Articles by Mike Rhodes

Braydee Euliss. Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 11, 2017

Braydee Euliss Named Executive Director of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council

By: Betty Brewer— Muncie, IN—The Board of Directors of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council is excited to announce the appointment of Braydee Euliss as the Council’s next Executive Director. In her position as a former member of the Board, Braydee has led and/or been actively engaged in a number of Muncie Arts and Culture Council initiatives including planning and scheduling First Thursday programming in the beginning days of Madjax and the development of a successful proposal to the National…

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Aerial view of Flags of Honor at Minnetrista. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Entertainment September 10, 2017

Join America’s Hometown Band at the Flags of Honor Closing Ceremony

By: Katherine Huggler— Muncie, IN—On Monday, Sept. 11, the closing ceremony for the week-long Flags of Honor event in Muncie takes place at Minnetrista Center, 1200 W. Minnetrista Blvd. at 6 pm. This Patriot’s Day gathering is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Muncie, and the program of remembrance and appreciation for America’s emergency responders and military personnel is accompanied by musicians of America’s Hometown Band. The ceremony is free and open to the public. For information on sponsoring a…

Renae Conley (L) Vice Chair, Board of Trustees and Richard Hall (R), Chair, Board of Trustees present the University Medallion to Geoffrey S. Mearns,(C) Ball State's 17th President. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education September 8, 2017

Geoffrey S. Mearns Installed as 17th President of Ball State University and Announces Scholarships for Muncie Central Students

By: BSUNews— Muncie, IN – Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns told the audience at his installation today that he is taking personal responsibility for helping transform the Muncie community by creating and funding college scholarships for local high school students. President Mearns and his wife, Jennifer, are committing $100,000 to establish the Mearns/Proud Family Scholarship to benefit Muncie Central graduates who are first-generation college students. President and Mrs. Mearns have named this scholarship in honor and memory of…

The perpetrator of felony seed theft. Photo by: graphicstock

Carlson September 8, 2017

John Carlson: Birds Finally Get Their Due

By: John Carlson— By any calculation, Nancy and I should be multi-millionaires by now, except for the fact she spends approximately $7,000 a week on seeds to feed every single bird residing in Delaware County. Does this upset me? Well, yeah. The worst thing is, of that $7,000 a week in seeds, squirrels consume $6,989 of it. Now, I could understand morbidly obese birds. After all, come October, the majority that don’t want to turn into bird-shaped ice cubes crashing…

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Non-Profit September 7, 2017

United Way Kicks Off Campaign with Legendary Musicians

By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN – An energized United Way of Delaware County enters the next phase of its 2017 fundraising campaign with a citywide block party Thursday in downtown Muncie, combining First Thursday, Ball State University’s presidential installation festivities, and familiar headliners. “This campaign puts a laser focus on our mission – to end generational poverty first by bringing all third-graders in Delaware County Indiana up to state reading standards by 2024,” said 2017 Campaign Chair Casey Stanley. “But…

Brittani Richards (L) presents the Thrive Community Leader Award to Judge Marianne Vorhees.(R) Photo provided.

Business September 6, 2017

Thrive Credit Union Recognizes Judge Marianne Vorhees with Community Leader Award

By: Brittani Richards— Muncie, Ind. – One of the main values that Thrive Credit Union lives by is “community.” That is why the credit union began looking to recognize leaders in Delaware County who are helping the community “thrive” with the Thrive Community Leader Award. On August 31, Thrive presented the Thrive Community Leader Award to Judge Marianne Vorhees. Vorhees is a Circuit Court Judge for Delaware County and a current board member on the Community Foundation of Muncie and…

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Non-Profit September 6, 2017

Open Door Health Services Receives National Recognition

By: Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services was recognized, once again, with a Level 3 Certification as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). A Patient Centered Medical Home is an innovative care model that replaces the reactive, episodic care often practiced in the current medical system with a proactive, coordinated care model designed to improve the patients’ health and moderate long-term health care costs. Open Door is the only…

Center High School Historical photo provided by: Richard Morris

Education September 6, 2017

89th Annual Center High School Alumni Reunion Banquet To Be Held Sept 9th

By: Richard Morris— As President of the Liberty-Perry Alumni Association (LPAA), I am very proud to write about an upcoming historic event that is most impressive, especially in our local community.  I am referring to the 89th Annual Center High School Alumni Reunion Banquet being held on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Center High School has been long razed.  The school building was located on the southeast corner of county roads 600 south and 600 east, approximately 1 mile away from…

Walk Indiana participants are cheered on by Cardinal Greenway and event staff and volunteers, September 10, 2016. The non-competitive walking marathon will take place for the eighth consecutive year Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Wysor Street Depot in Muncie. Photo by: John D. Disher

Non-Profit September 6, 2017

Walk Indiana Offers Physical Benefits With Historical and Scenic Vistas

By: Matt Cox— Muncie, IN—It’s time once again for Walk Indiana, the non-competitive walking marathon on the Cardinal and White River Greenways. This year’s event is Saturday, September 9, and features a 13.1 mile, half-marathon at 8 am followed by the 5K and 10K events at 9 am, all originating at the Greenway Depot on 700 S. Wysor Street. Walk Indiana is a fundraiser for the Cardinal Greenway, a locally-based non-profit which also includes White River Greenway, the historic Wysor…

Carly Acree-King. Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 6, 2017

The Community Foundation Welcomes New Program Officer

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – Carly Acree-King joined the staff of The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. last month. Carly Acree-King, as Program Officer, will manage scholarships and special programs of the Foundation including Town Endowment Grants and Robert P. Bell Education Grants. Carly is a born and raised Munsonian. She graduated from Muncie Central High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in women and gender studies, social work, and counseling psychology…