Articles by Mike Rhodes

MCS, Muncie Highlighted Nationally as Place Where Partnerships Help Students Thrive

By Andy Klotz— INDIANAPOLIS – Rising early literacy proficiency rates, improved attendance rates and above average graduation rates are just a few of the reasons Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has been placed in the national spotlight by StriveTogether, a network of local communities across the country working to help young people get on a path to economic mobility. StriveTogether, based in Cincinnati, leads this network in order to reverse the trend of declining economic mobility of children. With only half…

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Muncie Artist Kevin Campbell’s Puzzle Project is on Display at Gordy Fine Art and Framing

By Carl Schafer, Co-Owner, Gordy Fine Art and Framing—  MUNCIE, IN—Kevin Campbell’s monumental and ever-evolving Puzzle Project is currently on view at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company through March 28. The exhibition features several groupings from the large work, along with a composite image illustrating what the entire Puzzle Project would look like if fully assembled.  The expansive composition now includes nearly 3,000 individual pieces and would measure approximately 44’ x 48’ if fully assembled. Campbell began the Puzzle…


Yorktown Chamber Presents Community Impact Award to Lena Reid

By Jeff Neff— MUNCIE, IN—The Yorktown, Indiana Chamber of Commerce recognized Lena Reid, Communications Manager at Destination: Muncie, with the Community Impact Award during the Chamber’s annual awards celebration in December at Westminster Village. The Community Impact Award honors individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the Yorktown community and surrounding region. Reid was recognized for her ongoing commitment to strengthening community connections, local storytelling, and initiatives that enhance the quality of place throughout Delaware County….


Muncie Resident Ministers to Women by Publishing Book About Hope After Abuse

By Christian Faith Publishing— MUNCIE, IN—In her book titled No Rain, No Roses, the author has compiled her story as if she is sitting at the table with you while having a cup of coffee. Cindy Bozell’s story is heartbreaking, heartwarming, humorous, and much more. The most important objective or aim of the book is to show others how she is living out her God assignment— which she believes with all her heart and soul is to minister to women…


Cardinals and Woof Boom Radio Expand Partnership to Carry 26 Ball State Baseball Games

By Ball State Athletics— MUNCIE, IN—Once again expanding a broadcast relationship that spans decades in East Central Indiana, Ball State Athletics has announced a new radio agreement with Woof Boom Radio that will add Cardinals baseball to the WMUN Radio lineup. Beginning Friday when the Cardinals open their Mid-American Conference schedule with the first game of a home series against Central Michigan, WMUN (92.5 FM and 1340 AM) will carry 26 games on its air, reflecting over half of Ball…


I&M Announces Base Rate Reduction for Hoosiers Through Customer Benefits Plan

By I&M— FORT WAYNE— At a time when many Hoosiers are worried about rising energy costs, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (AEP) company, announced today that it will file to reduce base rates — the largest portion of most bills — as part of a comprehensive Customer Benefits Plan. This rate decrease is made possible by the load growth and increased revenue it is experiencing from large customers including data centers. The Customer Benefits Plan also includes…


Ball State Board of Trustees Approves Scope, Budget, Site Plan for ‘Village Green’

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana — The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the scope, budget, and site plan for Village Green—Site 4 of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Village Green will be located on the southwest corner of Martin Street and University Avenue in Muncie. It will be a welcoming gathering space designed to strengthen connections between campus and the broader Muncie community. “Village Green represents the kind of thoughtful investment that makes The Village even…


Community Foundation is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 David Sursa Leadership Award

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award. The award rewards, recognizes, and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County established the David Sursa Leadership Award in honor of the organization’s inaugural Board president….


A State of Creativity: Minnetrista Presents the 36th Annual Juried Art Show

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Experience the vibrant tapestry of Indiana’s artistic talent at the 36th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show, on view from February 28 through May 3, 2026, at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. Celebrating creativity across the Hoosier State, this juried exhibition showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich world of fine art. This year’s exhibition was juried by Erika Kvam, Director and Head Curator of Purdue University Galleries. Kvam,…


Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announces Its 2026 Lineup of FREE Concerts

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2026 lineup. This will be the 13th season in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in completely free concerts (no tickets needed). And in 2026, for only the second time, there will be seven such concerts, four at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie and three at the Brown Family Amphitheater at Ball State University. All shows begin at 7 PM and…