Articles by Mike Rhodes

Books Distributed to Local Schools During United Way of Delaware County’s Day of Action

Education, Non-Profit September 14, 2016

Books Distributed to Local Schools During United Way of Delaware County’s Day of Action

By: Shelley Shekell— Muncie, IN – United Way of Delaware County held its annual volunteer event, Day of Action, on Sept. 1, 2016. For this year’s event, United Way, Meridian Health Services and Muncie Community Schools brought “Professor Watermelon” into the classroom to educate third and fourth graders about Hoosier poet, James Whitcomb Riley. Professor Watermelon is the persona of Chadwick Gillenwater, children’s book author and James Whitcomb Riley reenactor. Gillenwater’s presentation connected modern day stories the children knew to Riley’s most popular poems “Little Orphant Annie” and “Raggedy Man.” The children were riveted by the poems and stories Gillenwater…

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Minnetrista Celebrate’s Opening of National Museum of African American History and Culture with Smithsonian Poster Exhibition

Non-Profit September 14, 2016

Minnetrista Celebrate’s Opening of National Museum of African American History and Culture with Smithsonian Poster Exhibition

By: Sam Condon—  Muncie, IN—Mark your calendars for September 24—the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). View the live streaming event at Minnetrista while enjoying A Place for All People poster exhibition, The Shemaniacs, and a light continental breakfast, beginning at 9am. Minnetrista is proud to partner with the Muncie Black Expo, R.A.C.E. Muncie, the Human Rights Commission, the NAACP, and the David Owsley Museum of Art of Ball State University to make this program available to the community.  Though located in Washington, D.C., the NMAAHC celebration will reach beyond its borders and…

PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Raises Money to Support Seniors

Business September 14, 2016

PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Raises Money to Support Seniors

By: Carol Bradshaw— PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union raised $468.45 for Forest Park Senior Center by grilling hotdogs at their three Muncie-area branches. “We rotated branches each Friday giving members and our staff the opportunity talk little bit about Forest Park. They do so much for our community and we wanted to do something for them,” said Ryan Nealon, Madison Branch Manager for PrimeTrust. “One of our staff members went to Forest Park’s Titanic Dinner last fall, and he still talks about how much he enjoyed it. He survived the iceberg, by the way.” Dan Hardy, president of Forest Park’s Board of…

Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region Board of Trustees Executive Session and Regular Meeting

Education September 14, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region Board of Trustees Executive Session and Regular Meeting

Muncie, IN—Notice is hereby given that at 8 a.m. on September 15, 2016 the Regional Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will hold an Executive Session meeting at the Ivy Tech Muncie Fisher Campus, 345 South High Street. Notice is further given that a regular Board meeting will be held on September 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at the Ivy Tech Muncie Fisher Campus.  Reports from the Region’s staff will be presented and trustees will consider and take action on such items as may be brought before them.   About Ivy Tech Community College Ivy Tech…

Tom Sullivan to Perform at Tonne Winery and Vera Mae’s Bistro

Entertainment September 14, 2016

Tom Sullivan to Perform at Tonne Winery and Vera Mae’s Bistro

Muncie, IN—Long time local artist Tom Sullivan will be performing in the Muncie area during the next few days. Tom will be at Tonne Winery, Thursday September 15th  performing from 6:00pm to 8pam and at Vera Mae’s Bistro,  Friday  September 16th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Tom will be playing his acoustic guitar and singing hits from the 40s, 50s,60s,& 70s. Some of the artists Tom covers includes music from the 40’s like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. From the 50’s, Tom covers Hank Williams Sr., Elvis, and Fats Domino. From the 60’s, Tom covers The Beatles, The Doors, and The Rolling Stones. From the 70’s,…

Horizon Convention Center Gearing up for Busy September

Business September 13, 2016

Horizon Convention Center Gearing up for Busy September

By: Treva Bivens— Muncie, IN – The month of September is a busy one for the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie. The Center will be hosting three conventions in addition to the usual heavy September schedule of meetings, weddings, social, and not-for-profit events. New to Muncie is the Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council here for their annual conference September 14 – 16, followed by the Indiana Society for Respiratory Care hosting their 42nd annual convention on September 21 – 23, and to wrap up the month, the Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts will hold their annual conference…

Stallings Wealth Management Recognized by Investment Advisor Magazine

Business September 13, 2016

Stallings Wealth Management Recognized by Investment Advisor Magazine

Muncie, IN—Daniel Stallings of Stallings Wealth Management, located at 2900 N Oakwood Ave, Muncie, IN, is pleased to announce that American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS)—an independent broker/dealer serving affiliated financial advisors nationwide—with which he is affiliated, recently earned the distinction of being named the 2016 Broker/Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine for the second consecutive year. Each year since 1991, Investment Advisor Magazine has invited registered investment professionals of independent broker/dealers (B/Ds) to rate their B/D in 15 distinct categories. The B/Ds that receive the highest average rating from their affiliated professionals are named Broker/Dealers of the Year…

10th Annual Muncie MusicFest Coming September 30th

Entertainment September 12, 2016

10th Annual Muncie MusicFest Coming September 30th

By: Graham Watson– Muncie, IN–More than 40 bands will perform on 11 stages at the 10th annual Muncie MusicFest on Friday, September 30th. This free event includes six all-ages stages and will be hosted at seven locations across Muncie, IN. From 5pm to 10pm, Muncie MusicFest will pack three floors of the historic Cornerstone Center for the Arts with a diverse array of local and regional bands on five all-ages stages. Starting at 9pm, 20 additional bands will play at six more festival locations throughout Muncie. The best part? All of the concerts at all participating locations will be absolutely…

New Artwork Adorns Downtown Muncie Buildings

Non-Profit September 12, 2016

New Artwork Adorns Downtown Muncie Buildings

By: Sherri Contos—        MUNCIE—Muncie Arts and Culture Council, with the support of local building owners, has installed two prominent works of art on buildings in downtown Muncie. Large-scale, all-weather, temporary banners display reproductions of famous portraits and paintings, turning the sides of downtown buildings into art installations and conversation pieces. Frank Petty, a downtown property developer, owner, and Ball State graduate, was a key visionary behind the project who worked closely with the Muncie Arts and Culture Council to bring the project to life. The project was initiated nearly a year ago, with inspiration drawn from a…

Flags of Honor Closing Program at 3:30 PM Sept 11th

Entertainment September 10, 2016

Flags of Honor Closing Program at 3:30 PM Sept 11th

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Flags of Honor will be on display  through Sept 11 at Minnetrista. A closing program will be held on September 11 at 3:30 p.m. Event proceeds benefit the charities supported by the Exchange Club of Muncie, focusing on child abuse and patriotism. Flags of Honor is presented by the Exchange Club of Muncie, in honor and memory of local veterans, current service personnel, fallen heroes, and all those who wish to display their pride for our country. Flags of Honor is an opportunity for the Exchange Club of Muncie and Minnetrista to further their missions of community…