Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business November 4, 2024

Business Showcase Week 2024: A Special Week for Muncie Community Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Innovation Connector, East Central Indiana’s only full-service Entrepreneurial Support Organization, is thrilled to present Business Showcase Week 2024, November 18 – 23. All events and workshops will take place at the Innovation Connector, 1208 West White River Blvd, Muncie, and are FREE to attend, but registration is required due to limited space and high demand. Business Showcase Week 2024 will include nineteen separate events, including workshops, presentations,…

Veterans November 4, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Matthew Bennett

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. This year’s Letters to Veterans special program is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South Daleville, IN 47334 Phone: 765-387-4287 https://www.sampiercechevy.com/

Childcare Building Expansion Among M in Grants Awarded by Ball Brothers Foundation

Non-Profit November 2, 2024

Childcare Building Expansion Among $5M in Grants Awarded by Ball Brothers Foundation

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE IN – Ball Brothers Foundation, a family foundation committed to place-based grantmaking in Indiana for nearly a century, has awarded over $5 million in its fall round of grants for 2024, supporting 36 organizations across East Central Indiana. Among the recipients is United Day Care Center, which was awarded $125,000 to add on to its existing facility on the east side of downtown Muncie. As families continue to face challenges in accessing affordable childcare, the need…

Veterans November 1, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Bradley Dickey

Non-Profit November 1, 2024

Audubon Society to Honor Conservation Heroes

By Barb Stedman— MUNCIE, IN—The Robert Cooper Audubon Society will honor the recipients of its 2024 conservation awards on Wednesday, December 4, 6-9 p.m., at the Ball State University Alumni Center. The public is invited. The event, which includes inspiring presentations by the honorees, appetizers and door prizes, is free and open to non-Audubon members. Attendees should RSVP to cooperaudubon@gmail.com by November 20. The following individuals and organizations will be recognized for their contributions to conservation and environmental education in…

Government October 30, 2024

League of Women Voters Thanks Election Workers and Volunteers

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—On Election Day, hundreds of volunteers will work the polls. In honor of these volunteers, National Election Hero Day is Monday, Nov. 4. Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration. “The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County wants to thank our county clerk, election team, poll workers, voter registration administrators and others who fulfill their civic duty to ensure safe, secure and successful elections,” said Linda Hanson, president of the Indiana League of Women…

Education October 30, 2024

Muncie Central Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Meeting Set for Nov. 15

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Reservations for the Muncie Central Alumni Association dinner and annual meeting are due Thursday, Oct 31. Attendees do not have to be a member of the association to attend. Check-in for the event will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the Muncie Central High School cafeteria. Attendees should enter the west door from the north parking lot. Reservations for the event are $20 per person. Checks payable to the Muncie Central…

Entertainment October 29, 2024

126th Annual UUCM Bazaar in the Woods To Take Place on November 2

By Susan Taylor— MUNCIE, IN—On Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie (UUCM) will hold its annual church bazaar. Fondly called the “Bazaar in the Woods,” and considered by many to be the highlight of Muncie’s fall bazaar season, this bazaar will be the church’s 126th, and it promises to be another great event. Mary and Kirk Robey are chairs for this year’s bazaar. They shared these thoughts: “As chairs for…

Government October 29, 2024

GM Development, Hagerman GC, City and Muncie Fire Department Break Ground on New Fire Station No. 6

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—After nearly 40 years, the City of Muncie will soon see a new fire station. The new Fire Station No.6, to be located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, will replace the current Fire Station No.6 which has served the city and the Whitely neighborhood for 65 years. On Friday October 25, 2024 representatives from GM, Hagerman, the City of Muncie and the Muncie Fire Department, along with many community…

Education October 27, 2024

Author Hena Khan To Visit Ball State as 2024 Writer in Residence

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan. Ms. Khan is the author of multiple picture books and middle grade novels targeted at readers aged 8 to 12. Her stories often center around her culture, community, friendship, and family, drawing from her personal experiences. During her multi-day stay at Ball State—Oct. 28-30—Ms. Khan will meet to read, write, learn, and talk with students…

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