Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business September 3, 2020

Innovation Connector to Host the Seventh Annual BIG Idea Pitch Competition for Local Entrepreneurs

By Alexis Dishman— Muncie, IN—The Innovation Connector of Muncie, Indiana, is hosting the seventh annual BIG Idea Pitchcompetition for local entrepreneurs and innovators to “pitch” their business, business concepts, product or invention to a panel of judges from the business and investment community.There are many very creative and interesting concepts from people in our region, and this competition will showcase those ideas and offer what it takes to advance them. This event is for individuals in all phases of business, including startup or pre-startup. Jr High and High School students, as well as college students, are also encouraged to apply….

Health September 2, 2020

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital Earns LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation for 9th Consecutive Year

By Courtney Thomas— Muncie hospital is one of only 4 hospitals statewide and 495 healthcare providers nationwide to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation Muncie, IN– IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital announced that it has achieved LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) for the ninth consecutive year. IU Health Ball was the first hospital in Indiana to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in 2012. The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). A record 765 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2020 survey. Of…

Non-Profit September 2, 2020

United Way’s 2020 Day of Caring Goes Virtual

By Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 is United Way’s Day of Caring. Traditionally on this day, individuals from around the community gather to serve partnering non-profits by completing volunteer projects. This year, to ensure the safety of volunteers and our non-profit partners, Day of Caring volunteers will continue to make an impact for struggling, working families through virtual advocacy opportunities. Prior to the pandemic, ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) data showed that 43% of our communities’ households are under the ALICE threshold. That means nearly half of our families struggled to make ends meet. ALICE families live in every…

Health September 2, 2020

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Updates, September 1

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. Muncie, IN—Last week (Aug. 19–26), Delaware County dropped to a 3.8% positive testing rate for COVID-19. This rate is considerably lower than the previous two weeks, which had ranged from 6.2–8.2%. The CDC recommends positive testing rates should be well under 5% for at least 14 days before reopening. Despite the lower positive testing rate, the number of new cases in Delaware County continues…

Health August 31, 2020

Meridian and WLBC To Host Virtual Fundraiser For Maternal Treatment Program on Sept 3rd

By Scott Smalstig— Muncie, IN—Join Meridian Health Services and 104.1 HD1 WLBC the evening of Thursday, September 3 for a unique, virtual Rialzo-style fundraiser, celebrating Meridian’s Maternal Treatment Program, which serves addicted mothers and their newborn babies. The program provides specialized care and support for drug-addicted mothers and their babies born suffering from withdrawal. Meridian’s goal is to reduce substance use, abuse and addiction among mothers and pregnant women while keeping these mothers close to their babies as they are treated for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). 104.1 HD1 WLBC will host the 7 p.m. Kentucky Derby-themed “Rialzo Re-Boot” event, the…

Business August 31, 2020

New Indoor RV Storage Business in Delaware County Emphasizes ‘Family First’

By Delaware County Redevelopment Commission— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana – When Joshua and Sarah Shaffer looked for a place to store their new RV for the winter, they couldn’t find one within a two-hour drive. So they decided to build a facility for indoor recreational vehicle storage, right in their home town of Albany, Indiana. Family First Indoor RV and Boat Storage, the Shaffers’ new, built-from-the-ground-up business, opens at 1090 W. Walnut Street – along Indiana 67 in the town of Albany – with a ribbon cutting and open house set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The Shaffers’ new…

Government, Health August 31, 2020

Bureau of Water Quality to Start Testing Wastewater for Covid-19

By Rick Conrad— Muncie, IN—The Muncie Sanitary District’s Bureau of Water Quality (BWQ) recently began participating in a project designed to help aid the community’s response to Covid-19. Sampling for the presence of coronavirus in wastewaters has emerged as a powerful tool for the early detection of outbreaks. One of the greatest challenges in controlling the spread of this virus has been the lag time between when an infected person becomes contagious versus when they become aware they are infected. With a 10 to 14-day pre-symptomatic period (and sometimes entirely asymptomatic course) it may be two weeks before an infected person…

Non-Profit August 29, 2020

Jim Williams Named 2020 Recipient of The Community Foundation’s David Sursa Leadership Award

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that Jim Williams has been awarded the 2020 David Sursa Leadership Award to recognize his dedicated service to Muncie Community Schools. Williams was nominated by Muncie Community Schools and Ball State University for his service on the Muncie Community School Board since 2018. He assumed this role shortly after the Ball State University and Muncie Community Schools partnership was approved by the Indiana State Legislature. This landmark decision led to a new seven-member school board who would navigate the uncharted territory. Williams did not hesitate…

Carlson August 28, 2020

John Carlson: Passing Cars, Passing Time

By John Carlson— There are certain beliefs and mannerisms most residents of Central Indiana are thought to share. We’re all Hoosiers. Most of us are devotees of Peyton Manning, high school basketball and breaded tenderloins. Plus, we believe when we die, we’ll be welcomed to heaven by angelic hosts singing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” while handing us free 16-inch Pizza King Royal Feast pizzas for all of eternity. In keeping with that belief, we’re obviously not the sort of highfalutin snobs who think some patron saint of Indy steakhouses named Elmo will be plying us with heavenly T-bones. No, we’re plain…

Non-Profit August 27, 2020

Shafer Leadership Academy’s Mitch Isaacs to Lead Indiana Leadership Association

By Arrick Garringer— Muncie, IN—Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director for Shafer Leadership Academy, was recently installed as the President of Indiana Leadership Association (ILA). ILA facilitates best practices of leadership in and for the good of Indiana communities. ILA is made up of individual members and organizational members. According to Isaacs, “ILA connects our members through regional events and an annual statewide conference. Most counties in the state have some type of leadership academy. ILA’s job is to provide information, partnership, networking, consulting, training, and facilitation to promote these collaborative values and practices throughout the state. Essentially, we’re a professional association.”…

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