Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Rick Zeigler—Muncie, IN – Community Enhancement Projects, better known as CEP, has announced the completion of a number of projects in 2020. The  projects listed below helped CEP fulfill its annual mission of undertaking beautification efforts in our city that will enhance and improve the quality of life for Muncie residents and visitors. 2020 projects undertaken and completed include: The financing, along with many others, of the relocation of the historic steel-truss bridge recently installed at the Kitselman Gateway The replacement of damaged plantings at Gilbert Park The beautification of medians on either side of Martin Luther King Boulevard at its juncture with Bunch and McCullough boulevards The placement of a bench and tree in Guthrie…

By Dr. Mabala Nyalugwe— Muncie, IN—So much work has been done by various groups and individuals in the African American Community over the years. In November, a panel of our African American leaders was invited to an initial gathering on November 21, at Greater Kingdom Life Ministry, 901 East 29th Street, Muncie IN. Community members met to discuss interests, concerns, and challenges in OUR community and possible strategies of collective action. The meeting was designed to provide a vital resource as to what opportunities are already available—and to address whatever interests and concerns that might arise from within the African American…

By Kate H. Elliott— Muncie, IN—Twice a week for six weeks, Ryan McFarland sat 6 feet apart from 10 of his colleagues at Tyson Foods Inc., in Portland. The maintenance supervisor of 13 years could have been assigning repairs or coordinating equipment inspections, but instead, he talked about communication challenges, dove into management exercises, and even tackled homework. “One lesson I have brought back to my team is that not all criticism is bad or negative. I also learned new ways to encourage people to come talk to me when there is an issue, so we can work together to…

By Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—Solarize Indiana, a grassroots community group, will sponsor a Zoom meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, During the meeting, area residents and business owners will learn how they can plan now to add solar panels on their houses or businesses before there is no longer a federal tax credit, which ends in 2021. The Zoom meeting will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend the Zoom meeting. Prior registration is required. The Zoom link for registration can be found at https://www.facebook.com/solarizeECI or by sending…