Articles by Mike Rhodes

Owsley Museum To Feature Centennial Exhibition On Hoosier Impressionist Couple

Entertainment, We Fly January 17, 2019

Owsley Museum To Feature Centennial Exhibition On Hoosier Impressionist Couple

By: Rachel Buckmaster— Muncie, IN — The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) presents a special opportunity to view more than 90 works of art by Muncie’s most important Impressionist painters. “Impressions of Love: J. Ottis and Winifred Brady Adams, a Ball State University Centennial Exhibition” is on view from January 24 through May 19, 2019. Commemorating Ball State’s Centennial with this unique exhibition, “Impressions of Love” celebrates the art and marriage of the noted painters, whose art was fostered…

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Creative Professional Travis Abels to Speak at Ball State

We Fly January 17, 2019

Creative Professional Travis Abels to Speak at Ball State

By: Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—Travis Abels, a creative advertising professional, artist, editor and storyteller, who splits his time between Portland, Oregon; Los Angeles; and New York City, will speak at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Ballroom of the Student Center at Ball State University. The title of his presentation is “Throw Away Process and Just Play.” The presentation is free and open to the public. His visit to Ball State is sponsored by the university’s Department of Journalism…

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission

Health January 16, 2019

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission

By: Courtney Thomas— Muncie, IN – Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its healthcare quality and safety. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has consistently received accreditation since the Joint Commission began recognizing healthcare organizations as a symbol of quality in…

Ivy Tech Community College Offers New Learning Spaces For Nursing and Health Science Programs

Education, Health January 15, 2019

Ivy Tech Community College Offers New Learning Spaces For Nursing and Health Science Programs

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN – A ribbon cutting was held this morning celebrating the opening of the IU Health School of Health Sciences and Ball Brothers Foundation School of Nursing wings in the John and Janice Fisher Building at Ivy Tech Community College’s Muncie Campus. “We are proud to bring a world-class learning experience into the heart of Muncie. Moving these programs to the downtown campus will bring more vibrancy downtown and provide an opportunity for growth,” said Jeffrey D. Scott,…

DCHS to Host 5th Beer Tasting Fundraising Event – Votes for Women

Non-Profit January 15, 2019

DCHS to Host 5th Beer Tasting Fundraising Event – Votes for Women

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN—On Saturday, January 26, the Delaware County Historical Society will host its fifth annual beer tasting fundraiser at the Fickle Peach. From 1:00-3:00 PM, guests will sample different craft beers, listen to the history presentation Votes for Womenregarding Delaware County’s suffrage movement of 100 years ago, and can take part in our silent auction. All proceeds benefit the DCHS’ annual operations. The beers sampled at the tasting are from breweries owned by women, or from breweries…

Scholarship Applications Are Now Available

Education, Non-Profit January 14, 2019

Scholarship Applications Are Now Available

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—Scholarship applications are now available for scholarships administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. High school seniors and current college students should visit cfmdin.org/apply-for-scholarships to view available scholarships and access the online applications. The Community Foundation administers 50 scholarships to support post-secondary education. These scholarships were established by donors who set the criteria. Scholarships are awarded to students participating in a wide variety of activities, with a wide range of…

Flu-Related Visitor Restrictions Implemented at IU Health Ball, Blackford and Jay Hospitals

Health January 13, 2019

Flu-Related Visitor Restrictions Implemented at IU Health Ball, Blackford and Jay Hospitals

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— Muncie, IN – Due to an increasing number of flu cases in Indiana, IU Health Ball, Blackford and Jay Hospitals are taking the precautionary measure of restricting patient visitors within the hospitals. This temporary policy went into effect January 11, 2018. Other IU Health facilities statewide are also implementing restrictions to protect patients, families and team members from unnecessary potential exposure to the flu virus. For patients, families, team members and media, temporary visitor restriction means: Only essential adults…

Ball State’s United Way Campaign Makes 7,000 Impact On Delaware County

We Fly January 12, 2019

Ball State’s United Way Campaign Makes $267,000 Impact On Delaware County

By: Ball State Marketing and Communications—  Muncie, Indiana — Ball State University faculty and staff donated approximately $182,000 to support the United Way of Delaware County in 2018. With matching grants from the Ball Brothers Foundation and Indiana United Ways, the campaign’s impact is more than $267,000. The 2018 on-campus campaign, which took place from September 19 to November 30, exceeded the $157,000 raised in 2017. In 2018, a record 91 donors were leadership givers, who made contributions of $500…

John Carlson: For Future Eaters’ Sake

Carlson January 11, 2019

John Carlson: For Future Eaters’ Sake

By: John Carlson— They were, to say the least, spectacular meatballs. About the size of racquet balls, they were carried to our table by our friendly young waiter, an intense-looking kid bearing the two crowning meat jewels that topped each bowl of rotini pasta. Tomatoey scented, the bowls’ contents were thick with melted cheese. Just a quick look and one thing was obvious: If you were beaned by one of these babies, thrown at your head by a Major League…

Heritage Environmental & Mexico-based Zinc Nacional to Establish Waelz Kiln Facility in Muncie

Business January 9, 2019

Heritage Environmental & Mexico-based Zinc Nacional to Establish Waelz Kiln Facility in Muncie

By: Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance— Editor’s note: On August 20, 2019 this project was halted and will not be built in Muncie.   Muncie, Indiana— Waelz Sustainable Products LLP (WSP), a joint venture between Indianapolis-based Heritage Environmental and Monterrey, Mexico-based Zinc Nacional, announced plans today to establish operations in Muncie, creating up to 90 jobs over the next several years. The new facility, which will be located on the former Borg Warner campus, is one part of a significant…