Articles by Mike Rhodes

Aerial view of the Ball State Campus. Photo by: BSU Photo Services

We Fly December 16, 2019

Ball State Seeking Ideas to Enhance University’s Strategic Plan

By: Ball State Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN — The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved today the President’s Strategic Imperative Fund — a $5 million investment to support initiatives that will expedite the implementation of the institution’s strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path. During a presentation to the Board, Chief Strategy Officer Sue Hodges Moore described the process by which members of the campus community have been invited to submit proposals that align with any of the plan’s strategic imperatives….

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Non-Profit December 16, 2019

Festival of Trees Auction Supports Muncie Habitat for Humanity

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN—Muncie Habitat for Humanity partnered with Lynd Place for their Annual Festival of Trees to raise funds that will go towards helping build a home for a local family. Numerous trees, big and small, decorated by local businesses and individuals were donated to the Festival of Trees to be auctioned off. Some trees included gift cards for various restaurants in town. Some trees were themed including Dr. Seuss with books included, American themed with flags and bows,…

The Kishel Elves and Santa are pictured at their stop at Heidi J Hale's downtown shop. See more pictures of their travels below.

Entertainment December 15, 2019

‘The Kishel Elves and Santa’ Roam Muncie Spreading Cheer To All They Meet

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—If you were out and about Muncie on Wednesday, you couldn’t help but notice The Kishel Elves and Santa spreading good cheer all around town. The Kishel Elves are Amanda Kishel and her staff from Kishel Photography including Erynne Gemberling, Joni Farmer, and Liz Hartley. Kishel said this was the fifth year the Kishel Elves have gone around, spreading holiday cheer in Muncie. “The first few years, we just really wanted to spread some Christmas cheer…

Ball State TCOM student Isaac Dirrim is pictured in the Woof Boom Radio News Center during his recent internship. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business December 14, 2019

Full Time News Director and Morning Anchor Position Available

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie, IN—WLBC, WERK, and MAX of Woof Boom Radio in Muncie, IN are seeking a full time News Director. This is not an entry level job – either experience in the news profession, post-secondary degree in news, or both, is required. This position requires news-gathering, by attending press conferences and similar events, as well as breaking news situations, copy writing and delivering stories – daily during morning drive on several of our radio stations, as well as…

Kimberly Murphy with her 15-year-old daughter, Krystal and grandson, Terry Dates Jr., son of Kimberly’s middle daughter, Marcya Hill-Brown. Photo by: Lorri Markum

Non-Profit December 13, 2019

In Just Three Years, From Struggling to Success Because of United Way

By: Kimberly Murphy— Muncie, IN—I spent Thanksgiving this year with my family at my side. They’ll be there when I celebrate Christmas, too. I can’t help but look into those faces and think of what might have been and how far I’ve come. You see, it was just three years ago that I did not know how I could make ends meet. In fact, I couldn’t. A single mom, with few resources and much responsibility, I was that statistic you’ve…

Just guess what’s under all this wrapping paper! Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson December 13, 2019

John Carlson: The Big Day Is On Its way!

By: John Carlson— Every year about this time, I join the ranks of the Christmas-challenged. Things didn’t used to be that way. Years ago I got as excited about Christmas as any kid did, but you know how it goes. With the passage of time, the realities of the holiday set in. The frenetic pace. The bills. The disappointments. This year, for example, I once again seriously doubt Nancy is going to buy me the $70,000 Corvette I’ve got my…

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Non-Profit December 12, 2019

Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie Annual ‘Great Future’s Dinner’ To Be Held Jan 16th

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie would like to announce the 2020 Great Futures Dinner. This event serves as a way to showcase the Club kids’ work, fundraise for future programming, and honor the members of the community who make a difference each and every day. The Boys & Girls Clubs will host the 2020 Great Futures Dinner on January 16, 2020 from 6:30 -8 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie. The Boys…

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Education December 11, 2019

Ivy Tech Community College Muncie Campus Gifts Muncie Community Schools the College’s Cowan Road South Instructional Building 

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN—Ivy Tech Community College’s Muncie campus recently announced they will gift the South Instructional Building on Cowan Road to Muncie Community Schools. With Ivy Tech’s $43 million building project in its final stages, the College determined the best use of the vacant building was to gift it to Muncie Community Schools. The gift agreement provides that if Muncie Schools no longer utilize the building, it will revert back to Ivy Tech. “We are pleased to be…

Zachary Stanley of Delta High School (left) and Thomas Wilhoite of Yorktown High School (right) are recipients of the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Photo provided

Education December 11, 2019

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars Named

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, who will reach receive a four-year award that grants full tuition to any accredited public or private non-profit college or university in Indiana. The Lilly Scholarship also covers fees and provides an annual stipend for required books and equipment. The recipients of the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are Zachary Stanley of Delta High…

Pictured: Philip Williamson and Ruthie Peckinpaugh. Photo by: Amanda Kishel

Entertainment December 11, 2019

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Playing At Muncie Civic

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —Narnia awaits. Muncie Civic Theatre will present “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” on the Main stage Dec.  13-15, and 19-22. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m.A Sensory-Friendly Performance will be Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m.  Based on the beloved C.S. Lewis novel, “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” follows Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy through a wardrobe…