Articles by Mike Rhodes

Carlson June 22, 2018

John Carlson: Hummingbird! Duck!

By: John Carlson— With only one hummingbird regularly flocking to our feeder these days, I nevertheless relish evenings spent on our back deck, watching it cavort. It’s an activity that follows a familiar pattern. Pour some bourbon into a glass. Carry the glass out to the deck overlooking our hummingbird feeder. Pull down my goggles. Sip the whiskey and watch nature’s show, all while giving thanks for this place where a hummingbird lives in perfect harmony with wild turkeys. I…

Health June 22, 2018

IU Health East Central Region Announces Additional Critical Access Hospital Leadership

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— Muncie, IN – Indiana University Health East Central President Jeff Bird, MD, recently announced the new role of chief operating officer for Critical Access hospitals in the East Central Region, which will be filled by Rodney Stevens, MSNL, RN. In this new role Rod will have direct operational responsibilities for both IU Health Jay and IU Health Blackford. He will continue to serve as chief nursing officer for IU Health Blackford. “Rod has been an important part…

Non-Profit June 21, 2018

Jeannine Harrold Named Recipient of The Community Foundation’s David Sursa Leadership Award

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer– Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that Jeannine Harrold has been awarded the 2018 David Sursa Leadership Award to recognize her dedicated service to Shafer Leadership Academy. Harrold was nominated by Shafer Leadership Academy, where she served as a founding board member when the organization incorporated as LEAD-ECI in 2007 and continued her service until 2017. During her ten years of service to the organization, Harrold…

Business June 20, 2018

WESCO To Move Into New Daleville Location

By: Autumn Gasior— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN — WESCO Distribution reaffirmed its commitment to Delaware County with plans to move its Daleville branch at 13880 W. Commerce Drive to a larger 50,000-square-foot-facility at 9101 S. Innovation Drive later this year. The new facility is being completed as a joint partnership between Briner Buildings and the Delaware County Redevelopment Commission. Construction on WESCO’s new location has already begun and is targeted for completion in early fall 2018, according to Mike Swinford, owner…

Business June 20, 2018

Law Firm Hensley Legal Group Returns to Muncie

By: Deanna Menke— Muncie, IN—Hensley Legal Group, PC, an Indianapolis-based law firm, has opened a brand new location in the heart of downtown Muncie. Since April, Hensley Legal Group has been putting the final touches on their new office at 619 South High Street. From 2004 to 2007, the law firm operated an office on the northwest side of town. Now, the legal team has returned with a more convenient location and more experience in a variety of practice areas. “Our…

We Fly June 20, 2018

Ball State Selected as Finalist For Community Engagement Scholarship Award

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—In recognition of its extraordinary community outreach initiatives, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today selected Ball State University as one of four regional winners of the 2018 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. As regional winners, Ball State, University of Florida, Texas Tech University, and Virginia Tech will represent and compete for the national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award, which will be announced during the APLU Annual Meeting November 11-13…

Non-Profit June 20, 2018

3rd Annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing a Success

By: Amy Logan– Muncie, IN– The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie raised over $5,000 at their 3rd Annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing held at Maplewood Golf Course on June 10, 2018. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous donations from 34 hole sponsors and 84 golfers. The day was called short due to a downpour of rain, but the event was able to surpass its overall goal of $5,000. More than 84 golfers came together for food,…

Education June 19, 2018

Muncie Central High School Holds ‘Class of 1968’ Reunion

By: David Martin, MCHS Class of 1968— Muncie, IN—The weekend of June 8-10 was momentous for a very special group of people, and the City of Muncie. The Muncie Central High School Class of 1968 converged on the heart of downtown Muncie to celebrate their golden anniversary. 50 years ago, 512 people walked across the stage in the field house to receive their diplomas, and from that moment, moved forward to forge their lives into something special. Approximately 170 people showed…

Business June 19, 2018

Ball State Federal Credit Union Introduces New Look

By: Chrissy Stefani– Muncie, IN – Ball State Federal Credit Union, a full service financial institution with a main office, student center branch, and ATM locations to serve members in Muncie and Yorktown, has announced a rebranded look, logo, website and tagline. The new logo is a part of the credit union’s effort to update the brand and connect more effectively with members and the community. The tagline, “Helping Cardinals Reach New Heights,” reflects the genuine commitment to do whatever it…

Education June 18, 2018

Meet Mayor Dennis Tyler’s Nominees for MCS School Board

By: Brittany Bales, Jason Donati, and Pastor Andre Mitchell— Editor’s note: In their own words, meet Mayor Dennis Tyler’s nominees for the MCS school board. Final candidates will be selected at the BSU Board of Trustee’s meeting on June 25, 2018. The candidates below are listed in alphabetical order. Meet Brittany Bales I believe MCS should focus on three main components: students and families, faculty and staﬀ, and finances. I am not naive enough to believe that a financial…

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