engaging opportunities to reinforce scientific concepts through hands-on activities. In addition to hands-on instruction, Ivy Tech faculty introduce connections with local educational options and career pathways. A supply list and instruction sheet for each video are also included, with many projects…

Carlson March 19, 2021

John Carlson: Another Week On The Beach

By John Carlson— Welcome to another edition of “What I Did On My Vacation.” Arriving at our usual Florida hangout last week, Nancy and I hightailed it up past our knees into the frothy surf while my buddy, Jimmy Hayes, waved his smart phone to greet us. “Smile, honey!” I urged as we faced him, the dazzling sunlight illuminating our ghostly pale epidermal skin layers. But Jimmy just laughed. “I’m not taking your picture!” he said. “I’m showing you a picture taken just before you got here!” Studying his phone screen, I blanched. “Yep!” he explained. “It’s a four-foot hammerhead…

Health March 18, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, March 18th

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—This week, Indiana lowered the age for COVID-19 eligibility to 45 or older and expanded the list of those to considered high-risk, opening up vaccines to over 500,000 Hoosiers, including pregnant women. As of March…

Non-Profit March 17, 2021

Magna Powertrain Named Presenting Sponsor Of Great Futures Dinner

By Qiana Clemens— Muncie, IN—The Great Futures Dinner is a long-standing tradition benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie (BGCM), and this year’s event will prove to be like no other. This year’s virtual program will stream online on the Club’s Facebook page, website, and YouTube channel beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021. BGCM is proud to announce this year’s Presenting Sponsor: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. The event includes an online auction, a performance by the dance team, stories from our Clubs, and the awarding of the 2021 Pat C. Botts Youth of the Year, sponsored…

Business March 17, 2021

Forbes Ranks First Merchants as Top Bank in Indiana for Fourth Consecutive Year

By First Merchants— Citing growth and lending ability, Muncie-based financial institution ranks 15th in U.S. Muncie, IN— Forbes has released its 2021 list of “America’s Best Banks,” and once again, one of the Midwest’s legacy financial institutions sits at the top of banks based in Indiana and one of the best in the nation. First Merchants Bank – Indiana’s second largest financial services holding company – is rated by Forbes as the country’s 15th best bank for 2021. “My colleagues and I are honored and humbled for First Merchants to once again be recognized as the top bank in Indiana…

Non-Profit March 17, 2021

Muncie Habitat for Humanity Moves Annual Dream Builder’s Breakfast to Virtual Format

By Eileen Oaks Molter— Muncie, IN—The Dream Builders Society Breakfast provides a tremendous opportunity for Muncie Habitat for Humanity to share the work and impact of their efforts, and to invite guests to support Habitat’s housing mission. “After last year’s cancelation we are excited to continue to share stories of homes, communities and hope, with the community again,” said Lindsey Arthur, Muncie Habitat CEO. “This year will be different while we continue to raise critical funds as we keep the safety and health of our donors and staff a top priority.” The Dream Builder’s Society Breakfast, which began in 2003,…

Non-Profit March 16, 2021

Solarize Indiana March Zoom Meeting To Take Place on March 17th

By Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—Area residents and business owners will learn how the federal tax credit of 26% has been extended through 2021 and 2022 for installing solar panels on houses, farm structures and places of business during the next Zoom meeting of Solarize Indiana. The Zoom meeting for Solarize Indiana, a grassroots community group, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. The Zoom meeting will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend the Solarize Indiana Zoom meeting. Prior registration is required. The Zoom link for registration…

Government March 16, 2021

Greg Pence Announces Details for 2021 Congressional Art Competition for High School Students

By Greg Pence Press Office— Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today shared details of the annual Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. The deadline to submit artwork is April 16th, 2021. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in our District. The winning artwork of our district’s competition will be displayed for…

Education March 15, 2021

Muncie Southside Middle School Robotics Team Competes in State Championship

By Brian DeRome, Southside Technology Teacher— Muncie, IN—On March 6th, the Southside Middle School Robotics Team competed in the 2021 Indiana VEX IQ State Championships. Southside was one of 80 teams competing in the event out of more than 1,900 teams in the state. The event was virtual so all the matches took place at Southside and were streamed back to judges based in Indianapolis. They qualified for the event by winning an in-person league tournament held at Jay County High School in February. The team uses VEX IQ components to create an original design to play a game that changes…

Business March 13, 2021

Study Ranks Muncie’s Housing Market #1 Most Affordable in the USA

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-chief— Muncie, IN—A recent study published by Insurify.com using data gathered from Realtor.com lists Muncie, Indiana as the #1 city in the USA for affordable housing. Here are some of Muncie’s stand-out findings according to the report: Median home listing price: $85,217, which is 75.4% below the national average Median price per foot: $62.37, which is 55.9% below the national average Median days on the market: 63, which is 17.11% below the national average The study also indicated that Muncie homes are likely undervalued at present and that Muncie’s housing market could also have long-term growth potential…

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