Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit December 4, 2018

Delaware County Historical Society Launches Hurley Goodall Bust Fundraiser

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, Indiana — The Delaware County Historical Society and Community Enhancement Projects have launched a Hurley C. Goodall bust fundraiser program to help offset the costs of the life-sized bronze statue of Mr. Goodall. The renowned Hoosier artist Bill Wolfe is currently sculpting the statue. By purchasing a bust of Mr. Goodall, supporters will commemorate his legacy, while backing the project at the same time. The busts are replicas of the full statue. Busts come in two…

Health December 3, 2018

Take a Few Minutes Each Day To Exercise Your Way Into a New Year

By: Nicole L. Koontz— Muncie, Indiana—It’s that time of year again. Over the next few weeks, we will strive to wear the perfect outfit, select a perfect gift and host the perfect holiday party. While it’s a festive time, many of us get perfectly stressed out. And the thought of exercising goes right out the window. Instead, we promise to start or restart the first day of the new year. In that instant, we surrender to mounds of food and…

The 82nd Annual Muncie Community Christmas Sing. Students from Cole Academy whoop-it-up for the camera guy while waiting for their turn to perform.

Entertainment December 2, 2018

Photo Gallery: 82nd Annual Muncie Community Christmas Sing

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, Indiana—The 82nd Annual Muncie Community Christmas Sing was held on December 2nd at Worthen Arena. Steve Lindell, vice president and director of operations for Woof Boom Radio was the emcee for the event. The event was videotaped by WIPB-TV and will be broadcast on December 19th at 8pm, December 21st at 5pm, December 23rd at 11am and December 25th at 1pm. Community partners for the event included: Ball State University, the City of Muncie, the Community…

An initial planning meeting was held during the summer to discuss how to use Mad/Jax and its educational partners for training and youth development in Muncie and Delaware County. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 30, 2018

Ball Brothers Foundation Announces Targeted Funding Opportunity for Workforce Development

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, Indiana—Ball Brothers Foundation has invited four local organizations to apply for funding in 2019 to address current and anticipated community workforce development needs. The “Future of Work” funding opportunity comes as local manufacturers, K-12 school representatives, and higher education institutions have been seeking opportunities to better collaborate. “It is no secret that all across Indiana—and the country—major shifts are taking place related to workforce needs,” shared BBF President and COO, Jud Fisher. “We know that by…

Speeding in Germany will get you these souvenirs. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 30, 2018

John Carlson: Life In ‘Das’ Fast Lane

By: John Carlson— This summer my wife Nancy, her sisters Marti, Beverly and Margi, plus their sister-in-law, also named Nancy, visited Europe for two weeks, beginning in Normandy at the D-Day invasion site code-named Utah Beach. They loved the trip. What they did was follow their Dad’s path through World War Two. Their thoroughly-researched journey began where Louis Briggs hit the beach in France as a young American artillery officer. Later they moved through Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium, before…

The Cat (in the Hat) is out of the bag! WIPB-TV has received a grant to bring science and literacy programming to young learners on the south side of Muncie. Michelle Kinsey, Community Engagement and Grants Manager for WIPB, will work with community partners including Amanda Owen of Ross Community Center (left) and Darbi Strahle of Habitat for Humanity (right), on the project. Photo provided

Education November 29, 2018

WIPB-TV Receives ‘Ready To Learn Grant’ to Form Community Partnership to Help Children on Muncie’s South Side

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, Indiana and Washington, D.C.—The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS today announced that public media station WIPB-TV, on the campus of Ball State University, has been awarded $175,000 to work with community partners to provide science and literacy resources for young learners in underserved areas. WIPB is one of 14 public media stations nationwide to receive a Community Collaboratives for Early Learning and Media (CC-ELM) grant this year, joining 16 other public media stations doing…

Photo courtesy of MannheimSteamroller.com

Entertainment November 29, 2018

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas To Perform At Emens November 29th

By: Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN—Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one night only in Muncie, Indiana at Emens Auditorium on November 29, 2018. Tickets are available at the Emens box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Call 765-285-1539 for more information or visit www.bsu.edu/emens. This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music…

Crafty items like repurposed wine bottles turned into candles can make interesting "giver-focused" gifts. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

We Fly November 28, 2018

Ball State Researcher: When Giving Presents, Share Something You Like

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, Indiana—As the holidays are fast approaching, millions of Americans are hunting for the perfect present. There are two strategies, says Andy Luttrell, a psychological science professor at Ball State University: recipient-focused and giver-focused. “By being recipient-focused, you are looking for a present that that signifies the likes and dislikes of the person who will receive it,” he says. “For example, you buy a person a book by his or her favorite author.” With the second strategy, you seek a…

The Fisher/Shafer Holiday Pops Concert will take place on  Saturday, December 1 at 4pm.

Entertainment November 28, 2018

Celebrate the Holiday Season with the MSO Saturday December 1st

By: Morgan Dean— Muncie, Indiana—Buddy the Elf said it best: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Sing along to your favorite holiday classics with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra at the annual Fisher/Shafer Holiday Pops Concert on  Saturday, December 1 at 4pm in Emens Auditorium.  Rejoice in the sounds of the season with special guest artists, the Ball State University Singers and West View Ensemble. “This year’s Holiday Pops will have some familiar aspects but also…

Non-Profit November 28, 2018

Kiwanis Club Christmas Trees To Be Available Again This Year

By: Mark Foerster— Muncie, IN—For over 60 years, the Muncie Kiwanis Club has been selling Christmas Trees by the North Walnut Street Fieldhouse. This year they’re doing it again! Starting the day after Thanksgiving until December 17th, come by the north lot of the North Walnut Street Fieldhouse to purchase a Christmas Tree for home or work. The Muncie Kiwanis Club will be selling many different types of trees including Frasier Fir, Scotch Pine and White Pine. If you’re looking…

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