Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education April 17, 2025

Donations to AAUW Book Sale Can Be Made Starting May 19

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Donations of new and gently used books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs (music and books) will be accepted for the American Association of University Women – Muncie Branch Used Book Sale starting at 8 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Ball State University Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave. Carts will be available to unload books at the front door of the Ball State Alumni Center, and donors may temporarily park at the entrance of the center. Note that textbooks, magazines, damaged or soiled books, dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedia sets, cassette tapes or VHS tapes are not accepted. All…

Education April 16, 2025

Gaston Woman Named to 2025 Orr Fellowship Leadership Team

By Megan Custodio— GASTON, IN—Orr Fellowship has appointed its new Fellowship Leadership Team, including Brylee Koontz, a Gaston native and graduate of Marian University, who is the new Director of Continued Learning. She is among eight current Fellows to be named to the organization’s Fellowship Leadership Team for the 2025 term. In this role, Koontz will plan and execute flagship development events; advocate for professional and personal resources; and connect fellows with professional development and networking opportunities in Indianapolis and Evansville. “I am truly honored and excited that my peers have entrusted me to step into the Director of Continued…

Entertainment April 16, 2025

Live Nation Indiana Hiring for Multiple Positions Ahead of Major Concert Season

Ruoff Music Center, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, and Old National Centre all look ahead to big season of live shows By Live Nation— WHAT: Live Nation Indiana is now hiring for multiple positions at its Central Indiana venues including Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, and Old National Centre (home of the Murat Theatre, Egyptian Room and Deluxe) in downtown Indianapolis. All three venues look forward to a jam-packed calendar of shows this season, making a significant economic impact and helping to employ thousands of Hoosiers. POSITIONS INCLUDE: Event staff, maintenance…

Business April 15, 2025

Innovation Connector Receives Prestigious International Award

By Ted Baker, CEO and Executive Director of the Innovation Connector— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc., East Central Indiana’s only full-service entrepreneurial support organization, has been honored with the Soft Landings Designation of the Year at the recent International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA. This distinguished recognition marks the first international award for the Innovation Connector, highlighting its growing impact on global business development. The Soft Landings Designation of the Year is awarded to only one site within InBIA’s international network of certified Soft Landings locations. The Innovation Connector earned this honor for its outstanding…

Non-Profit April 15, 2025

Annual ‘All Aboard Workshop’ Connects Community Members with Nonprofit Board Opportunities

By Jena Ashby— MUNCIE, IN—Community members from East Central Indiana are invited to attend the annual All Aboard: Board Leadership in Action Workshop on Saturday, May 13, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the YWCA of Central Indiana, located at 310 E. Charles Street in downtown Muncie. This free event is made possible by Shafer Leadership Academy, Heart of Indiana United Way and Nonprofit Support Network. Additional programmatic and in-kind support comes from Ball State University’s Office of Immersive Learning, Ball State’s Black Faculty and Staff Association, and the YWCA of East Central Indiana. This three-hour workshop is…

Non-Profit April 14, 2025

East Central Indiana’s Future Runs Through the White River

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN—The White River has long been a defining feature of East Central Indiana—its waters wind through our communities, shaping our history, and providing a foundation for future recreation and economic growth. Protecting and enhancing this natural resource is both a responsibility and an opportunity we take seriously at Ball Brothers Foundation. Our region is home to the headwaters of the White River, and the way we care for it has impact far beyond our own backyard. For decades, our private family foundation has championed efforts to improve water quality, preserve natural beauty,…

Education April 14, 2025

Ball State University Announces Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Kayla Davion, a 2017 Ball State University graduate best known for her work on the Broadway stage, will address Ball State’s Class of 2025 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Ball State will confer approximately 2,800 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees during the University-wide gathering. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Quad, followed by individual college celebrations throughout the day at Worthen Arena and Emens Auditorium. “Kayla personifies the enduring values of our University,” said Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns. “Since the day she left…

Whitely Community Council Announces .5 Million Capital Campaign

Non-Profit April 11, 2025

Whitely Community Council Announces $4.5 Million Capital Campaign

Goal to build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant future for Whitely Neighborhood By Ken Hudson— MUNCIE, IN—For nearly 60 years, the Whitely Community Council has served the Whitely neighborhood and the east side of Muncie, giving neighbors a voice and making the neighborhood a vibrant place to live, work, and learn. A historically African American neighborhood in Muncie, Indiana, Whitely Community Council serves over 2,900 residents. In response to the community’s growing need for better access to educational opportunities, food, and health care, Whitely Community Council purchased the property at 1208 E. Centennial Ave in 2018 to serve as…

Entertainment April 11, 2025

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announces Its 2025 Lineup of FREE Concerts at Canan Commons

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2025 lineup. This will be the 12thseason in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in completely free concerts (no tickets needed). And in 2025, for the first time, there will be seven such concerts, four at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie and three at the Brown Family Amphitheater at Ball State University. All shows begin at 7 PM and are All Ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including videos, can soon be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. We are proud…

Education April 10, 2025

Ball State’s NAfME Chapter Named Collegiate Chapter of the Year

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—The Ball State University chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) was recently named the 2023–2024 Collegiate Chapter of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA). The prestigious honor recognizes the chapter’s outstanding efforts in membership, service, advocacy, and professional development during the 2023–2024 academic year. Although the award was presented in early 2025, it is based on chapter activities completed during the previous academic year. Chapters are selected through a competitive, blind-review process led by staff in NAfME’s collegiate office. Each application details the chapter’s efforts in recruiting, member…

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