Articles by Mike Rhodes

A nursing class is pictured in session at the Ball Brothers Foundation School of Nursing wing at Ivy Tech in downtown Muncie. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education November 18, 2019

Ivy Tech Receives $50,000 Grant From Ball Brothers Foundation

By: Jennifer Gasiorek, Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships, and Strategic Communications— Muncie, IN—Ivy Tech Muncie received a $50,000 grant from Ball Brothers Foundation to explore opportunities for current Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)  to become a License Practical Nurse (LPN) in order to fulfill demand for LPNs within Delaware County. These funds would help Ivy Tech Muncie expand the program to include more students to be in the position to obtain high wage and in-demand employment. According to a 2017 U.S. Bureau…

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United Way Loaned Executives Co-Chairs Kristen McCauliff and Jennifer Stanley are pictured recording commercials with Woof Boom Radio's Creative Services Director, Simon Hoying. Photo provided

Non-Profit November 18, 2019

Loaned Executives Leading ‘Day of Giving’ Initiative For United Way on November 21st

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Organized by the Loaned Executives Program, United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties will launch its third annual #DayofGiving2019 campaign on Nov. 21 in Delaware County. Day of Giving will cap off a robust local fundraising campaign that started several months ago. Loaned Executives and United Way supporters will harness the power of focused giving, where donations create massive impact for all. Loaned Executives are a growing group of ambitious early-career professionals, as well as seasoned…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 17, 2019

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Gracelyn

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each weekday during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by local area students. We will publish one new letter each weekday through November 29th. Feature photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This week’s Letters to Veterans sponsor is Sam Pierce Chevrolet. A special message from our sponsor follows today’s student letter from Albany Elementary…

Just a few of the recordings from Bob Dylan’s standout career. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 17, 2019

John Carlson: Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man!

By: John Carlson— From our seats in Row BB at Emens Auditorium a couple weeks ago, Bob Dylan didn’t look like an American music icon. The familiar tousled hair and his slight build somehow seemed offset by the stiff movements of a man nearing 80 years of age, a man who didn’t exactly hop around the stage like Mick Jagger does, even back in his younger days. Plus, wouldn’t you figure an American music icon would take the opportunity to…

2019 Excellence In Innovation Award winners. Photo by: Kyle Evans

Business November 16, 2019

2019 ‘Excellence In Innovation Awards’ and ‘Big Pitch Competition’ Winners Announced

By: Mike Rhodes, Sheena Peters, Kyle Evans and the Innovation Connector— Muncie, IN—The Innovation Connector’s 5th Annual Excellence in Innovation Awards were held on November 13, 2019 at a celebration event at the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. The evening’s events lead up to the introduction of the 5 finalists from the Innovation Connector’s Big Idea Pitch Competition. Each of the 5 finalists pitched live, in front of over 350 people in the audience. Ms. Kirsten Smith, Associate Director at the Center…

Pictured L-R: Wil Davis and Ron Fauquher. Photo by: Lorri Agullana Markum

Business November 15, 2019

Ontario Systems Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of History and Community Impact

By: Becky Tumidolsky— Company Hosts Evening Event to Honor Its Co-founders, Reflect on Its Journey, and Announce New Muncie Community Fund Muncie, IN– Ontario Systems, a leading provider of enterprise software that automates complex workflows and accelerates revenue recovery for clients in the healthcare, accounts receivable management (ARM), and government markets, hosted a community event at its Muncie headquarters Thursday evening to celebrate the company’s nearly 40-year history and announce a new community fund to help improve quality of life…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 15, 2019

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Sophie

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each weekday during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by local area students. We will publish one new letter each weekday through November 29th. Feature photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This week’s Letters to Veterans sponsor is Stoops Automotive Group. A special message from our sponsor follows today’s student letter from Yorktown Middle…

Being a caregiver can be a blessing to others. Photo by: story blocks

Health November 14, 2019

Bethel Pointe Health & Rehabilitation: Being a Blessing To Others

By: Dennis Ott— Muncie, IN—Each day is a journey to discover, or pursue, what fuels our passion. Most would say their passion is fueled by what benefits them; money, fame or a prestigious title. Few would say their passion is fueled by their desire to serve others. While all of these can be argued as important; I would contend the one that lifts our spirits, changes our attitude, and gives us a peace of mind is serving others. As we serve, we become…

Photo by: BSU photo services

We Fly November 14, 2019

Ball State Named A Top School for Entrepreneurship

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University continues to offer one of the nation’s best programs for students aspiring to become entrepreneurs, according to a joint effort by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. The Princeton Review, known for its annual college and graduate school rankings, ranked Ball State at No. 25 in its list of Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2020. “It is an honor to once again to be in the…

Proceeds from the Spaghetti & Trivia Night Fundraiser will directly fund scholarships for non-traditional students. Four scholarship recipients were recognized at a BSU Women’s Club event in September. Photo by: Victoria Meldrum.

Non-Profit, We Fly November 14, 2019

BSU Women’s Club Invites You To a November 21st ‘Spaghetti and Trivia’ Fundraiser for Scholarships

By: Victoria Meldrum, BSU Women’s Club Communications Chair—  Muncie, IN— Good food and friendly competition will be plentiful at the BSU Women’s Club fundraiser for non-traditional student scholarships, to be held Thursday, November 21 at the Knights of Columbus (3600 W. Purdue Ave.). The evening starts with a spaghetti dinner at 6 PM, complete with marinara or meat sauce, salad, breadsticks, refreshments, and a choice of homemade desserts. A cash bar will also be available at this adults-only event. The trivia…