Articles by Mike Rhodes

Health, Non-Profit July 12, 2016

Open Door Health Services to Host “Back 2 School Fun Fest”

By: Katy Crist— Muncie, IN— Open Door Health Services will once again host the Back 2 School Fun Fest. This event will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie. Back 2 School Fun Fest is open to the public and will offer school and sports physicals, immunizations, and dental screenings for little to no cost. Children of all ages can enjoy free games, refreshments, and balloon art. They will also walk away with a free backpack filled with school supplies, while supplies last. “Back to school time can often be overwhelming,” says…

Non-Profit July 11, 2016

United Way Earns Grant to Improve Early Childhood Brain Development

By: Allison Gregory– United Way of Delaware County, in Partnership with BY5, Awarded Vroom Grant to Encourage Families to Emphasize Early Childhood Brain Development MUNCIE, IN – United Way of Delaware County, a BY5 Ambassador, was selected as one of 23 communities in the nation to receive the Vroom Grant earlier this year. Vroom, with strong support from the Bezos Family Foundation, provides a smartphone app, posters, learning tip cards and many other materials to aid families in recognizing when their behavior is stimulating their child’s brain in a positive way. Through these efforts, Vroom strives to inform parents that…

Carlson July 8, 2016

John Carlson: Body-building Champ Helps Lift Up Others

By: John Carlson– In the photos from his most recent competition, a glowing Brad Warner smiles confidently in body-building poses, displaying muscles most of us never knew existed. To all appearances, even his muscles have muscles. “When I step on stage,” Warner explained, “I have to have every muscle showing.” As he spoke, he was momentarily resting on a couch at his fitness center, Studio 22. Inside its mirrored confines were rack after rack of black barbells, exercise machines, colorful balance balls and other workout equipment. On a nearby table, meanwhile, a squad of bronze statuettes, heavily-muscled ones, were the…

Business July 8, 2016

Muncie Journal Celebrates 1st Year of Operation

By: Mike Rhodes— Last week the Muncie Journal celebrated its first year of operation by hosting an event for content contributors and founding partners at the offices of Woof Boom Radio in Muncie. WLBC’s Steve Lindell kicked off the event, followed by remarks by J Chapman, President of Woof Boom Radio and Mike Rhodes, Publisher and Managing Editor of the Muncie Journal. “Everyone here tells stories,” said J Chapman. “The Muncie Journal is about telling stories. The story of the Muncie Journal’s start and first year is about passion. The Muncie Journal started because people care. All of you care about…

Business, Entertainment July 7, 2016

Muncie’s Heorot Pub Named One of “Top 100 Beer Bars in America”

By: Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—The Heorot Pub and Draught House in downtown Muncie has once again been selected as one of the Top 100 Beer Bars in America by Draft Magazine. Zack Fowle, editor of the Phoenix, AZ based magazine made the announcement yesterday. The Heorot is the only pub in Indiana to be selected for the honor for the past seven years running. In describing the process for awarding the honor, editor Zack said, ” We have, once again, posted our picks for the 100 Best Beer Bars in America! After spending another year compiling this annual list, zig-zagging around the country, drinking…

Entertainment July 6, 2016

Seniors Discover a Fresh, Behind-The-Scenes Perspective of Farmers Market

Muncie, IN—Seniors, uncover a fresh, behind-the-scenes perspective of Farmers Market at Minnetrista during Senior Free-Admission Day: Growing Local. Programs will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. “Go behind the booth to meet our Farmers Market Coordinator, Rosemary Tankersley, to learn all of the celebrations and challenges that make Farmers Market possible and fun for thousands of visitors,” said Visitor Experience Manager, Allison Clark. “Whether you’re a regular visitor or a prospective vendor, this is a great way to discover what it takes to grow local.” Gather in the Courtyard Garden to meet with market…

Non-Profit July 6, 2016

Land Conservation Fund Supports 5 Projects to Date

Muncie, Ind. – The Land Conservation Fund project has secured over 300 acres of land in East Central Indiana. The fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations. A partnership between The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., Ball Brother’s Foundation and the George and Francis Ball Foundation formed, and the fund developed in 2013 to capture matching donations of land or dollars from the Indiana Bicentennial Nature Trust. “The Land Conservation Fund helps protect the land for future generations of Hoosiers to enjoy,”…

Entertainment, Health July 5, 2016

Muncie’s First Fitness Convention (Muncie FitCon) to Take Place July 16th

By: LeeAnn Wilcox — Muncie, IN —Indiana doesn’t really have a place where fitness rules. Sure, Indianapolis hosts some small fitness expos, but even the big conventions and conferences opt to go to Columbus, OH or Chicago, IL. Why not have a big event in Muncie? You might be thinking: Muncie? Fitness? Really? Don’t we struggle with issues like obesity and tobacco cessation? Can we really represent fitness? Yes! Have you ever noticed the fantastic fitness communities we have here in Muncie? Over 150 fitness classes take place each week in Delaware County alone. Incredible instructors have worked diligently to establish communities of…

Entertainment July 5, 2016

Photo Gallery: “Set the Night to Music” Fireworks

Editor’s note: This is info from the 2016 show. Muncie, IN—104.1 WLBC, 104.9 WERK FM and the City of Muncie’s “Set the Night to Music” took place last night at the levee in downtown Muncie. Sponsors for “Set the Night to Music” included: The City of Muncie, Wrightway Collision Repair, Walls Furniture, Gaddis of Muncie , Muncie Mission: The Attic Window, The Co:Lab, Rosenthall Orthodontics, United Insurance Agencies, Dr. Scott E. Trout Family Dentistry, Tom Cherry Mufflers, Rhodes Realty, Merks Family Dining, Amazing Joe’s Grill, H&D SupeRent and Special Occasions, Overhead Door and Ring for Service. Click on a thumbnail below…

Entertainment July 5, 2016

NYC Surf Rockers “High Waisted” to Play at Be Here Now July 9th

Muncie, IN—NYC’s favorite surf rock band High Waisted hit the road on an American tour in support of their their debut LP, On Ludlow. Named “best party band” by GQ and “buzz band to watch” by NME Magazine, High Waisted’s boisterous set lives up to their name. The band has become a lower east side cult fave and lead singer Jessica Louise Dye is recognized for her wild style, off and on stage. The band just released two music videos, one on Nylon, the other on Bust Magazine – a feminine blend of NYC punk and modern internet “it” girl….

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