Articles by Mike Rhodes

Through a second quarter Competitive Grant, the Foundation supports Second Harvest Food Bank’s school pantry program, which serves five schools in Delaware County, and the Forward S.T.E.P.S. program, which focuses on helping families in Delaware County find financial stability and sustainability. Through these programs, Second Harvest not only meets the immediate needs of participating families and individuals – food – but helps participants prepare for the future by facilitating relationships and connecting participants to other available community resources. Photo provided

Non-Profit June 3, 2019

14 Delaware County Non-Profits Receive Grants From Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $256,928 to 14 non-profit organizations during the second Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2019. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest:…

Business June 1, 2019

Kitselman Trailhead Enters Second Phase of Construction

By: The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance— Muncie, IN—The Kitselman Trailhead, Muncie’s new eastern gateway to the city, has kicked-off the second phase of construction. This entrance into Muncie will be fundamentally transformed with the addition of a pedestrian bridge, new trail connections, trailhead parking, and a sloped lawn with seating overlooking the White River. The restored Albany Bridge—the centerpiece of the Kitselman Trailhead—is designed to connect the White River Greenway and the Cardinal Greenway trails. During the 2019 construction…

Rachel Thompson balances a squirmy, um, animal on a stick. Photo by: James Thompson

Carlson May 31, 2019

John Carlson: Snakes? No, Thank You!

By: John Carlson— The other day, Nancy was looking at our church friend James Thompson’s Facebook page when I heard her coo, “Awww. Look at that. How cute!” OK, that’s not entirely accurate. What she actually cooed was “AAACCCKKK!!! Look at THAT!!! We’re all gonna DIE!!!” This is because she was staring, transfixed, at a picture of James’ smiling daughter Rachel holding a stick, and hanging from the tip of that stick was a big snake. Specifically, this was a…

The City of Muncie Parks Department will have all kinds of fun activities for kids this summer.

Government May 29, 2019

City of Muncie Parks Department Programs Offer Summer Fun For Children

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The City of Muncie will be offering a wide variety of FREE programs for youth to participate in this summer. The Parks Department partners with a variety of local organizations to provide fun activities for youth during the summer, including: Ball State University, the Ross Center, the Buley Center, MAAC, the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie, the Unity Center, the Boy Scouts, and Ivy Tech. Back to Basic Summer Camp will take place from June…

L-R: Garrett Amburn, Carlie Braielle Boggs, Caleb Bonsack, Megan Clifford (top row); Cora Conatser, Helena Marie Heintzelman, Kayla Jane Howard (middle row); Ruchi Patel, Mason Whitted (bottom row)

Education May 29, 2019

The Community Foundation Announces Additional 2019 Scholarship Recipients

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—Congratulations to the following graduates: Garrett Amburn, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the 2019 Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. Amburn plans to attend Indian University to study nursing. He is the son of Robert and Stacie Amburn. Carlie Braielle Boggs, a senior at Wapahani High School, is the recipient of the 2019 Murray’s Jewelers Scholarship. Boggs plans to study business administration at Ball State University. She is the…

Business May 29, 2019

Global Automotive Parts Supplier Expanding in Muncie-Delaware County

By: The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance— Muncie, IN— The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance has announced that Magna Powertrain of America, an automotive parts and systems supplier, will expand its drivetrain component operation in Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana. The Troy, Michigan-headquartered company will invest $9.3 million to add new equipment in its 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, MPT Muncie, located at 4701 S. Cowan Road in Muncie. The investment, which will be complete by April 2020, will support increased business. As…

Entertainment May 29, 2019

Sparking Nostalgia Through Pop Culture: An Art Exhibition By Will Britton Jr

By: Sarah Shaffer— Muncie, IN—Join Cornerstone Center for Arts on Thursday, June 6 for the opening reception of Sparking Nostalgia Through Pop Culture, an art exhibition by Will Britton Jr. The reception will take place in the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with June’s First Thursday events. Sparking Nostalgia Through Pop Culture is a collection of pop culture icons. From the obscure to the more commonly known, Britton’s…

Non-Profit May 28, 2019

Glad Tidings Church of Muncie Celebrates 100 Years

By: RuthAnne Shellabarger– Muncie, IN– Glad Tidings Church of Muncie will celebrate its 100th anniversary in October of this year with special events and initiatives throughout the year. The church was founded in the late summer of 1919 after a small group of like-minded believers emerged from summer revival tent meetings with a desire to start a church. The congregation of Glad Tidings Church has sought to establish themselves as people deeply rooted in the values of biblical teaching, passionate…

We Fly May 28, 2019

Digital Marketing Summer Academy Returns to Ball State University In July

By: Kari Wissel— Muncie, IN – The Center for Advancement of Digital Marketing and Analytics (CADMA) is hosting their second annual Digital Marketing Summer Academy July 15th through the 19th. Hosted on Ball State University’s campus, the Digital Marketing Summer Academy provides high school students the opportunity to explore interests in digital marketing, advertising, and analytics as well as get a taste of life as a Cardinal. Courses offered at the DMSA are designed with 21st-century skills in mind with…

This flag in Beech Grove Cemetery decorates the grave of Lt. Marshall S. Hawke, a young Army flier killed in the crash of his B-25 back in 1943. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson May 24, 2019

John Carlson: A Day For Remembrance

By: John Carlson— As a lifelong civilian, I have been getting ready for my typical Memorial Day, 2019. Taking advantage of Nancy’s week-long absence on a church mission trip down South, I selflessly – some might even suggest, heroically – tried out brand new grocery items at great personal risk to my fragile taste buds. This was all to discover which were best suited to making Memorial Day a culinary triumph. First to be confronted was the vexing issue of…

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