Articles by Mike Rhodes

Members of the First Merchants Muncie team are pictured at ARF. Photo provided.

Business June 14, 2018

First Merchants Muncie Participates in ‘Community Day’ At ARF

By: Megan Jeffers— Muncie, IN—ARF is a local non-profit whose mission is to provide shelter, medical care, and love to abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals until permanent homes can be found.  Through educational efforts, public awareness and community involvement, ARF seeks to eliminate euthanasia as a way of animal control, thereby creating a “no-kill” community in which both animals and humans benefit from the goodness of each other. The First Merchants Muncie Team recently participated in a Community Day…

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Free STEM Camp for Girls, June 19-22. Photo provided.

Education June 13, 2018

Ivy Tech Hosts Free STEM Camp for Girls, June 19-22

By: Mallory Steed— Muncie, Ind— Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a STEM Camp and spots are still available. This camp will provide middle and high school girls immersive learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. They will also focus on a number of different topics including everyday etiquette, making your dreams become a reality and effective communication skills.  This four day camp begins June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 22. “We are looking forward to…

The Land Conservation Fund supports preservation and conservation of land in and around Delaware County. To date, more than 300 acres have been secured in East Central Indiana providing a lasting legacy for future generations. Photo provided.

Non-Profit June 13, 2018

Land Conservation Fund Supports Reber Woods

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN– The Land Conservation Fund project has secured more than 300 acres of land in East Central Indiana. The fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations. A partnership between The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., Ball Brother’s Foundation, and the George and Frances Ball Foundation formed the fund in 2013.  The fund provides the local matching money required for the…

Suzanne Clem. Photo provided.

Health June 12, 2018

Open Door Health Services Names Director of Community Awareness

By: Kourtney McCauliff— Muncie, IN—Open Door Health Services announces that Suzanne Clem has joined the Open Door team as Director of Community Awareness. Suzanne received a bachelor’s degree in advertising and master’s degree in social psychology from Ball State University. Her experience includes 13 years in marketing at Ball State, focusing on strategy development, social media, and wellness marketing for the university food service. She also has written for higher education publications and community projects and has provided volunteer communications…

Delaware County is budgeting more than $2 million in funding for road resurfacing projects for the next three years. Photo by: graphicstock.

Government June 12, 2018

Delaware County Officials Highlight Road Improvements and Cash Reserves

Delaware County, IN – Delaware County Commissioners and Council shared a budget update today, highlighting a continued focus on paving roadways and a fiscally conservative approach to spending. “As stewards of the residents’ tax dollars, it was imperative that we get excessive spending under control without burdening our county,” said Delaware County Commissioner Shannon Henry. “In the last few years, we have created a more sustainable future by adding to our cash reserves, while maintaining a focus on road resurfacing.”…

Ivy (R) is pictured receiving her STAR scholarship certificate from P.E.O Cathy Stewart (L) on May 17 at Burris High School. Photo provided.

Education June 12, 2018

Recent Burris Graduate Ivy Anderson Receives Scholarship

By: Cathy Stewart— Muncie, IN—The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year has been awarded to Ivy Anderson, a recent graduate of Burris High School.  Ivy is the daughter of Joseph and Paula Anderson and was recommended for this scholarship by Chapter BF of Muncie, Indiana. Ivy has been accepted and will attend Loyola University where she plans to study business. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service,…

Kelly Stanley, 2018 recipient of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award.

Business June 11, 2018

Chamber Names Kelly Stanley Legacy Award Recipient

By: Brenda Brumfield— Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kelly Stanley will be recognized as the 2018 recipient of the Chamber’s Legacy Award. The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote good will and community pride. “Kelly Stanley has been…

The updated Muncie Action Plan draft (MAP3) will be presented to the community during Open Houses on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 from 7 pm - 9 pm at Kennedy Library and Thursday, June 14th, 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Maring-Hunt Library. Photo by: Alex Romoser

Non-Profit June 11, 2018

Community Input Needed During MAP3 Open Houses

By: Alex Romoser— Muncie, IN—A draft of MAP3 will be presented to the community during the second week of June 2018 during two Open Houses on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 from 7 pm – 9 pm at Kennedy Library and Thursday, June 14th, 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Maring-Hunt Library. MAP is calling all community members to attend one of these Open Houses to prioritize results, select solutions, and give any final input before the draft of…

A prior DCHS annual meeting is pictured. Photo provided.

Non-Profit June 10, 2018

Delaware County Historical Society to Host 2018 Annual Meeting On June 21

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN—The Delaware County Historical Society will host its 2018 Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 21 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Ball State University’s Alumni Center. To celebrate Ball State’s centennial anniversary this year, the DCHS is honored to have Dr. E. Bruce Geelhoed – professor of history at Ball State University give the presentation. Dr. Geelhoed is the author of several books including Charles E. Wilson and Controversy at the Pentagon, 1953 to…

Beneficence, affectionately called “Benny,” is Ball State's institutional icon. She symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the state of Indiana allowed Ball State to flourish.

Education, We Fly June 9, 2018

Help Shape Ball State’s Next Strategic Plan. Please Take Our Survey

By: Geoffrey S. Mearns— As president of Ball State University, I am pleased to report that our faculty, staff, and students have been hard at work laying the groundwork for our University’s new strategic plan—a plan that will shape the vision for what Ball State will become in our second century. Our strategic planning process, titled “Spreading Our Wings,” got underway earlier this year. Throughout the Spring, we held eight open forums on campus, each focusing on a different strategic…