Articles by Mike Rhodes

Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced Madalyn Kline, Mathew Phillips, Olivia Reed, Sophia Rees, Isaac Smith, and Isabella Willitzer are the recipients of the Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. The Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship was created by Robert McKibben in memory of his wife and their life together. During his life, he planned for the establishment of the scholarship fund and established the criteria, which would be realized through his estate plan. Because…

By Erin Moore, Ball State Office of Community Engagement— Charlie Cardinal, Muncie EMS Fox, Indiana State Police’s Trooper Teddy, Ball State cheerleaders and student-athletes, and Mayor Dennis Tyler were on hand at five Muncie elementary schools to celebrate students as they biked and walked to school in honor of National Bike Month. “Active transportation opportunities are key in helping communities enjoy better health,” said Jane Ellery, Graduate Program Coordinator for Ball State’s Wellness Management Program and Senior Fellow for Project…

Congratulations to the following scholars— Emily Fisher and Suzanne Scanameo, seniors at Yorktown High School, are the recipients of the 2017 Yorktown Lion’s Club Scholarship. Fisher, daughter of Stacie Fisher and David Fisher, plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College.  Scanameo, daughter of Michael and Carol Scanameo, plans to attend Indiana University where she will study biochemistry. David Batthauer and Krystal Watters, seniors at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, are the recipients of 2017 Kathleen Rozelle-Camplin Scholarships.  Batthauer, son of Andy…

2nd Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions to attract hundreds statewide. For the second year, business, education, and community leaders are invited to the Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions. This annual event is an opportunity to bring people together from around the state to learn about the business case for investing in early childhood education and discuss ways to develop, grow and sustain early learning coalitions in communities. The Summit is presented by…

By: Mindy Kemper— The Special Needs Prom was held at MCHS Saturday evening, May 20, 2017.  The theme this year was “Our Time To Shine, Super Hero Ball.” Students with Special Needs and their Best Buddies from Delaware County danced the night away. Stepping into Muncie Central High School, it didn’t take long to realize the hours of work that was dedicated to making this event a success. The event, coordinated by Ms Lynne Hatfield, was funded entirely through community donations and…