Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Allison Robbins— Muncie, IN — The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana (AAF ECI) “unmasked creativity” Saturday evening at a masquerade-themed awards gala. The American Advertising Awards, often dubbed the ADDYs, recognize the most prominent advertising and creative works from the past year, including that of professionals and of students. “The American Advertising Awards celebrates the creative talent in East Central Indiana,” said Allison Robbins, executive director of AAF ECI. “We were excited to showcase the advertising arts that happen in Muncie and the surrounding communities.” This year’s submissions for the ADDYs were judged by three out-of-market advertising…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN— In many cases here in America, the zip code you’re born into may have the ability to determine your future. Sometimes these divisions exist mere miles from each other, in zip codes that are just one number apart. However, the YMCA of Muncie believes everyone deserves the same opportunities, regardless of your zip code. The Y is committed to helping bridge these gaps nationwide. Here in our community, the YMCA of Muncie aims to build equality and close opportunity gaps through our annual campaign. Campaign co-chairs, Amelia Clark and Chad Shelley have worked hard to ensure…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be springing into this new month and season with multiple one-time workshops and camps in March. Upcoming workshops in March include Girls Night Out – Jewelry Making, Monthly Dance Club, Pop Up Dance with Katie Cannon, Bad Art Night at Maring-Hunt Library, Pop Up Fitness with Katie Cannon, Coffee & Paints, Belles, Baubles, and Beneficence: Historic Stories of Women in Delaware County, Spring Break Arts Camp, and Pints & Paints at the Fickle Peach. Ladies, to kick the new month off right, grab your best gal pal and join us…

By: Aimee West, Muncie Action Plan— Muncie, IN—Citizens of greater Muncie will see on their 2019 primary ballots, a record-setting new wave of candidates running for local office this year.  Many of these candidates are leaders in their neighborhoods who have taken the next step in serving their neighborhoods and community, by making the decision to run for office. The Muncie Neighborhoods 4th annual IDEA Conference will be on March 2, 2019, 9:00 am-3:30 pm, at Ball State University’s Student Center. Setting apart this year’s 4th annual Muncie Neighborhoods IDEA Conference from previous years’, is a safe space to discuss this…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer—     Muncie, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $551,500 to 14 non-profit organizations during the first Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2019. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, human services, economic development, education and community betterment. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware…