Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education, Entertainment August 24, 2015

Cornerstone’s Fall 2015 Arts Program Classes Announced

By: Jessie Irwin— Explore your creative side this fall with Cornerstone’s diverse class offerings for the Fall 2015 session. Classes begin Monday, September 14 and run through Thursday, December 10 with a break the week of October 12th. Classes are offered for youth, family and adults in the areas of visual arts, dance, fitness, music, martial arts, and theatre. Class fees are affordable, one-time payments that cover the full twelve weeks of class. Financial aid is available to students who qualify….

Education August 23, 2015

Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region’s Fall Semester Begins August 24

By: Shawn Carmichael— Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region’s fall semester begins Monday, August 24. Student applications and registrations are being accepted for fall classes. The application and enrollment process can be completed in one visit at any of the four full service campus locations in Muncie, Anderson, Marion, and Henry County. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center 4301 S. Cowan Road Muncie, IN 47302 Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Friday 8:00…

Business, Health August 22, 2015

Muncie Dentist Greg Pyle Successfully Treats Patients With Chronic Headaches

By: Mike Rhodes— In 2013, Muncie Dentist Greg Pyle began implementing the TruDenta® pain relief system to treat patients experiencing issues with recurring headaches and migraines. The TruDenta® system was born from the Sports Medicine Industry and much research was put into developing the unique pain relief system. TruDenta® is a drug-free, needle-free, and pain-free system to provide long-lasting pain relief. The life-changing, therapeutic treatments have been 95% effective in patients suffering from the painful symptoms of chronic headaches, migraines, TMJ/TMD, and…

Health August 21, 2015

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Receives American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Award

By Neil Gifford— MUNCIE, Ind.—Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. “With a stroke, time lost is brain lost, and this award demonstrates our commitment to ensuring patients receive care…

Non-Profit, Positivity August 20, 2015

A GOOD Guy, Doing GREAT Things

By: Steve Lindell— He’s a quiet, unassuming guy – until you start talking to him about some of his passions, which include being a good citizen of the world, seeing the bright side of things, and helping people that need a hand. He gets fired up about all of that. Steve Robert (pronounced row-BEAR, instead of how you might think) was invited to be interviewed for Woof Boom Radio news and MuncieJournal.com for several reasons: his recent trip to Poland,…

Government August 19, 2015

Low Interest Disaster Loans Available to Residents Following Severe Weather

By: Delaware County Indiana Emergency Management Agency— Governor Mike Pence received word that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low-interest disaster loans for those who suffered flood damage in 27 counties. “June and July were difficult months for many Hoosier families and businesses,” said Governor Mike Pence. “These low-interest loans are important to help those who have suffered damage to homes, possessions, work buildings and other assets.” Residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the following counties are eligible…

Education August 18, 2015

Ball State’s Renovated Botsford/Swinford Halls Reopen

By: Gail Werner — Step inside Ball State University’s newly renovated Botsford/Swinford Residence Halls, and you’ll immediately notice sunlit lounges, contemporary furnishings and modern aesthetics. But a closer look reveals how the $35.7-million structure has been reimagined with eco-conscious millennials in mind. “Today’s students care about the social and environmental impact they’ll have on the world, ” said Alan Hargrave, director of housing and residence life. “Those feelings extend to their attitudes about where they’re going to live.” Features such as revolving doors,…

Education, Entertainment August 16, 2015

Muncie Family Builds a Curbside “Little Free Library” in Johnson Woods Addition

By: Mike Rhodes— Early Saturday morning, August 15th, there was something “a buzz” in a Johnson Woods neighborhood near Storer Elementary School. Not that there was anything unusual about that. Craig Priebe, an accomplished carpenter, could often be heard working on a new carpentry project outside his home. By the end of the day, his newest project was finished and residents in the neighborhood eagerly stopped by to take a peek at Craig’s new handiwork. Craig had built and installed a Little Free Library…

Education August 16, 2015

High School Football Preview—Muncie Central, Yorktown and Delta

Mark Foerster, Sports Director for 102.9 FM & 1340 AM, WXFN Fox Sports Radio, recently interviewed the football coaches at Muncie Central HS, Yorktown HS and Delta HS to review the upcoming football season. You can watch the video interviews for each school at the links below. Muncie Central High School Yorktown High School Delta High School Video productions by: Mark Foerster

Education, Non-Profit August 16, 2015

Community Foundation Announces Scholarships

By: Eunice Whitlock— J Scholarship Awarded The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., has announced that Noah Kinghorn is the recipient of the 2015 J Scholarship. Kinghorn is a 2014 graduate of Yorktown High School and is currently a sophomore majoring in accounting at Ball State University. He is the son of Tom and Nichole Kinghorn. This scholarship is awarded to a student from a county high school in Delaware County who is interested in obtaining a business degree…

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