Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN, — The Red-tail Land Conservancy (RLC) today announced that Old National Wealth Management (ONWM) has become a sponsor of their Corporate Council program. The role of the Corporate Council of Red-tail Land Conservancy is to strengthen and further the mission of conserving ecologically significant areas in east central Indiana. It is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our regional community by helping to preserve the natural heritage of the land. In becoming a corporate sponsor, Old National…

By: Sheena Peters— Lowe’s contributes $70,000 grant and volunteer support to build community gardens, board up vacant homes, and lift community spirts.  Muncie, IN – Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers were among more than 50 volunteers to join forces with Muncie Habitat for Humanity on both July 22 and 23 to revitalize a Muncie neighborhood. Lowe’s awarded Muncie Habitat a $70,000 grant to help complete the project. Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers participated with neighbors from the area in creating a community…

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Sara Shade, retiring 2015-2016 President of the Muncie Rotary Club, recently presided over the installation ceremonies for the installation of new officers and directors for the 2016-2017 Rotary year, which began July 1st.  Officers are elected to 1-year terms, while members of the Board of Directors are elected to staggered 3-year terms, so one class of directors is elected each year to replace the class which is retiring.   2016/17 Muncie Rotary Club Officers…

Editor’s Note: The following article is included in the MAP Newsletter. You can find a link to the entire MAP Newsletter that contains additional content at the bottom of this page. Muncie, IN–MAP is working to improve the quality of place in our community. In an effort to have gathering places that enhance the quality of life, the people of Muncie are making a concentrated effort to develop pocket parks and community gardens throughout the city. An integral part of MAP…

By: Mike Rhodes— Earlier today, the Harvest Soup Kitchen at 920 E. Charles Street in Muncie held their first “Summer Fun Fest” for the neighborhood and patrons of the Harvest Soup Kitchen. Executive Director, Loretta Parsons said, “We have been here for a little over 22 years. We had a number of community leaders who wanted to do something special here, so today we are having our first Summer Fun Fest. We are having a picnic and feeding people from…