Articles by Mike Rhodes

WLBC ‘Hometown Heroes’ Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Business February 13, 2020

WLBC ‘Hometown Heroes’ Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie, IN—Woof Boom Radio and 104.1 HD1 WLBC takes seriously our role of being a partner to those in the cities and towns we serve.  WLBC continues to assist some of the great organizations making a difference in our community with the WLBC Hometown Heroes Grant Program.  If you are interested in receiving our promotional support please consider completing the application you will find at this link.  Note: The application is in Microsoft Word format. Please return your…

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Open Door Health Services Receives Regional Recognition

Health February 13, 2020

Open Door Health Services Receives Regional Recognition

By: Suzanne Clem— Muncie, IN — Open Door Health Services has been named an “Exemplary Practice” by the Great Lakes Practice Transformation Network (GLPTN). Supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the GLPTN guides healthcare providers in five Midwestern states in a shift to values-based care. This model of care focuses on improving clinical quality measures through a variety of patient-focused best practices. Exemplary Practices have demonstrated commitment to a patient-centered culture and continuous quality improvement, according…

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Indiana Communities Institute’s Economic Development Course

Business February 12, 2020

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Indiana Communities Institute’s Economic Development Course

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Ball State’s Indiana Communities Institute held its 38th Annual Economic Development Course at the Horizon Convention Center, January 12-17th. Attendees from across the state attended the course, and learned about topics including: strategic planning, real estate redevelopment and reuse, business retention and expansion, economic development finance, TIFF districts and more. The week-long Indiana Economic Development Course—the official “basic course” for the State of Indiana—offered intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and…

NBA to Use Ball State Prof’s ‘Elam Ending’ as Part of All-Star Game

We Fly February 11, 2020

NBA to Use Ball State Prof’s ‘Elam Ending’ as Part of All-Star Game

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – The NBA’s All-Star Game will have a new twist when a new scoring system  created by and named after Ball State University professor Nick Elam becomes part of the nationally-broadcast contest on February 16. The league unveiled its adoption of the Elam Ending last week to its All-Star format as part of its efforts to honor the Kobe Bryant, the 18-time All-Star  who recently perished in a helicopter accident. The Elam Ending…

Heartland Vocal Project To Continue ‘Singing Valentine’ Tradition

Non-Profit February 11, 2020

Heartland Vocal Project To Continue ‘Singing Valentine’ Tradition

By: Scott Trout, DDS— Muncie, IN—Valentine’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like many people, you’re probably looking for something new and different to give to your sweetie. Or significant other.  Or maybe there’s a client or business you’d like to do something nice for as a way of saying “thank you” during Valentine’s Day. Try a Singing Valentine from the Heartland Vocal Project. The Heartland Vocal Project, Muncie’s local affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will continue their fine tradition of presenting Singing…

AAUW Offers Scholarship for Nontraditional Students

Education February 11, 2020

AAUW Offers Scholarship for Nontraditional Students

By: Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—Applications for the American Association of University Women, Muncie Branch, nontraditional student scholarship are due Wednesday, April 1. The form to apply for the scholarship must be secured no later than Wednesday, March 25. The scholarship is worth $1,500 and is available for the 2019-2020 academic year, effective Aug. 1, 2020, through July 31, 2021. The scholarship must be used for tuition, health fee, books, and other classroom-related expenses for the year, including summer session. To apply, applicants must…

MACC Program Receives ,000 Grant From National Endowment for the Arts

Non-Profit February 7, 2020

MACC Program Receives $25,000 Grant From National Endowment for the Arts

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN — Muncie Arts and Culture Council’s artist-in-residence program, PlySpace, has been approved for a $25,000 Art Works grant. The PlySpace Residency Program provides dedicated space and time for residents to investigate and pursue their own work. Additionally, it serves as a platform for experimentation and provocation by sparking conversation and collaboration with various Muncie communities. PlySpace, based in the Emily Kimbrough Historic District in downtown Muncie, is a program of the Muncie Arts and Culture…

John Carlson: Things Suck? They’ll Get Worse

Carlson February 7, 2020

John Carlson: Things Suck? They’ll Get Worse

By: John Carlson— When the end of the world arrives, I think it will come riding in on a Roomba. That’s my dire prediction, after talking with my friends John and Amy Mickle the other day. They have a new Roomba, which is one of those little circular robots that cruises around their house all by itself, cleaning the floors and carpets. Understandably, they love it. Of course, Nancy and I have a Roomba, too, except ours is one of…

Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

Education February 6, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

By: Shawn Carmichael— Muncie, IN – Ivy Tech Community College will be offering several Express Enrollment events on February 6, 13, 20, and 27 at their new Downtown Muncie location. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment.   Ivy Tech Downtown Muncie Campus George and Frances Ball Building Express Enrollment Center February 6, 20, and 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. February 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m….

Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ Set in the 1920s for Ball State Production

Entertainment February 6, 2020

Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ Set in the 1920s for Ball State Production

By: Sarah Jenkins—  Muncie, IN — Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will perform one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies with a 20th century twist at 7:30 p.m. February 7-8 and 11-15, and February 9 at 2:30 p.m. in University Theatre.  “Twelfth Night” tells the story of a disguised heroine, her twin brother, and passionate love interests. Ball State’s production will be set in the 1920s to show the freedoms women were fighting for, while celebrating love discovered outside…