Articles by Mike Rhodes

Ball State TCOM Department Produces WWII Documentary: “Saboteur”

We Fly November 11, 2018

Ball State TCOM Department Produces WWII Documentary: “Saboteur”

By: BSU Marketing & Communications— WWII soldier, Belgian resistance fighter the subject of his granddaughter’s documentary. Muncie, Indiana—Since she was a little girl, Nicole Lehrman listened to her grandfather Gabriel DeLobbe tell story after story about his efforts to fight the Nazis in Belgium during the 1940s. The recent Ball State graduate brought his memories to life in the documentary “Saboteur.” “He’s been telling stories of his time growing up in Belgium during the war for as long as I…

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John Carlson: The Joys Of Muddy Pond

Carlson November 10, 2018

John Carlson: The Joys Of Muddy Pond

By: John Carlson— A couple weeks ago, Nancy and I, plus some fellow Lutheran friends, drove south from Muncie to a place called Muddy Pond. Here are the directions: First, drive to Dale Hollow in Tennessee. Having never driven to Dale Hollow in Tennessee, nor Dale Hollow in Kentucky, for that matter, I rode shotgun in one car, along with four others. Another four of us rode in a second car, for a total party of nine. We included Rosanna,…

Muncie Civic Theater Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”

Entertainment November 9, 2018

Muncie Civic Theater Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, Indiana – What can a self-centered toy rabbit teach us about love? Quite a bit, actually. Muncie Civic Theatre is presenting “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” Nov. 9-11 and 16-18 in the Casazza Family Studio. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students.  Edward Tulane is a vain, cold-hearted toy china rabbit that embarks on a life-changing…

MSO Presents the Music of Film Composer John Williams On November 10th

Entertainment November 7, 2018

MSO Presents the Music of Film Composer John Williams On November 10th

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, Indiana—What do a Wookiee, a shark, and a dinosaur have in common?  The Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s Movie Magic of John Williams!  Join the fun this Saturday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Pruis Hall on the campus of Ball State University. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra (MSO) invites you and your family to experience a concert full of the magic of movie music by composer, John Williams, including music from Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T.,…

IUSM-Muncie Center Participates in Local Food Bank Distribution & Healthy Lifestyles Promotions

Health November 7, 2018

IUSM-Muncie Center Participates in Local Food Bank Distribution & Healthy Lifestyles Promotions

By: Joe LoPilato, Derron Bishop, & Hanna DelaGardelle— Muncie, Indiana—Students, staff, and faculty of Muncie Center for Medical Education/IU School of Medicine-Muncie participated in the Second Harvest Food Bank Distribution. Over 50 members of the Muncie campus helped pass out foodstuffs, including dairy, grain, and vegetable products that will impact an estimated 1000 families. In addition, students went car-to-car to conduct health histories and connect individuals to the new student-run Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC) in Muncie. In total, they were able to sign up 42…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Wins Two National Awards

Non-Profit November 6, 2018

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Wins Two National Awards

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, Indiana—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is grateful to have accepted two awards at this year’s Boys & Girls Clubs of America Regional Leadership Conference on October 11. The Clubs were awarded with the League of E.A.G.L.E.S Award, Gold Honor Roll for their involvement by the board. In order to earn this award a Club must have at least 95% engagement from their Board of Directors. Engagement can come in many forms from attendance, donation…

Solarize East Central Indiana to Sponsor Information Meeting On November 10th

Non-Profit November 6, 2018

Solarize East Central Indiana to Sponsor Information Meeting On November 10th

By: Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, Indiana—Solarize East Central Indiana, a grassroots community group, has helped more than 40 area homeowners add solar panels to their houses within the last year. For homeowners, business owners and farmers interested in considering solar energy, Solarize ECI will sponsor an informational meeting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Kennedy Library on McGalliard Avenue. At the meeting, attendees can sign up for the installer who works with Solarize ECI to do a free site…

Emerging Leaders Put Trust in United Way

Non-Profit November 6, 2018

Emerging Leaders Put Trust in United Way

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—The program is designed to teach emerging community leaders about the value of philanthropy. Perhaps that is why the 2018 cohort of the Shafer Leadership Academy’s “Emergence Personal Foundations of Leadership” chose the United Way of Delaware County to receive the fruits of their labor. After spending 30 hours together over the course of eight weeks, this group of 35 selected the United Way of Delaware County as the recipient of the lessons learned – their…

Meet Mike King, Incumbent Candidate for Delaware County Clerk

Government November 5, 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…

Woof Boom Radio Wins Multiple “Spectrum Awards” At Indiana Broadcasters Association Event

Business November 3, 2018

Woof Boom Radio Wins Multiple “Spectrum Awards” At Indiana Broadcasters Association Event

By: Mike Rhodes— Carmel, IN—The Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) presented their 31st Annual Spectrum Awards on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in ceremonies held in Carmel, IN. The IBA’s Spectrum Awards recognizes the “Best in Broadcasting” over the past year, and Muncie’s Woof Boom Radio was well represented with multiple Spectrum Awards. Awards were given in two markets: Market #1 consists of Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and South Bend based broadcasters. Market #2 consists of broadcasters throughout the rest of the state….