Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit January 27, 2025

Muncie Action Plan’s Task Force 4: Investing in Our Parks and Quality of Place

By Jason Donati— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) wraps up another productive year, we are excited to reflect on our efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. As we gear up for our Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:00 p.m., we invite the public to join us in the Multi-purpose Room at Ivy Tech. Each of our four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress throughout 2024 during this gathering. This article marks the final in a series of updates from our dedicated task force leaders, showcasing the impact of MAP’s…

Business January 27, 2025

YMCA of Muncie Announces CFO Transition: Honoring Debbie Todd and Welcoming Daniel Baker

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN—The YMCA of Muncie is honored to announce the retirement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Debbie Todd, celebrating her remarkable 36.5 years of service, and to introduce Daniel Baker as her successor. Honoring Debbie Todd Debbie Todd has been an integral part of the YMCA of Muncie, leading with integrity and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. Her meticulous stewardship of resources has enabled the YMCA to grow and deliver impactful programs that have touched countless lives in the community. To honor Debbie’s extraordinary contributions, the YMCA of Muncie will dedicate the Administrative Offices in…

Non-Profit January 24, 2025

Muncie Public Library Celebrates 150 Years

By Susan Fisher, PR Supervisor at Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) is celebrating 150 years of providing library services to the Muncie and Center Township community. MPL will mark its sesquicentennial throughout 2025 with a variety of events for the public, including parties, programs focused on MPL’s history, a unique anniversary library card, and the creation of a new long-range plan to chart the future of MPL. “I am relatively new to MPL,” said Alan Kornblau, MPL Library Director, who has led the library system since March of 2024, “but it is obvious to see the rich…

Government January 24, 2025

League of Women Voters Offers Ways to Track Actions of Legislators at Statehouse

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The League of Women Voters of Indiana, of which the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County is a chapter, has added a section on its website called “Bill Track 50.” The service helps the League, as well as the public, monitor the progress of some of the hundreds of bills that legislators are introducing in the Indiana General Assembly during the 2025 long session. The bills the League will track fall into one of six categories: voter rights, education, LGBTQ+, medical education and medical practice, natural resources, and women’s health and reproduction. For each of…

Non-Profit January 23, 2025

Muncie Action Plan’s Task Force 3: Improving Muncie Neighborhoods

By Heather Williams— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) wraps up another productive year, we are excited to reflect on our efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. As we gear up for our Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:00 p.m., we invite the public to join us in the Multi-purpose Room at Ivy Tech. During this gathering, each of our four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress throughout 2024. This article marks the third in a series of updates from our dedicated task force leaders, showcasing the impact of MAP’s…

Non-Profit January 22, 2025

The Vore Arts Fund is Now Accepting Applications for Funding Arts Projects

By Vore Arts Fund— MUNCIE, IN—The Vore Arts Fund is now accepting applications for funding art projects. The application period will close at the end of January and is open to any local artists, performers, art educators, galleries, and performance venues who would benefit from zero-interest loans to cover the up-front costs of their commercial arts-related projects, such as purchasing materials for producing art, buying the rights to theater productions, booking time in a recording studio, or ordering supplies for art workshops. From February 15th through the 28th, the public is invited to review applications for funding and cast votes…

Education January 22, 2025

Q&A with Muncie Community Schools’ CEO & Update on the District’s Transformation

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN — In 2018, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) and Ball State University embarked on a groundbreaking partnership, creating a national model for collaboration between a public university and a public school system. This innovative alliance began amidst significant challenges, as MCS faced financial crisis and declining enrollment. Since then, the district has made remarkable strides in reimagining its future with the support of Ball State, the local community, and dedicated funders like Ball Brothers Foundation. Hear from Chuck Reynolds, the recently appointed Director of Public Education and CEO of MCS about the district’s transformation, ongoing efforts,…

Government January 21, 2025

State of Indiana Prepares for the Annual Count of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

By Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority— INDIANAPOLIS—The statewide annual count of individuals experiencing homelessness will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Service providers and volunteers in local communities across Indiana will be conducting the 2025 Point-IN-Time (PIT) Count for the Indiana Balance of State (BOS) Continuum of Care (CoC) in 91 of the 92 counties in the state. Marion County (Indianapolis) conducts its own PIT Count. The purpose of this annual count of people experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness is to provide an easy-to-understand data point that helps state and local leaders measure progress toward ending homelessness and…

Government January 21, 2025

Errington Files Bills Focused on AI, Wage Transparency and Environmental Issues

By Sydney Kokinis, Press Secretary— INDIANAPOLIS —Last week, the Indiana General Assembly (IGA) officially started the 2025 legislative session. State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) has filed bills aimed at addressing key issues in education, wage transparency and environmental sustainability. House Bill (HB) 1296 seeks to enhance the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to establish guidelines and model policies for AI use in schools, create an inventory of AI platforms with detailed information on their capabilities, and implement a review process for teachers and school administrators to submit AI platforms…

Education January 20, 2025

Reps for ICPE to Address Status of Education in Indiana at AAUW and League of Women Voters Joint Meeting

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Two representatives of the Indiana Coalition for Public Education will be the guest speakers for a joint meeting of the Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and wrap up no later than noon on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Motivate Our Minds Learning Center, 2023 E. Highland Ave., Muncie. The topic of the discussion is “The State of Public Education in the 2025 Indiana Legislative Session.” One bill to be discussed…

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