Articles by Mike Rhodes

Muncie-Delaware County Honored as a Pacesetter for Early Literacy Work

Non-Profit March 9, 2016

Muncie-Delaware County Honored as a Pacesetter for Early Literacy Work

Muncie, IN– Our community has been honored as a Pacesetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for making measurable progress on eliminating barriers faced by children from low-income families on the path to becoming proficient readers. “Pacesetter Honors are among the highest awards presented by the Campaign,” said Ralph Smith, the managing director of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. “We are very proud of Muncie and the numerous organizations and individuals behind them for joining forces and working tirelessly to…

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The Television Show “The Song” is Coming to Muncie

Entertainment March 9, 2016

The Television Show “The Song” is Coming to Muncie

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie Indiana is about to become the production home of a new music reality television show called The Song. The Song is an exciting new television show, that is a dramatic departure from karaoke-style contests like The Voice and American Idol that have dominated pop culture for the last decade. The Song is a reality television show that will premiere in the Fall of 2016 on network television and will feature artists/songwriters performing their own original music. Not…

5th Annual State of Commercial Real Estate Presented by Coldwell Banker Lunsford

Business March 7, 2016

5th Annual State of Commercial Real Estate Presented by Coldwell Banker Lunsford

Muncie, IN—The 5th Annual State of Commercial Real Estate in Delaware County was presented by Coldwell Banker Lunsford today at the Downtown Courtyard Marriott. The presenting panel included:  Mike Lunsford, CCIM, Owner, Coldwell Banker Lunsford; Monte Brown, CCIM, Manager of Coldwell Banker Lunsford’s Commercial Division and a long time player in the commercial arena; Chris Caldwell,  Senior Vice President for Business Banking at MutualBank; Michael Hicks, PhD, Director of the Bureau of Business Research at BSU and a nationally recognized expert in business economics and statistics; Jay Allardt,…

Donate Wigs and Celebrate Cancer Survivorship This Saturday

Non-Profit March 7, 2016

Donate Wigs and Celebrate Cancer Survivorship This Saturday

By: Dr. Terry Whitt Bailey— The Anderson-Muncie Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (a Public Service Organization) invites the community-at-large to a free event to Celebrate Cancer Survivorship, this Saturday, March 12, 2016, 12:00-2:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church (A.L. Dew Memorial Chapel), 1103 N. Macedonia, Muncie, IN. People are living longer after an initial diagnosis of cancer. Prevention strategies and early detection are important factors of which everyone needs to be aware. There is no cost to…

Muncie Fundraiser Draws Crowd to Fight Hunger

Non-Profit March 5, 2016

Muncie Fundraiser Draws Crowd to Fight Hunger

By: Karen McTague— The chill in the air made for a great day for a bowl of soup at the first annual Delaware County Fill-A-Bowl fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB). Nearly 200 people gathered at the Second Harvest office and warehouse to share a meal and learn about the current efforts of the organization to combat hunger in the Delaware County area. SHFB Board Chairman Jeff Sikora, President/CEO of PrimeTrust Financial, provided opening remarks about the work…

IHS Exhibit Explores Impact of Ball Brothers Canning History

Education, Entertainment, Non-Profit March 4, 2016

IHS Exhibit Explores Impact of Ball Brothers Canning History

By: Rachel Hill Ponko—  The old-fashioned art of canning and preserving foods is enjoying new popularity, and a new Indiana Historical Society (IHS) exhibition is taking guests back to its Hoosier beginnings. The newest Indiana Experience offering, You Are There 1948: Communities Can!, explores the impact the Ball Brothers Company from Muncie, Ind., had on the original food preservation movement across the United States. Communities Can! opens March 5, 2016, and runs through Aug. 12, 2017, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located…

Local Soccer Club to Open Indoor Facility

Misc March 3, 2016

Local Soccer Club to Open Indoor Facility

By: Chris Smith— Delaware County Futbol Club (DCFC), East Central Indiana’s largest Travel and Recreational soccer club, is continuing to grow and has announced its expansion into a new facility. In addition to their outdoor fields at Yorktown Sports Park and the Muncie Sportsplex, DCFC is pleased to announce the acquisition of the former Muncie Skate Park located at 5450 North Wheeling Avenue. The 17,500 sq. ft. indoor facility is expected to be one of the premier sports facilities in Central Indiana and will be a year-round, all-weather…

Downtown Business Connector Changes Name and Branding

Business March 2, 2016

Downtown Business Connector Changes Name and Branding

By: Jennifer Green— Downtown Business Connector, the Downtown Muncie, based coworking and office space, announces that it has rebranded itself to The CO:LAB, effective immediately. The brand change reflects an evolution for the company and its community, more accurately aligning its mission and expansion plans. “Our space has grown and emerged over the last year, and we felt it was only fitting to embrace our defined personality. We have refreshed our brand to reflect who we are as a collective community…

Applications for 2016 David Sursa Leadership Award Available

Non-Profit March 1, 2016

Applications for 2016 David Sursa Leadership Award Available

Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award.  The award will reward, recognize and encourage extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and are able to visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has established the David Sursa Leadership Award in honor of…

First Thursday, Opening reception for Radicle Traces, Paintings by Kaylee Dalton

Entertainment March 1, 2016

First Thursday, Opening reception for Radicle Traces, Paintings by Kaylee Dalton

MUNCIE, IN—Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will celebrate First Thursday, March 3, 5 – 8 pm with an opening reception for Radicle Traces, paintings by Kaylee Dalton. The exhibit will feature several new paintings by the artist who will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. “Radicle” refers to the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root. Appropriate for March,…