Articles by Mike Rhodes

Health February 8, 2026

Meridian Health Services to Provide Free Dental Exams for Children on Feb. 16

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN– Meridian Health Services is providing FREE dental exams for one-day only for children up to 18 years of age on Monday, February 16 from 2 – 5 p.m. at participating Meridian locations throughout Indiana. This event, Give Kids a Smile®, is in partnership with the American Dental Association’s nationwide initiative to provide children in need with quality oral health care and education. Oral health is a vital part of whole-person health. Untreated dental diseases can…

Entertainment February 6, 2026

34th Annual Muncie Model Train Show Coming to the Delaware County Fairgrounds on Feb. 28

By R. Brian Wolfe— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club announces its 34th Annual Muncie Model Train Show to be held Saturday, February 28 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds at 1210 N. Wheeling Avenue. Admission is only $5 for each adult—children 12 and under are admitted free. Indiana’s largest, longest-running, single-day model train show will be held in both the Memorial and Heartland buildings. Proceeds from the train show are used to…

Entertainment February 5, 2026

Ball State University’s Opera Theatre Program Hosts its 10th Annual Opera Gala Feb. 7 at Sursa Hall

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana — The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents its 10th annual Opera Gala at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sursa Performance Hall in Ball State’s Music Instruction Building. This year’s gala celebrates a decade of Ball State Opera’s excellence and showcases the talent of students, faculty, and alumni. This signature event highlights the University’s commitment to training professional performers and fostering community engagement. “The Opera Gala is always a wonderful opportunity to see our…

Business February 5, 2026

1874 Design Studio Launches to Offer Full-Service Home Remodeling

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN — A new design-build studio is launching to serve Hoosier homeowners who delight in details, who value high-end materials, and who expect more from contractor relationships. 1874 Design Studio offers customers full-service remodeling, specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home renovations, serving Central Indiana and beyond. The studio is a division of Knapp Supply Co., a 150-year-old kitchen and bath remodeling and plumbing supply provider. As a design-build business, 1874 Design Studio helps clients reimagine kitchens, bathrooms,…

Business February 4, 2026

Northwest Bank Names Garrett Doan Regional Commercial Banking Market Executive for Indiana

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN—Northwest Bank has named Garrett Doan as Regional Commercial Banking Market Executive for Indiana, where he will lead the bank’s commercial banking strategy and teams across the state, with a focus on relationship‑driven growth and strong community presence. In this role, Doan is responsible for overseeing Northwest Bank’s Commercial Bank in Indiana, serving commercial and industrial businesses, and expanding the bank’s commercial banking footprint in key markets including Muncie, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend/Mishawaka. Doan…

Health February 2, 2026

Three Ways to Take Charge of Your Health During Heart Month

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS, IN— More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year[1]. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives. Nine out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of…

Non-Profit February 2, 2026

Help Shape the Future of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) is inviting community members to help shape the future of arts and culture in Muncie through a series of upcoming focus groups designed to gather ideas, insights, and perspectives from those who care about the city’s creative ecosystem. MuncieArts will host small, discussion-based focus groups to hear directly from artists, creatives, arts supporters, partners, and residents about what they value, what they see, and what they hope…

Non-Profit February 1, 2026

Muncie League of Women Voters to Sponsor Public Meeting on Feb. 14

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—“Community Services Helping People Who Are Homeless ” will be the topic of a public meeting of the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive. Admission is free. A panel of local professionals who work daily with people who are homeless will talk about their work and organizations and will answer questions about the needs of people who are homeless in…

Education January 30, 2026

Yorktown High School Earns Gold Recognition on 2025 AP® School Honor Roll

By Jo Cox, Yorktown Community Schools— YORKTOWN, IN – Yorktown High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement®, AP® School Honor Roll, earning Gold recognition from the College Board. This distinction marks a significant milestone for the school, reflecting a three-year progression of continuous improvement—from Bronze recognition in the program’s first year, to Silver, and now Gold. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that expand access to rigorous, college-level coursework while supporting strong student outcomes and a…

Entertainment January 30, 2026

Arts Alive! Series Presents Multidisciplinary Artist Jeffrey Gibson at Ball State University, Feb. 4

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues with an on-campus presentation followed by a Q&A with artist Jeffrey Gibson at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Pruis Hall. The event will conclude with a reception and light refreshments. This special lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the New York Parking Garage (located east of Pruis Hall, off New York Avenue), and is free after 7 p.m. Jeffrey Gibson…

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