Articles by Mike Rhodes

Dr. Pete Voss is chief medical officer for IU Health East Central Region.

Health July 23, 2017

Pete Voss MD, Named Chief Medical Officer for Indiana University Health East Central Region

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler — Muncie, IN–Dr. Pete Voss has been named chief medical officer for the IU Health East Central Region. “Dr. Voss has been a valued member of the medical community in East Central Indiana for more than 25 years,” said Jeff Bird MD, president, IU Health East Central Region. “We are fortunate to have his experience and expertise on our leadership team. Dr. Voss is an obstetrician/gynecologist by training, specializing in minimally invasive surgery including operative laparoscopy, DaVinci…

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Education July 22, 2017

2017 McDonalds Restaurants of Delaware and Madison Counties Scholarship Recipients Announced

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., has announced the recipients of the 2017 McDonalds Restaurants of Delaware and Madison Counties Scholarship. Awarded from the Robert A. and Beverly D. Terhune Fund at The Community Foundation, this scholarship is given to employees of the Terhune McDonald’s restaurants in Delaware or Madison Counties. Koltan Northcutt plans to attend Purdue University to study computer engineering. Ethan Nunley plans to attend Purdue University to…

Artist rendering of Kitselman trailhead and Kitselman Pure Energy Park.

Business July 21, 2017

Construction To Begin on Kitselman Pure Energy Park in Muncie

By: Emily Kibling— Muncie, IN – The Demolition Phase has successfully been completed on the former Indiana Steel & Wire property and the Kitselman Pure Energy Park (KPEP) has the green light to enter into the Construction Phase. The development is part of the larger Kitselman Gateway initiative, which also includes the State Highway 32 bridge replacement, the Kitselman Trailhead development and the redevelopment and installation of historic Bridge 85, or the Albany Bridge. “The work done to this point has…

Here comes … er, I mean … there goes the sun. Photo by: John Carlson

Carlson July 21, 2017

John Carlson: It’s Out of This World

By: John Carlson— One thing you can say about outer space is there’s a helluva lot of it. This profound observation occurred to me over years of casual star gazing. But a recent visit to Ball State University’s super-cool Charles W. Brown Planetarium left me with lots more observations, not least of which is that movie star Morgan Freeman will never make it as a rapper. That’s fine, though, because rapping aside, he is his usual dignified, calming self in…

Muncie Resident Trevor Dillard. Photo provided.

Education July 20, 2017

Muncie Resident Trevor Dillard Accepted to Erskine Green Training Institute

By: Jeanne Smith— Indianapolis, IN—Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), a program of The Arc of Indiana Foundation, is pleased to announce that Trevor Dillard of Muncie was recently accepted into its Heart of the House (hotel housekeeping) program to begin July 31 at the EGTI location in Muncie, IN. The Arc of Indiana Foundation exists to create postsecondary training opportunities for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment through its program, Erskine Green Training Institute. After receiving training…

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Non-Profit July 20, 2017

Youth Opportunity Center Hires Chief Financial Officer

By: Richard Crist, Whitinger Strategic Services— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center recently hired Kimberly S. Burkholder, CPA as CFO for the Muncie, Indiana based youth treatment facility. Burkholder has 17 years of experience as a CPA for public accounting firms specializing in audits and financial statement preparation for nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies, consulting and tax return preparation for companies and individuals. Kim received her Masters of Accountancy from Manchester College (University). Kim began her career at Katz, Sapper &…

John Jones Auto Group from Greenville, IN was one of the exhibitors at the ISA Expo. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business July 19, 2017

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Indiana Sheriffs’ Association 87th Annual Conference

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) held their 87th Annual Conference at the Horizon Convention Center, July 14th through the 16th. According to Delaware County Sheriff Ray Dudley, “The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is represented by 92 sheriffs for all 92 counties in the State of Indiana.  I was proud to invite them here, particularly because of the way we’ve redone our downtown and the convention center and the hotel. I think everyone in the county, as a…

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Non-Profit July 19, 2017

Creating the Talent Development Pipeline for Delaware County, Adding Another Piece to the Wheel

By Carrie Bale – Executive Director, BY5 Early Childhood Initiative— Muncie, IN—Important legislation that will help with future economic development potential for the State of Indiana was passed in April 2017.  You may be thinking about another workforce initiative, or the funding for roads and bridges?  Yes, those will provide some return on investment about 3% on average (according to Dr. Tim Bartik’s from the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, recent presentation for the 2nd annual Indiana Summit for…

Aerial image of the Ball State University campus. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Education July 17, 2017

Ball State University Alumni Council Announces 2017-18 Executive Committee

By: BSU News— Muncie, IN, —The Ball State University Alumni Council recently elected new members of the executive committee, including four returning members and one newly ratified member. Returning members include: Sam DeWeese (chair), Kelli Lawrence (vice chair), Christy Swing Horn (past chair), and Jeff Kingsbury (treasurer). Mike Earley (secretary) represents the newest member to the committee, having formerly served as an Alumni Council At-Large member. Sam DeWeese serves as the vice chancellor of Student Affairs for Ivy Tech Community…

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Business July 17, 2017

Toyota of Muncie Partners With Indianapolis Colts Standout Jack Doyle, Announces Autograph Meet and Greet in Muncie

By: Jeff Daniels— Muncie, IN—Local auto dealership, Toyota of Muncie, announced a new sponsorship agreement with Indianapolis Colts Tight End, Jack Doyle, for the 2017-18 NFL season. The partnership includes various appearances and marketing activities with Doyle and Toyota of Muncie. “We are thrilled to be working with Jack this coming season and have some exciting things planned as the season progresses,” said Muncie Auto Group’s Managing Partner, Jeff Daniels. “The combination of Jack’s local roots, Midwestern work ethic and…