Articles by Mike Rhodes

Heather Richards presents information about Type 1 diabetes at a Delta Tau Delta noon luncheon in the Horizon Convention Center. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business March 7, 2019

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Delta Tau Delta and Shipshewana On The Road In February

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Horizon Convention Center was host to Delta Tau Delta’s Northern Division Conference on February 14-17. Delta Tau Delta chapters are divided into five geographic divisions. Every winter, members gather in a place chosen within their division to celebrate the Fraternity, brotherhood, and learn skills to help lead their chapters. The northern division consists of 38 chapters. Some of the schools represented included: Eastern Michigan University, Marietta College, University of Illinois, Kent State University, Marquette University,…

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Our 3rd Annual Virtual Home Show will be published on April 24, 2019.

Business March 6, 2019

Muncie Journal To Publish 3rd Annual “Virtual Home Show” In April

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Warmer weather will be here soon. (We hope.) So it’s time to begin planning to be included in Muncie Journal’s 3rd Annual Virtual Home Show. You might be thinking, “What is a Virtual Home Show?” I’ll explain. For many years, ECI Builders Incorporated held an annual home show in the spring. It was held in the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. Unfortunately, the last physical home show exhibit at the Horizon Convention Center took place in…

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Non-Profit March 6, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Receives Grant from Shafer Foundation for $10,000

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Shafer Foundation. The funds will help support current and future youth programming. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie offers a variety of classes to its members. Since August, Club Kids have been offered programs ranging from dance to robotics to karate. These programs are in addition to the standard Indiana Kids program that emphasizes academic excellence….

Paul Ward is pictured talking with an associate with an Ash Wednesday "smudge" appearing on his forehead. Learn what that means below. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Positivity March 6, 2019

Less is More: Lent for the Community

By: Paul Ward, Spiritual Life Coordinator, Youth Opportunity Center— Muncie, IN—The signs of Easter are everywhere. Stores are covered in pastel colored designs. Chocolate eggs are on every shelf. Churches are practicing Easter plays. Lilies and daffodils will soon be in bloom. Even though the date of Easter changes, we never seem to miss it. There’s one sign that many of us don’t think about or even know about. Forty-six days before Easter, there will be an unmistakable sign. Many…

Eddie Metzger. Photo provided

We Fly March 5, 2019

“Thank a Journalist Day” To Spark Discussion About Local Journalism

By: Eddie Metzger— Muncie, IN—When I was young, I remember crawling around newsroom floors, crumpling wads of paper and tossing them over the cubicle walls of hard-working journalists. I didn’t know then what they were doing or why they were doing it. All I knew was these were good people and they cared about me. They took the time to learn who I was and what made me laugh. Of course, my mom was the editor, so maybe they felt…

Get a heart scan for $49 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Health March 5, 2019

Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack With a $49 Heart Scan

By: Ball Memorial Hospital— Muncie, IN—Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States? Did you know that every year about 1.1 million people in the United States have heart attacks? Early detection and knowing the symptoms play important roles in heart attack prevention. Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital offers a $49 heart scan to give you peace of mind, keeping you happy and healthy. Most people…

Two cool, young Nashville residents sit with a frumpy Munsonian. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson March 2, 2019

John Carlson: It’s A Nice Place To Visit

By: John Carlson— Not long ago, Nancy and I drove south to visit our son and daughter-in-law in one of our favorite places, Nashville, Tenn. This trip just served to highlight the wide range of attractions there. Yes, I like a whiskey-fueled romp through a Nashville honky-tonk as much as the next tourist, just so long as I don’t have to dance or otherwise move my feet. But this trip, we started off at the Frist Art Museum, where a…

The personal injury process is never easy and is certainly not fun. Photo by: Story blocks

Business February 28, 2019

Beasley & Gilkison: Common Personal Injury Misconceptions

By: Benjamin J. Freeman, Attorney— Muncie, IN—Dealing with a personal injury is never easy. Beyond the injury itself, personal injury sufferers can expect medical bills from the healthcare providers. Many people who suffer a personal injury focus on the possibility of a personal injury settlement. However, this process can take many months and possibly years. Nonetheless, many medical providers won’t wait for the personal injury settlement process to conclude before demanding payment. This dichotomy often results in several common misconceptions…

Sample ADDY awards from past winners. File photo

Non-Profit February 28, 2019

2019 American Advertising Awards ‘Unmask Creativity’

By: Allison Robbins— Muncie, IN — The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana (AAF ECI) “unmasked creativity” Saturday evening at a masquerade-themed awards gala. The American Advertising Awards, often dubbed the ADDYs, recognize the most prominent advertising and creative works from the past year, including that of professionals and of students. “The American Advertising Awards celebrates the creative talent in East Central Indiana,” said Allison Robbins, executive director of AAF ECI. “We were excited to showcase the advertising arts…

Campaign Co-chairs, Amelia Clark and Chad Shelley. Photo provided

Non-Profit February 27, 2019

YMCA of Muncie Launches Annual Campaign to Help Provide Equal Opportunities For All

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN— In many cases here in America, the zip code you’re born into may have the ability to determine your future. Sometimes these divisions exist mere miles from each other, in zip codes that are just one number apart. However, the YMCA of Muncie believes everyone deserves the same opportunities, regardless of your zip code. The Y is committed to helping bridge these gaps nationwide. Here in our community, the YMCA of Muncie aims to build equality…