Articles by Mike Rhodes

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Entertainment March 25, 2024

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announces 2024 Lineup to be Held at Canan Commons

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2024 lineup. This will be the 11th season in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of their music, can soon be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. We are proud to announce that our…

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Education March 23, 2024

Ball State University Announces Events for Women’s Week 2024

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Women’s Week 2024—Ball State University’s annual celebration of women’s achievements and contributions to society—will be March 25-29. The celebration, organized by Ball State’s Department of Women’s, Gender, and African American Studies (WGAS), will be marked with numerous free events at the University. One of the many planned events will feature a keynote address by Loretta Ross—renowned feminist, activist, and scholar—at 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Pruis Hall. Ms. Ross has spent…

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Government March 22, 2024

Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input

By Chip Taylor— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee is seeking public comment on draft ethics standards to be included in an Ethics Ordinance to be drafted and presented for consideration by the Muncie City Council in the fall of 2024. The Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee was established by the Muncie City Council in 2023. The resolution establishing the Ethics Advisory Committee charges it with establishing an ethics code to govern the official public conduct and actions of elected officials,…

The artwork pictured above was 3D printed by the Madjax Muncie print lab. Moth Danner watched it being made and thought the process was "nifty." We do, too. Photo by Dawn Brand Fluher

Business March 22, 2024

Muncie Visitors Bureau Rebrands to ‘Destination: Muncie’

By Trenton Bush— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Visitors Bureau is excited to announce its rebranding as Destination: Muncie.  This new name and identity reflect the city’s vibrant and diverse offerings as a tourism destination. The rebranding initiative was spearheaded via collaborative partnerships with hometown agency, Intersection, and The Goss Agency of North Carolina, a renowned tourism creative agency. The rebranding initiative marks a new chapter and fresh messaging for the county and city. With the new branding and marketing efforts, Destination:…

U.S. Senator Todd Young is pictured making remarks about the "Milan Miracle" on the Senate floor. Photo by Senator Young press office

Government March 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young Celebrates 70th Anniversary of ‘Milan Miracle’

By Senator Young Press Office— WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Milan Miracle on the Senate floor. On March 20, 1954, Milan High School – enrollment 161 – defeated Muncie Central in the Indiana High School Boys State Championship, making the Indians the smallest school to ever win the single class tournament in Indiana. The team and town are the inspiration for the movie Hoosiers, released in 1986. “The memory…

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Entertainment March 21, 2024

Spring into Fun with Family Adventure Day at Minnetrista

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN— Get ready to explore 40 acres of fun and excitement at Minnetrista Museum & Garden’s highly anticipated Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration! This free community event presented by First Merchants Bank is packed with fun-filled activities for the whole family, promising a memorable experience for all attendees. On March 27, families and friends are invited to embark on a journey of exploration and excitement at Minnetrista. With a plethora of activities, Family Adventure Day at…

Matt Ruddick, photographer and videographer, with over two decades of experience in East Central Indiana, will share tips and best practices for businesses to produce great photography. Photo by Barrett Photography

Business March 20, 2024

‘Intersessions’ Hosted in Muncie to Help Local Professionals Grow Their Marketing Skills

By Melissa Narlock— MUNCIE, IN — Intersessions, a series of interactive marketing workshops powered by Intersection, are continuing in Muncie to empower local professionals and business owners in growing their marketing expertise. The next session, featuring guest speaker Matt Ruddick, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 from 8-10 am at the Innovation Connector, generously sponsored by Destination: Muncie. These sessions are free, open to the public, and are designed to provide attendees with valuable industry insights and strategies they can…

Early care and education providers from across Delaware County gather to kick start the Changemakers movement. Photo by Maggie Manor.

Education, Non-Profit March 20, 2024

Over 70 Early Child Care and Education Changemakers Kick Off a Collective Change Movement

By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN – The success of a community’s educational systems and places of employment strongly hinge on the success and health of the community’s early care and education ecosystem. A primary reason for this is that approximately 90% of brain development happens by age five. The state of early care and education locally—and across the state and nation—has been of concern for many years and particularly in this post-pandemic era. More than 70 Muncie and Delaware County…

The projector at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium. Photo provided

Entertainment March 19, 2024

Ball State University Collaborates with NASA to Broadcast April’s Total Solar Eclipse

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University is collaborating with NASA to provide live broadcast coverage of the total solar eclipse on April 8. Dayna Thompson, director of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, and Dr. John Millis, department chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and professor of physics, will serve as telescope operators during the eclipse at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASA plans to livestream the eclipse from multiple sites, including from the Ball…

Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity's 2022 homeowner Charles joined by his brothers and sisters on his front porch. Photo provided by Muncie Habitat for Humanity.

Non-Profit March 19, 2024

Muncie’s Habitat for Humanity is Making Progress One Home at a Time

By Lindsey Arthur— MUNCIE, IN—Take a drive around our community and you’ll see too many empty and sometimes abandoned homes. In fact, there are about 2,000 such structures in the city. Another 300 houses could be inhabitable but need repairs. Meanwhile, hundreds of people are on a waitlist for emergency housing. And that’s not counting the dozens of families waiting for what only Habitat can provide – the next step – stable housing meant to last a lifetime. What is…