Articles by Mike Rhodes

We Fly May 3, 2019

Ball State Trustees Approve Strategic Plan “Executive Dashboard”

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN– The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved today an executive dashboard designed to allow campus leadership to monitor progress on the 2040 goals in the new strategic plan, “Destination 2040: Our Flight Path.” President Geoffrey S. Mearns and Sue Hodges Moore, chief strategy officer, recommended the Strategic Plan Executive Dashboard, which will provide greater visibility into performance across campus. “I am grateful to the members of our team who helped create a dashboard that…

Education May 3, 2019

Ivy Tech’s Chef Heather Pier Prepares Junior Chefs For May 3rd Event

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN—Chef Heather Pier from Ivy Tech Community College shares some of her secrets about staying safe and making delicious food, as her Ivy Tech students are busy completing final exams and getting ready for the famous food tasting. These junior chefs will be ready to take their new cooking skills and apply it to their own dishes, which will be showcased at This Kid Can Cook, a fundraising event for Treefort Ministries on Friday, May 3, from 6-8 pm at…

Carlson May 3, 2019

John Carlson: A Lesson In Carrot Cake

By: John Carlson— One quick glance at our kitchen counter and it became obvious: I was in deep doo-doo. See, I was on a diet. It seems I am always on a diet. But sitting there under a clear plastic cover was two-thirds of a Concannon’s Bakery carrot cake. Nancy had bought the cake that morning to feed the literarily-fertile ladies of her female book club, Women Of Mystery Books, aka WOMB. The point is, suddenly my diet seemed doomed,…

Business May 2, 2019

Cover-Tek Provides Medical Services For Local Businesses And General Public

By: Stacey Shannon— Muncie, IN—Since August 2013, Cover-Tek in downtown Muncie has been providing health and wellness services to local residents in a variety of ways. Lindsey Staton, who is the office manager, said Cover-Tek works with numerous local companies and is also open to the public. Cover-Tek offers a wide array of services, including lab testing, flu shots, vaccines and B12 shots as well as classes in CPR, first aid and bloodborne pathogens. While most services are offered on a…

Entertainment May 2, 2019

YART Moves to MadJax For First Thursday

By: Moth Danner— Muncie, IN—YART is a yard sale for art. YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students at Ball State University and continues here and in several U.S. cities – a Muncie original. The Muncie YART is now held Downtown, twice a year, Spring and Fall, on the First Thursday of every May and October. This community art sale, with a goal of making art affordable and accessible to everyone, brings together artists and art patrons in a casual…

Business May 2, 2019

I&M Will Inspect Transmission Lines With Drones The Next 6 Weeks

By: Tracy Warner— FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will use aerial drones to inspect transmission lines in the East Central Indiana area beginning May 1st and continuing for about six weeks. The drone inspection of wires and poles is occurring in portions of Adams, Delaware, Grant, Jay and Randolph counties. These inspections help I&M to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the area’s transmission system. The aerial drone will follow transmission lines for extended periods of…

Entertainment April 30, 2019

Cornfed Derby Dames Season 9 Bout #3

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN – The Cornfed Derby Dames will hold their third home bout of Season 9 on Saturday, May 18 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the Memorial Building. The CFDD All-Stars will take on Chicago Outfit Roller Derby’s Syndicate of Chicago, Illinois and the Muncie Missfits will play Chicago Outfit’s Shade Brigade. Doors open for the double header at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. start time for the All-Stars game. Tickets at the door are…

Business April 30, 2019

Whitinger & Company Managing Partner, Linn Crull, Receives Award of Excellence From BSU

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN – Regional public accounting and advisory firm, Whitinger & Company, is pleased to announce that Member/Owner Linn Crull, CPA received the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting Award of Excellence for 2019 from Ball State University. On April 29th, 2019, the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting hosted its 10th Annual Alumni Awards Dinner at the Ball State University Alumni Center. This event provides an excellent opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of some of its most…

Education April 30, 2019

Autumn McNichols Awarded Ivy Tech’s 2019 President’s Award

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN—Ivy Tech Community College has awarded 19 faculty members with the President’s Award, which recognizes individuals who exemplify the mission of the College. This annual tradition, which began in 1983, awards one full-time faculty member per campus. Each President’s Award winner is eligible for the Founder’s Award, formerly known as the Glenn W. Sample Award for Excellence in Instruction. The winner of the Founder’s Award will be announced in a June ceremony. As a psychology professor…

Non-Profit April 29, 2019

Annual “Living Proof” Underage Drinking Mock Crash To Take Place May 1-2

By: Bruce Qualls, Living Proof Chair— Muncie, IN—The annual “Living Proof “ crash reenactment is Wednesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Muncie Central High School. Tours are every 10 minutes with the last tour at 8 p.m. This event is open to the public for parents and youth over the age of 13. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Living Proof is a free event illustrating the dangers of underage drinking and drinking and…

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