Articles by Mike Rhodes

Academy students transform a classroom into a prehistoric cave for May Term. Photo provided.

Education May 22, 2018

Explore the “Cave of Time” at the Indiana Academy On May 23

By: Julie Tuttle Davis— Muncie, Ind. – Students at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities are currently involved in May Term, a unique two-week program that happens at the conclusion of every spring semester. May Term is a graduation requirement for Academy students and provides them with opportunities to take in-depth courses on special subjects, travel, and participation in internships. Each year brings new courses and experiences. This year there are over 20 different courses including Forensic Science…

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Zach Johnson is pictured in the studio with his award. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business May 21, 2018

Zach Johnson, On-Air Talent At WERK-FM & MAX-FM Recognized By Woof Boom Radio

By: Megan Orbin— Muncie, IN—Zach Johnson, on-air talent at WERK-FM & MAX-FM, Woof Boom Radio, LLC has been recognized by his peers for exemplifying ALL five of the company’s values. Woof Boom Radio works everyday to best represent the following values: Speak the Truth; Do Your Best; Do What You Say You Will Do; Treat All with Respect; and Work with Passion.  These values can be seen as soon as you walk through doors of Woof Boom radio stations, they…

Photo courtesy of Ball State Sports

Education, We Fly May 21, 2018

Ball State Hires UConn Executive As New Athletics Director

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN – Geoffrey S. Mearns, the president of Ball State University, has selected Beth Goetz as the new Athletics Director. Ms. Goetz will join Ball State in June after serving as the chief operating officer of the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) athletics department since 2016. She will succeed Mark Sandy, who is retiring. President Mearns said he selected Ms. Goetz after a thorough national search, noting her extensive leadership experience, including key positions held at Butler…

"A Night Under the Big Top." Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education May 20, 2018

Photo Gallery: 2018 Special Needs Prom at The Loft on Isanogel

By: Mindy Kemper— Muncie, IN—After a day full of rain and more rain, the clouds disappeared and the sun shined brightly shortly before the Delaware Community Special Needs Prom got underway. “A Night Under the Big Top” was the theme of this year’s Special Needs Prom. Students and individuals from Delaware County gathered on May 19, 2018 at The Loft on Isanogel, which was donated to host this year’s wonderful event. Upon arrival prom attendees immediately felt like they had…

Brian Ault, Luke Avila, Jessalyn Barr, and Indira Brown (top row), Angela Cardwell, Garrett Clausen, Breanna Evans, and Baily Morgan (middle row); Hanna Quirk, Michelle Scanameo, Annie Schuck, and Mallory Wilson (bottom row)

Education May 19, 2018

Community Foundation Announces Additional 2018 Scholarship Recipients 

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Congratulations to the following graduates – Brian Ault, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the 2018 Max V. and Nellie C. Creviston Scholarship. Ault plans to attend Ball State University to study pre-medicine and biology. He is the son of Brian and Laura Ault,  Luke Avila, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the 2018 Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. Avila plans to attend Ball State…

May 19 is also a Free Fishing Day in Indiana. You can take a kid fishing. On this day, adults do not need to purchase a license either. Photo by: Graphicstock

Government May 18, 2018

‘Kids to Parks’ Day is Saturday, May 19th

By: Indiana Department of Natural Resources— Indianapolis, IN—Share your love of the outdoors with a child this weekend during the annual Kids to Parks Day, May 19. Kids to Parks Day (KTP Day) is a national day of outdoor play designed to connect kids and families with local, state, and national parks. The day is a chance for children to learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, and natural and cultural history. It also helps helps foster appreciation for public lands in…

White Castle sliders fill a silver serving tray. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson May 18, 2018

John Carlson: In Praise of ‘Gut Bombs’

By: John Carlson— There aren’t many things I wholeheartedly believe in these days, but one is the intrinsic goodness of White Castle sliders. Of course, some folks despise them. “Ewwww,” they sneer, wrinkling up their snouts while venting their disgust at the mere mention of the little hamburgers, also known by the fetching nickname “gut bombs.”  Given the unreasonable culinary vagaries of these days, when even a wholesome condiment like lard is under attack, I suppose one can understand why….

Alexis Dishman is Administration Director at the Innovation Connector. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business May 17, 2018

Alexis Dishman Helps People ‘Get Connected’ at The Innovation Connector

By: Tracy Dishman & Mike Rhodes — Muncie, IN—Over the last few months, MuncieJournal.com has featured a series of articles about the Innovation Connector and how it “connects” entrepreneurs, businesses and community organizations with each other. By now, you’ve probably learned that the Innovation Connector is a primary “place of connection” for people needing business development resources. When you walk into the Innovation Connector, your first point of “connection” will often be the smiling face belonging to Alexis Dishman. Alexis…

Early shoppers are pictured outside the new Fresh Thyme Farmers Market at 7am, May 17th. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business May 17, 2018

Fresh Thyme Opens to Enthusiastic Muncie Crowd

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The new Fresh Thyme Farmers Market opened at 7am today, and Muncie residents were ready and waiting as early as 11pm the night before. The first 250 shoppers (aged 18 and older) in line on Grand Opening morning  received a free bag of groceries, marking the official start of a four-day celebration with live music, kids activities, food sampling, beer tastings and more. Greg Johnson is the Director of Operations for the Central Region. Greg said…

Ball State University Board of Trustees are pictured during the vote to pass the new resolution to appoint a new school board for MCS. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education, We Fly May 17, 2018

Community Comes Together As Ball State Takes Historic Step For Muncie Community Schools

By: Ball State University— Muncie, IN — The Ball State University Board of Trustees passed a resolution today to accept the responsibility to appoint a new school board to manage the Muncie Community Schools (“MCS”). The community is already showing its support by collaborating with Ball State to help MCS thrive. Rick Hall, chair of the Board of Trustees, noted that this is the first time a public university has assumed such a responsibility for local public schools. “Ball State…