Articles by Mike Rhodes

Carlson March 12, 2021

John Carlson: No Skating Around The Issue

By John Carlson— Every year about this time, winter’s last gasps remind me how happy I am to be too old to ice skate. As kids, my sister Patty and I skated a lot. Home being right off Lake Erie in northern Ohio, where winters were invariably a pain in the tush, our city operated two municipal ice-skating rinks. These were fine facilities, with buildings for skaters to warm themselves in, hot chocolate on tap, and Zamboni ice machines to keep the surfaces smooth as glass. The idea, I think, was to divert us from the pristine ponds and rivers…

Health March 11, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, March 11th

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—At the beginning of 2021—just 2 months ago—Delaware County was reporting nearly 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in a single week. Now, the county has reported 69 new cases in the past 7 days; new…

Government March 11, 2021

Canal District Holdings/White River Lofts Reach ‘Dry- In’ Milestone, 4 Story Complex Nears Completion

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN—The City of Muncie has announced a key milestone in the construction of the White River Lofts. Rough framing, windows/doors and roofing work for the project is complete and a topping off ceremony is scheduled on Monday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the White River Lofts to recognize, what developers call a “dry-in” milestone. Located at 400 West Washington Street, the new development will feature 55 luxury apartments, and 2,000 square feet of commercial space. Leasing inquiries are currently being accepted and the first lease has already been signed. The project is the…

Non-Profit March 11, 2021

Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Projects in Gaston, Selma and Yorktown

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—Non-profit organizations serving Gaston, Selma, and Yorktown can apply for funding through The Community Foundation’s Town Endowment Fund Grants Program. Grant applications are available online at cfmdin.org Town of Gaston Endowment Fund Grants The Town of Gaston Endowment Fund supports projects and programs that benefit the residents of the Town of Gaston, and Harrison and Washington Townships. The fund was established in 2012 by longtime Gaston resident Betty Jane Clark Carter. Betty hoped that she would set an example for others to give back as they were able. Community members have stepped up to continue to…

I&M, AEP Foundation Donate .1 Million to Help Indiana, Michigan Communities

Business March 11, 2021

I&M, AEP Foundation Donate $4.1 Million to Help Indiana, Michigan Communities

By Tracy Warner— 2020 Grants Include $750,000+ for Pandemic Relief Fort Wayne, IN – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) demonstrated its commitment to the people and communities it serves by donating $1.4 million in support of charitable non-profits and economic development initiatives in 2020. In addition, the American Electric Power Foundation awarded more than $2.7 million to area non-profits on behalf of I&M. “Indiana Michigan Power, along with the AEP Foundation, is proud to have donated more than $4 million in 2020 to improve the lives of our customers and communities we serve in Indiana and Michigan,” said Toby Thomas, I&M…

Non-Profit March 10, 2021

The Exchange Club of Muncie Turns 100

By Dave “Mac” McGalliard, Exchange Club of Indiana, President— Muncie, IN—Exchanging ideas is a simple concept. There is a club that has helped charities in Delaware County for 100 years. We come from varied occupations, lifestyles, faiths, and walks of life. We have four purposes in our club: Building Patriotism, Building our Communities, Creating Children’s Opportunities, and The Prevention of Child Abuse. With these four common goals, the Exchange Club of Muncie has become a positive force in our Delaware County’s web of citizenship. Why EXCHANGE? Have you ever seen the one thousand United States Flags at Minnetrista? We erect the “Fields…

Business March 10, 2021

Ivy Tech Community College Confirms Plans for August Classes

By Kelsey Batten— Indianapolis, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has announced that it will offer its fall semester courses starting in August in-person across its statewide campuses, based on the current trends with the coronavirus throughout Indiana. It will also continue to provide students with multiple course options such as online and flexible delivery modes, including Learn Anywhere, a course delivery method the College further expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s community college is slowly starting to increase the number of in-person courses, as classes begin later this month and then again in June. Ivy Tech offers a wide…

We Fly March 9, 2021

Ball State Announces New Dean of College of Health

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Dr. Scott Edward Rutledge will join the academic leadership team at Ball State University as Dean of the College of Health, effective July 1, 2021, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Susana Rivera-Mills announced. Dr. Rutledge recently served as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the College of Public Health at Temple University. He began his professional career as a writer and editor for the University of Iowa Alumni Association before transitioning to a career in social work first focusing on child welfare and then shifting to HIV prevention. Dr….

Non-Profit March 8, 2021

Registration for Cornerstone’s Spring Break Art Camp is Now Open

By Claire Yazel— Muncie, IN– Spring Break Art Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, March 22, through Friday, March 26, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Students ages 7 through 14 will participate in two 90-minute art sessions each morning. Participants are asked to register before noon on Wednesday, March 17, on the Cornerstone website. Due to COVID-19, there are limited spaces available for registration. All participants will be required to wear masks and social distance. Cornerstone will be sanitizing spaces and supplies between use, as well as providing hand sanitizer and masks as needed. Take…

Health March 8, 2021

A New Chapter for LifeStream Services

By Jenny Hamilton, President and CEO of LifeStream Services— Yorktown, IN—2020 marked the 45th anniversary of LifeStream Services providing programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities in East Central Indiana. Over the course of 45 years, LifeStream has grown and evolved in many ways. We’ve had several different names, changed and opened new offices, expanded the counties we serve, and enhanced the services we provide. With the help and expertise of Whitinger Strategic Services and our Board of Directors, I am pleased to share LifeStream will continue to grow and adapt with the adoption of a new…

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