Articles by Mike Rhodes

It takes a lot of energy drinks to stay up and think for 24 hours straight. Photo courtesy of Brandi Lambertson

Business April 11, 2019

Students Spend 24 Hour Marathon Session “Problem Solving for Muncie”

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—A  group of Ball State students spent 24 hours straight coming up with creative ideas on how to help the Muncie community. The event was titled the Cardinal Hackathon and was hosted by Ball State’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), and held at the Innovation Connector from 7pm Friday, March 22nd to 7am Saturday, March 23rd. (24 continuous hours.) Krystal Geyer, assistant director of Ball State’s Entrepreneurship Center is the faculty advisor for CEO. Ted Baker, executive director of…

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A beautiful patio door from Window World® is pictured.

Business, Virtual Home Show April 11, 2019

Window World®: Simply The Best For Less

By: Ken and Sally Shake, Owners of Window World of Muncie— Window World®, headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, with more than 200 locally-owned offices nationwide. Founded in 1995, the company sells and installs windows, siding, doors and other exterior products, with a total of over 17 million windows sold to date. Window World is an ENERGY STAR® partner and its window products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal for ten consecutive years….

Sheriff-Goslin Roofing Company

Winter Readiness April 11, 2019

Sherriff-Goslin Roofing Company: Quality Roofing Since 1906

By: Pete Dall— Muncie, IN—Sherriff-Goslin Roofing Company is one of the most unique companies that you are ever going to find. Sherriff-Goslin boasts a long and trustworthy reputation that has existed for over 113 years now.  For generations people in East Central Indiana have been trusting Sherriff-Goslin Roofing Company with the task of keeping their most important investment dry from the harsh weather and multiple climates that we experience here in Indiana. The true unique advantage that Sherriff-Goslin offers is…

Ball Diamond at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Photo provided

Business April 11, 2019

Ball State, Woof Boom Radio Partner To Broadcast Cardinals Baseball

By: Ball State Athletics— Muncie, IN— Ball State baseball home games will be on over-the-air radio. BSU and its athletics multimedia rightsholder, Learfield IMG College have announced the addition of home baseball broadcasts to their radio coverage for the remainder of the 2019 season. While the team’s games have been available via online stream since 2013, this marks the first consistent over-the-air radio coverage of Ball State baseball in recent years. The team’s 12 remaining home games, beginning Friday, April 12 vs….

Minnetrista is located at 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303

Business, Virtual Home Show April 11, 2019

Minnetrista Is Your Year-Round Gathering Place!

By: Stephen Mortland— The home of the Ball jar and the Ball family legacy, Minnetrista connects people, encourages engagement, and improves the quality of life of our community. Our forty acre campus is brimming with exciting adventures and as new seasons bring new possibilities, there is always something to discover at Minnetrista. What can I expect from my visit to Minnetrista? It’s a hard question to answer! With our beautiful gardens, countless unique events, our rotating collection of interactive exhibits,…

Lehman's Inc. Servicing East Central Indiana since 1930.

Winter Readiness April 11, 2019

We’re Lehmans…We’re Here For You!

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—In 1930, H.J. Lehman began his heating and electrical business in Muncie. He located on East Main St. in the heart of the downtown area. Mr. Lehman soon became a pioneer in home heating conversion from coal to natural gas. Muncie residents were very pleased to rid themselves of the daily chore of stoking their basement furnaces and cleaning the ash residue. H.J. Lehman soon found he needed to expand. He purchased a welding shop on…

A beautiful kitchen design and cabinet installation by Knapp Supply.

Winter Readiness April 11, 2019

Knapp Supply: Plumbing, Kitchens, Baths And Industrial Supplies

By: Knapp Supply— Muncie, IN—Knapp Supply’s long history goes back to just after the Civil War.  After being honorably discharged from the Union Army in March 1864 for injuries that he suffered at the Battle of Chickamauga, Captain Alexander A. Knapp moved to Union City, Indiana. In 1871, Capt. Knapp was elected to the Union City Council, where he oversaw the construction of the Union City Waterworks.  With the completion of the Union City Waterworks, demand for plumbing supplies was…

From the "Handwritten Collection." Photo by: Mary Wilhoite

Winter Readiness April 11, 2019

Heidi J. Hale Designs: Personalized, Handcrafted Jewelry

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—There’s no better gift to give a loved one than a beautiful Heidi J Hale piece of custom, handcrafted jewelry. Every piece of Heidi J Hale jewelry is designed and handcrafted by an army of thirty skilled metalsmiths, artisans, and craftspeople from their downtown Muncie location. Even though they operate from Muncie, with their popular online store, Heidi J Hale Designs is a global operation. As of this writing, the Heidi J Hale Facebook page has amassed…

Amy and Tony Evans, Owners of Evans Pines Nursery in Albany.

Business, Virtual Home Show April 11, 2019

Evans Pines Nursery: Evergreen Trees For Windbreaks, Privacy Screens, or Landscaping

By: Amy Evans— A few years ago, Tony & Amy Evans decided to start planning for retirement.  For some, that might mean adjusting their 401K.  For the Evans’ that meant buying trees. Evans Pines Nursery sits on 40 acres 2 miles NW of Albany, Indiana. Everything they grow is in containers and everything they grow stays green year-round. Evans Pines Nursery specializes in growing fast growing trees for privacy screens and windbreaks.  Currently they have Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Blue…

Clemens Home Solutions is located at 2222 South Madison Street in Muncie.

Business, Virtual Home Show April 11, 2019

Clemens Home Solutions: An Exterior Home Remodeler And Gutter Company

By: Kristina Clemens— In an industry where 96 percent of new firms go out of business within five years, Clemens Home Solutions has grown and prospered for more than two decades. Certainly, a good deal of this success has come because construction is in the blood of Shawn Clemens, the company’s owner and founder. Passionate about building things for as long as he can remember, Shawn has been actively working on home construction sites and remodeling projects since he was 12…