Articles by Mike Rhodes

Aerial photo of Muncie and Delaware County by Michael Wolfe

Opinion May 10, 2018

Opinion: Tips to Attract Business Investment to Your Community

By: Quint Studer for the Muncie Journal— Pensacola, FL—Cities across America have been vying for the privilege of hosting Amazon’s $5 billion second headquarters, which is expected to bring with it up to 50,000 high-paying jobs. Back in January the online retailer selected 20 finalists from a list of more than 200 cites that applied. And, as the Wall Street Journal, cities that didn’t make the short list—among them Detroit, Cincinnati, and Sacramento—are rushing to make changes based on Amazon’s…

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Grace Belangee, Zoe Brubaker, Evy Halbert (top row); Karson Koontz, Jennifer Martin, Korbin Zvokel (bottom row)

Education May 10, 2018

Community Foundation Announces More 2018 Scholarship Recipients

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Congratulations to the following graduates: Grace Belangee, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the 2018 Delaware Community Schools Memorial Scholarship. Belangee plans to attend Butler University, where she will study health sciences and pre-optometry. She is the daughter of Brian and Ali Belangee. Zoe Brubaker, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the 2018 Kathleen Rozelle-Camplin Scholarship. Brubaker, daughter of Christy Brubaker, plans to attend Indiana…

Do you need to be compliant with GDPR? Photo by: graphic stock

Business May 9, 2018

Have a Business Website? A New European Privacy Law May Affect You

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN— A new piece of  European Union (EU) legislation called the General Data Protection Regulation is being touted as one of the most stringent policies to affect the protection of personally identifiable information on the internet in 20 years. The law is primarily aimed at companies who heavily market and collect data from residents of the European Union, but will also have a far-reaching impact in the U.S. Websites must be compliant by May 25, 2018. The…

Kids Camps at Minnetrista. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 9, 2018

Four Exciting Kids Summer Camps Coming Up at Minnetrista

By: Stephen Mortland— Muncie, IN—Add some fun and creativity to your child’s summer break with four camps coming up at Minnetrista! Culinary Kids—June 4–8; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Order up! Treat your child to an exciting cooking camp this summer, where they will learn how to pick and create kid-friendly recipes, experiment with authentic kitchen appliances, and expand their culinary palates. For young cooks 8–10 years old. Registration deadline is May 31.   Junior Chefs—June 11–15; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Yes chef!…

Robert P. Bell Education Grants Awarded

Education May 8, 2018

Over $10,000 Granted to Teachers This School Year By Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer—  Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $10,744 was granted to Delaware County Teachers through the Robert P. Bell Education Grants program to support creative and innovative classroom projects this school year. During teacher appreciation week, and throughout the year, the Foundation is grateful for the teachers in this community that look for ways to stimulate learning in students.   Grants included: Teacher School Award Amount Michelle Bade West View Elementary School…

The Motivate Our Minds garden program. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 8, 2018

Motivate Our Minds Annual Dinner Set for May 16

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—Motivate Our Minds is growing. Literally. Motivate Our Minds will have its 31st Anniversary Dinner May 16 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., with part of the proceeds benefiting its new community garden. Tickets are $50 a person or $400 for a table of 8. For more information or reservations, please go to www.motivateourminds.org. The theme for this year’s dinner is “Every child is a different kind of flower and all together…

Indiana Academy's winning science and math teams are pictured with coach Joshua Ruark. Photo provided.

Education May 8, 2018

Indiana Academy Takes First Place in Academic Super Bowl State Finals

By: Julie Tuttle Davis— Muncie, IN—Two teams from the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities participated in the statewide Indiana Academic Super Bowl Championship. The Academy’s science and math teams both finished in first place. The last time the Academy took two state championships in the same year was 2008 when the Academy also brought home the math and science trophies. Hosted by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) the Super Bowl finals took place Saturday, May 5…

Mike King, Delaware County Clerk. Photo provided.

Government May 7, 2018

Meet Mike King, Incumbent Candidate for Delaware County Clerk

By: Friends of Mike King— Raised in Selma, Mike King was brought up with small town Hoosier values that keep him centered and focused on working hard for our community. Having served as a Board Member and volunteer for many non-profit community organizations, Mike knows what it means to make sure that every dollar is utilized efficiently.  Mike proudly promotes volunteerism and public participation for the good of our community. Three years ago Mike began a journey to utilize his sixteen…

Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns. Photo provided.

Education, We Fly May 5, 2018

Ball State President Urges Graduates to Pursue Their Dreams, Serve Their Neighbors

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN – During today’s Spring Commencement ceremony, Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns told the Class of 2018 to always remember the core values they learned from the University’s Beneficence Pledge. From the stage of the Arts Terrace on the Old Quad, the president also urged the 3,300 graduates to serve their neighbors, commit themselves to a life of excellence and to serve others. “But, always remember that professional success and personal satisfaction require more…

“Symphonic Lights Study #1” by Tom Farris

Positivity May 5, 2018

Tom Farris’ Photograph Awarded 1st Place in Art Show

Muncie, IN— Muncie-based artist, photographer and sculptor Tom Farris won 1st place in  the Photography Category of the Grant County Art Association 2018 Spring Open Show with his photograph titled “Symphonic Light Study #3”. The blue ribbon and cash-award winning photograph was an image of the art light installation at Sursa Hall at Ball State University –one of a series taken by Farris.  The competition was open to entries from artists throughout Indiana. Judge for the Spring Show was David Hannon,…