Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit November 10, 2016

Details for the 2016 Catalyst for Empowering Women Symposium and ATHENA Awards Luncheon

By: Angie Rogers-Howell— Final preparations are being made for the 2016 Catalyst for Empowering Women Symposium Featuring the ATHENA Awards Luncheon. (See video below.) This event will begin with breakfast and networking at 8:30 with breakout sessions following immediately thereafter. At 11:30 AM, we will host the ATHENA Awards Luncheon. During this luncheon, our twenty-three (23) nominee will be honored and the recipients of the 2016 ATHENA Awards will be announced. Following the luncheon, we will have an incredible Panel…

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Proposed site for On the Mark, For the City, a collaborative mural project. Photo provided.

Entertainment November 10, 2016

“We’re Trying Collective” and “Reacting Out Loud” to Partner for Mural Fundraiser

By: Faith Kellermeyer— MUNCIE, IN— We’re Trying Collective and Reacting Out Loud are partnering for a poetry open mic and fundraiser for “On the Mark, For the City” at Two Cats Cafe (1813 W. University Ave.) on Sunday, November 13th from 6-8 p.m. Reacting Out Loud is an independent organization devoted to uplifting poetry and affirming community in Muncie. On the Mark, For the City is a collaborative mural project that aims to harness the power of art and creativity to celebrate…

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Entertainment November 9, 2016

Muncie Symphony Orchestra Presents Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration

By: Jennifer Johnson— Bring the entire family and experience Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, November 12, at 4 p.m.  This performance takes place in Emens Auditorium on the campus of Ball State University. Youth single tickets, ages 4 – 18 yrs., are $5 and adult single tickets start at $25. Call the Emens Box Office at 285-1539. “This concert is for all ages! Disney is providing the projected animated shorts and…

Candidate signs from 2016 displayed outside of Precinct 50. File Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government November 9, 2016

2016 Election Results

By: The Woof Boom Radio News Team— It’s being called the biggest upset in an American Presidential election in recent history. Indiana and the nation selected Republican Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence won 276 electoral votes over Hillary Clinton in a win that shocked both Democrats and some Republicans. Calling his win “our victory,” Trump declared, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division.” Voter turnout…

Aerial photo of Muncie and Delaware County by Michael Wolfe

Non-Profit November 8, 2016

Ball Brothers Foundation Awards Grants for Visionary Projects

MUNCIE, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation awarded $3.7 million in grants to nearly a dozen organizations during its final grantmaking round of the year. The grants were approved at the foundation’s board meeting in October. Two particular grants were awarded for visionary projects that will have a transformative effect on the Muncie community. The first was a grant to Delaware Advancement Corporation for its five-year “Vision 2021” plan. The “Vision 2021” plan sets aggressive goals for community improvements that will retain residents,…

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Government November 8, 2016

2016 Election Visualizations

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100 Men Who Cook Muncie , IN was held Saturday night, November 5th. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit November 7, 2016

Photos, Video and Results: 100 Men Who Cook

By: Jeff Howe— Over each of the past seven (7) years, Old National Bank has partnered with an east central Indiana not-for-profit to host “100 Men Who Cook”.  The proceeds of this event has been awarded to organizations focused on helping the most vulnerable in our community. Since starting the event, we have raised over $600,000. On November 5th, “100 Men Who Cook” came together again to further invest in the success of our community by helping raise nearly $115,000 for “Champions…

Athena Nagel, a Music & Memory volunteer, comforts Gene Hart, a Muncie Alzheimer’s patient, during a therapeutic iPod music session. Photo provided.

Education November 7, 2016

Ball State Students Organize Variety Show to Benefit Music & Memory

By: Michael Gerhard— Funds will be used to bring iPod music to Alzheimer’s patients Muncie, IN—Ball State —Comedy, music and dance acts will perform at a fundraising variety show Wednesday, Nov. 9 to benefit Music & Memory-Ball State, a Ball State student service group. The annual “A Night to Remember” benefit show is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Pruis Hall and will feature student entertainment acts, with a special appearance by Hoosier singer-songwriter Ivory West. Proceeds will benefit Music & Memory-Ball…

Our ‘robins’ await their morning feeding. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 4, 2016

John Carlson: Nothing’s Finer Than ‘Feeding the Robins’

By: John Carlson— It’s my morning ritual, one Nan calls “feeding the robins.” These are hairy, foul-breathed, four-legged robins, however, with glide ratios any competent aeronautical engineer would measure at about 1:1, meaning they would soar through the sky like anvils. They are, in fact, dogs. Our dogs. In feeding these “robins,” I first grab a handful of cookies and a cup of coffee and, depending on the weather, carry them out to the back deck or to my recliner….

Duke Campbell, Democratic Candidate for Delaware County Commissioner. Photo provided.

Government November 3, 2016

Meet Duke Campbell, Democratic Candidate for Delaware County Commissioner

By: Duke Campbell— I am a fourth generation, lifelong citizen of Delaware County and I believe I understand what is important to the Delaware County residents. I began my career in public service at the Delaware County Highway Department and eventually became County Highway Superintendent where I served until taking my current position with the City of Muncie. Since 2012, I have served as Director of Public Works for the City of Muncie. I have worked with Mayor Dennis Tyler…