Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie is celebrating historic gains in enrollment, completions, and workforce impact, further solidifying its role as Indiana’s workforce engine following the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 254. This statewide designation recognizes Ivy Tech as the central driver of Indiana’s talent pipeline, aligning education with employer needs and fueling economic growth. Under the leadership of Chancellor Jeffrey D. Scott, the Muncie campus is delivering on that mission with record-setting performance across every major student sector. Total Headcount (Unduplicated): 6,471 students (up 10%) K-12 Dual Credit / Early College: 2,779 students (up…

Traditional academic recognition replaced with Latin distinctions By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – More than 300 students walked across the stage at Emens Auditorium Monday night as the Muncie Central High School Class of 2026 gathered for a final time. There was no valedictorian recognized. No salutatorian either. Instead, MCHS honored all high achieving graduates using the Latin honors system, which has three standard levels: Cum Laude – “With Distinction,” requiring a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.74 Magna Cum Laude – “With Great Distinction,” requiring a GPA of 3.74-3.99 Summa Cum Laude – “With Highest Distinction,” requiring a GPA…

Editor’s note: Due to forecasted weather conditions, Ball State University has canceled We Fly Fest scheduled for today, Saturday, June 6. The safety of guests, community members, volunteers, performers, and staff remains the University’s top priority. By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University will host its second annual We Fly Fest from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Brown Family Amphitheater. This free, on-campus community event is open to the public and will feature games and activities, live music by Ball State student bands, campus bus tours, food trucks, giveaways, and more for the whole family….

By Lisa Kemp— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie-based Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly announces the 2026 recipients of the DAR Good Citizen Award, an annual recognition honoring outstanding high school seniors across Delaware County. The award highlights students who exemplify the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, core values the DAR seeks to foster in young people as they prepare to become future leaders in their communities and beyond. Each participating high school in Delaware County selects one senior who demonstrates exceptional character at school, at home, and in the broader community. These students…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Ball State PBS will welcome families back to downtown Muncie on Saturday, June 6, for Be My Neighbor Day, an afternoon of music, hands-on activities, and community connections inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and the neighborly spirit of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 1–4 p.m. at Canan Commons, and will bring together more than 20 local organizations and activity booths focused on kindness, helping others, and being a good neighbor. Highlights for families across East Central Indiana include: Meet Daniel Tiger from PBS KIDS Live music…