Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business March 17, 2026

Indiana American Water Provides Customers with Leak-Saving Tips During ‘Fix a Leak’ Week 2026

By Indiana American Water— GREENWOOD – Indiana American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2026 by sharing simple, practical tips customers can use to locate and address common household leaks that waste water, drive up bills, and strain home plumbing. “Finding and fixing leaks can help customers protect their water, homes, businesses and monthly bills,” said Kari Britto, Vice President of Operations, Indiana American Water. “At the same time, Indiana American Water is…

Government March 17, 2026

Forums Set to Introduce Primary Candidates to Voters

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Candidates running in the May primaries for Indiana House and Senate seats, the Indiana secretary of state position and the 5th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives have been invited to Muncie to participate in respective public forums. Muncie Resists is the sponsor of the public forums and has provided this public service since 2016. “In 2024, only 18.32% of Delaware County voters participated in the May primary elections,” said Sarah Vitale, chairwoman of…

Education March 15, 2026

Muncie Burris Student Leo Furlong Wins Third Straight Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee

By Ashley Mann, Ball State PBS — MUNCIE, Indiana — For a third straight year, Leo Furlong, a seventh grader at Burris Laboratory Middle School, is the champion of the Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee. At this year’s competition, held March 7 at Sursa Performance Hall, Mr. Furlong correctly spelled “collegiality” to secure the regional title and earn a return trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 2026 Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee featured 35 spellers from 35…

Non-Profit March 13, 2026

Muncie Arts and Culture Council Celebrates 15 Years of Impact, Partnership, and Public Art in Muncie

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) is proud to celebrate 15 years of championing creativity, collaboration, and community in Muncie and Delaware County. Incorporated on June 8, 2011, MuncieArts has grown from a grassroots initiative into the City of Muncie’s official arts partner, working at the intersection of artists, nonprofits, local government, and neighborhoods to strengthen quality of life. Through public art, partnerships, and artist support, the organization advances economic growth, sustainable communities,…

Education March 12, 2026

North View Elementary Counselor Recognized for Impact on Students

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN—It’s been 15 years since Hannah Schutte and Connie Devers-White have connected. It’s been 20 years since Schutte was a student in Devers-White’s fourth grade classroom in Selma. Still, after all these years, Schutte has not forgotten Devers-White and the way her favorite teacher helped her through some very difficult times in her youth. “I was asked why teachers and counselors are so important, and it’s because you never know what kids are going through,” Schutte…

Entertainment March 12, 2026

Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance to Present ‘CATS,’ March 20–22 at Emens Auditorium

By Ball State Communications– MUNCIE, Indiana — Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present CATS March 20–21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, at the Emens Box Office (1800 W. Riverside Ave.), or by phone at 765-285-1539. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, CATSis directed and choreographed by Anne Beck, assistant professor of musical theatre and…

Non-Profit March 11, 2026

George and Frances Ball Foundation Kicks Off 2026 With Major Next-Generation Investments

By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN—The George and Frances Ball Foundation awarded more than $300,000 to a variety of community organizations and initiatives across Muncie and Delaware County during the first quarter competitive grantmaking cycle. Many of these grants had one thing in common: they represent strategic investments in the future of important organizations in the community. As the backbone organization of Cradle to Career Muncie, the George and Frances Ball Foundation has spent six years convening cross-sector partners aligned to…

Entertainment March 10, 2026

Minnetrista Welcomes Joshua Harris-Till for Community Conversations Series

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, will welcome Joshua Harris-Till for a series of community-centered programs March 14–16, 2026, offering meaningful opportunities for reflection, conversation, and connection inspired by the exhibition Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See. As a cousin of Emmett Till, Harris-Till brings a deeply personal perspective to one of the most pivotal stories in American civil rights history. Through storytelling, guided discussion, and interactive community engagement, he will share his family’s lived…

Non-Profit March 9, 2026

Ball Brothers Foundation Celebrates 100th Anniversary in 2026, Announces Updated Grantmaking Focus Areas

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — Ball Brothers Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, placing it among the state—and the nation’s—oldest grantmaking foundations. The foundation was formed in 1926 to continue the philanthropic legacy of the five Ball brothers and their families, who established Ball Brothers Manufacturing Company in Muncie to produce cans, bottles, and jars. Created to exist in perpetuity, Ball Brothers Foundation has supported countless initiatives over the past 100 years that…

Government March 5, 2026

City of Muncie and Delaware County Present ‘State of the Community’ at Horizon Convention Center

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN — On Thursday, March 5th, Mayor Dan Ridenour and County Commissioner Stephen Brand jointly delivered a State of the Community presentation outlining recent accomplishments, ongoing partnerships, and a shared vision focused on growth, public safety, infrastructure investment, and responsible governance. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration between the city and county governments in delivering efficient services and advancing initiatives that benefit residents throughout the community. The Mayor and Commissioner highlighted continued cooperation on key…

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