Articles by Mike Rhodes

Government October 30, 2020

Commissioners’ In-Depth Report Works to Bring Environmental Clarity to Industrial Park

By ECI Regional Planning District— Delaware County, IN— A comprehensive new report on potential industrial contamination in the county’s largest industrial park provides a road map not only for future economic development but aims to provide clarity for elected officials, concerned neighbors and activists. The 1,900-page report was funded by the Delaware County commissioners in cooperation with the Delaware County Redevelopment Commission and examines what is known about environmental conditions in the Industria Center industrial park. The concerns of neighbors of…

Carlson October 30, 2020

John Carlson: 2020 Has Been No Treat

By John Carlson— There’s a new boogeyman haunting the streets of Muncie this Halloween, and his name is COVID-19. For kids, this sucks. Looking back on my past Halloweens, I remember them as an unrestrained joy, special days that lasted well into my forties. Not that in my forties I pretended to be a kid. I wasn’t going door-to-door all scrunched down while holding a paper sack and hollering “Trick or treat!” in a pre-pubescent falsetto. Much as I loved…

Health October 29, 2020

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, October 29th

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. Delaware County is still exhibiting a “moderate to high spread” of COVID-19 according to the Indiana State…

Non-Profit October 29, 2020

A New Plan for Delaware County and the City of Muncie

By Heather Williams, MAP Board of Directors— Muncie, IN—The last comprehensive plan for Delaware County was completed in 2000. Much has changed over the last twenty years within the city of Muncie and the many towns and unincorporated areas of our county. The comprehensive plan presents a vision for the future of land use and development within Delaware County and provides specific goals related to transportation, infrastructure, parks and open space, among others. The Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission has partnered with…

Business October 27, 2020

Alliance Magazine: Telemedicine a Real Cure for Patients Unable to Visit Doctor

From Alliance Magazine— Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of an article that appears in the Summer 2020 Edition of Alliance Magazine, published by the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance. A PDF of the entire article and full Summer 2020 Edition of the magazine can be viewed at the link at the very bottom of this article. Muncie, IN—Hospitals and clinical practices around the globe have been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those that haven’t been inundated by those actually…

Business October 27, 2020

Xtern Program Expands to Muncie, Additional Expansion Expected

By Cheryl Reed— Indianapolis, IN—For seven years now, the TechPoint Xtern program has become increasingly popular with college students across the U.S. Applicants have far out-paced the number of positions available from Indianapolis tech companies each year, even as companies outside the capital city wanted and needed young talent. More than 2,000 students from 222 universities and 43 home states applied to be in the summer 2021 Xtern class, a high-engagement, 10-week, summer internship program that provides participants housing, access…

We Fly October 27, 2020

Parents Can Create New Halloween Traditions During Pandemic

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – If communities follow new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Halloween, families should consider creating new traditions that do not involve trick-or-treating, parties, and get-togethers, said Jill Walls, an associate professor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies at Ball State University. On Monday, the CDC posted guidance for the holidays, including Halloween. The federal agency warns people to avoid higher risk activities, including door-to-door trick-or-treating; attending crowded,…

Education October 26, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Virtual College 101

By Kelsey Batten— Muncie, IN —Ivy Tech Community College will host a Virtual College 101 event Thursday, November 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the event, participants will learn more about what Ivy Tech offers, including numerous associate degree and short-term certificate programs, as well as transfer options. Interested participants must RSVP. During the appointment, participants will learn about programs in areas where employers are hiring such as Healthcare, IT, Supply Chain, Business and Advanced Manufacturing as well…

Health October 25, 2020

‘Cardinals Care Partners’ Commit to Community Wellbeing

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN— Over the last two months, more than 200 non-profit organizations and businesses partnered with Ball State University to maintain healthy and safe environments for all employees, customers, volunteers, and guests. The Cardinals Care Partner program is part of the University’s Cardinals Care campaign to promote Ball State’s enduring value of social responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cardinals Care Partner pledge states, “We will take measures and institute safeguards to ensure a safe…

We Fly October 23, 2020

Mid-American Conference Honors BSU Journalism Professor Jennifer Palilonis

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Jennifer Palilonis, a journalism professor at Ball State University, is being recognized by the Mid-American Conference for her work in shepherding the next generation of communication professionals. Palilonis, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Multimedia Journalism, is the recipient of the 2019-20 Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. The MAC announced the award Friday morning, October 23, 2020. The award celebrates the commitment of MAC universities to provide…

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