Articles by Mike Rhodes

John Carlson: Makin’ A List, Checkin’ It Twice

Carlson November 24, 2019

John Carlson: Makin’ A List, Checkin’ It Twice

By: John Carlson— In the course of a relationship, there are certain familiar-sounding comments that loving partners typically address to each other. For example, there’s: “Love you loads, baby cakes!” which comes early. “You’ve made me the happiest individual in the whole U.S.A.!” which rings truest around one’s wedding day and early anniversaries. And as a married couple’s love matures, ripening into the fullness of each partner’s undying  commitment to the miracle that is holy matrimony, there’s, “For cripes sake! Who the hell ate all my Oreos?” But right now in our relationship, Nancy seems stuck on, “Add that to…

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WIBU Announces ATHENA and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Non-Profit November 22, 2019

WIBU Announces ATHENA and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

By: Chrystal Pearson— Muncie, IN—At its annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon, Muncie’s Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU) presented three ATHENA Leadership Awards and one WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. Sue Dalton was awarded the 2019 WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. The WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award honors a woman who has dedicated her life to be a leader and role model and is selected by the WIBU Board of Directors. In addition to a framed certificate, WIBU will award a scholarship in Dalton’s name to a full-time, non-traditional female student enrolled in a local college/university. The 2019 scholarship award presented in the name of the 2018 WIBU…

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Tristin

Veterans November 22, 2019

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Tristin

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each weekday during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by local area students. We will publish one new letter each weekday through November 29th. Feature photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This week’s Letters to Veterans sponsor is Sam Pierce Chevrolet. A special message from our sponsor follows today’s student letter from Albany Elementary School.   “Veteran owned and proud of all who have sacrificed for this great country!”          …

Shafer Leadership Academy to Hire Development Director

Non-Profit November 22, 2019

Shafer Leadership Academy to Hire Development Director

By: Shafer Leadership Academy— Muncie, IN—Shafer Leadership Academy is excited to announce that we are currently hiring an experienced Director of Development to lead the organization’s sales and fundraising functions. The Development Director will primarily serve as the first point of contact between Shafer Leadership Academy and new partners. The Development Director is responsible for growing Shafer Leadership Academy’s partner base across East Central Indiana with a focus on Delaware County. The Development Director’s primary focus is on finding new Shafer Leadership Academy member organizations, with a secondary focus on cultivating new custom program clients. As a result, the Development Director…

Ten Delaware County Non-Profits Receive K In Grant Funding From Community Foundation

Non-Profit November 22, 2019

Ten Delaware County Non-Profits Receive $99K In Grant Funding From Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $99,201 to ten non-profit organizations during the final 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: arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and community betterment. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc….

IU Health Creates Community Impact Fund With Million Investment in Muncie

Health November 21, 2019

IU Health Creates Community Impact Fund With $1 Million Investment in Muncie

By: Courtney Thomas— Muncie, IN– Indiana University Health has stepped up its commitment to make Indiana a healthier state by investing $100 million in a fund that will address critical health issues affecting Hoosiers over the long term. The newly established Community Impact Investment Fund will be administered by the Indiana University Health Foundation, which will use income from the fund to award yearly grants to address social issues affecting health outcomes across the state. “Healthcare must go beyond treatments in a medical setting,” said Dennis Murphy, president and CEO of IU Health. “This new fund will enhance IU Health’s…

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Alivia

Veterans November 21, 2019

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Alivia

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each weekday during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by local area students. We will publish one new letter each weekday through November 29th. Feature photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This week’s Letters to Veterans sponsor is Sam Pierce Chevrolet. A special message from our sponsor follows today’s student letter from Albany Elementary School.   “Veteran owned and proud of all who have sacrificed for this great country!”          …

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital To Host Community LGBTQ Healthcare Seminar November 21st

Health November 20, 2019

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital To Host Community LGBTQ Healthcare Seminar November 21st

By: Courtney Thomas— Muncie, IN – IU Health Ball Memorial will host its third annual Community LGBTQ Healthcare Seminar from 6 pm to 7:30 pm on November 21, 2019 in the Cantina Room at Minnetrista. Dr. Sharon Bowman, PhD, HSPP, ABPP, LMHC, Chair of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling Department at Ball State University, will lead a panel discussion about improving mental wellness through community and connection among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. “We’re committed to inclusive care for every patient and guest,” states Ann McGuire, vice president, human resources, IU Health East Central Region. “Facilitated…

Ball State Alumni Association Names New Leader

We Fly November 20, 2019

Ball State Alumni Association Names New Leader

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN — James Acton, who has more than 25 years of experience in alumni relations, will become the next president of the Ball State University Alumni Association, effective December 3. He will also serve as the Ball State University Foundation’s vice president of alumni engagement. A lifelong Hoosier, Acton was born in Seymour and attended high school in Columbus. He began working in alumni relations straight out of college with Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity in Indianapolis, followed by 12 years of progressive experience at Valparaiso University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Before…

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Teagon

Veterans November 20, 2019

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Teagon

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each weekday during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by local area students. We will publish one new letter each weekday through November 29th. Feature photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This week’s Letters to Veterans sponsor is Sam Pierce Chevrolet. A special message from our sponsor follows today’s student letter from Albany Elementary School.   “Veteran owned and proud of all who have sacrificed for this great country!”          …