Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business March 3, 2026

I&M Announces Base Rate Reduction for Hoosiers Through Customer Benefits Plan

By I&M— FORT WAYNE— At a time when many Hoosiers are worried about rising energy costs, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (AEP) company, announced today that it will file to reduce base rates — the largest portion of most bills — as part of a comprehensive Customer Benefits Plan. This rate decrease is made possible by the load growth and increased revenue it is experiencing from large customers including data centers. The Customer Benefits Plan also includes…

Education March 1, 2026

Ball State Board of Trustees Approves Scope, Budget, Site Plan for ‘Village Green’

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana — The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the scope, budget, and site plan for Village Green—Site 4 of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Village Green will be located on the southwest corner of Martin Street and University Avenue in Muncie. It will be a welcoming gathering space designed to strengthen connections between campus and the broader Muncie community. “Village Green represents the kind of thoughtful investment that makes The Village even…

Non-Profit February 26, 2026

Community Foundation is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 David Sursa Leadership Award

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award. The award rewards, recognizes, and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County established the David Sursa Leadership Award in honor of the organization’s inaugural Board president….

Entertainment February 26, 2026

A State of Creativity: Minnetrista Presents the 36th Annual Juried Art Show

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Experience the vibrant tapestry of Indiana’s artistic talent at the 36th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show, on view from February 28 through May 3, 2026, at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. Celebrating creativity across the Hoosier State, this juried exhibition showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich world of fine art. This year’s exhibition was juried by Erika Kvam, Director and Head Curator of Purdue University Galleries. Kvam,…

Entertainment February 26, 2026

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announces Its 2026 Lineup of FREE Concerts

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2026 lineup. This will be the 13th season in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in completely free concerts (no tickets needed). And in 2026, for only the second time, there will be seven such concerts, four at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie and three at the Brown Family Amphitheater at Ball State University. All shows begin at 7 PM and…

Education February 25, 2026

Taylor Young—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey A. Shannon— COWAN, IN—With applications in to 15 colleges and universities, Cowan Junior/Senior High School senior Taylor Young has a variety of options available for her future. Young plans to become an attorney specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury, a career she’s picked at age 10…

Entertainment February 25, 2026

Local Sports Journalist and Broadcaster Starts New Podcast Highlighting Local Sports Figures

By Doug Zaleski— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie, Delaware County and Ball State University have produced numerous standout players and coaches for many decades. That rich tradition in sports is being put in the spotlight in a new podcast produced by a familiar name. Doug Zaleski, who covered the local sports scene at the Muncie Evening Press and the Muncie Star Press for 26 years, and hosted a local radio sports talk show on WXFN 1340 for three years, this week launched a…

Health February 24, 2026

Dr. Matthew A. Akins at Meridian Health Services is Now Providing Chiropractic Care in Muncie

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Health Services is now providing Chiropractic Care at MeridianMD – Family Medical Care located at 100 N. Tillotson Avenue in Muncie. Chiropractic services are available for all ages including pediatrics, adults, and expectant mothers. Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization treating the “whole-person” with integrated physical, mental, and social health services. The introduction of Chiropractic Care highlights Meridian’s commitment to enhance the patient experience and broaden access to care. Meridian Chiropractic…

Education February 23, 2026

Ball State IDIA Lab Partners with Mechdyne to Expand Access to Immersive Educational 3D Experiences

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University’s Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) has partnered with Mechdyne to help deliver immersive, educational 3D experiences to higher education institutions, museums, and other organizations through Mechdyne’s getReal3D for Unity platform. The collaboration combines Mechdyne’s advanced visualization technology with IDIA Lab’s expertise in creating historically accurate, interactive virtual environments, resulting in a curated library of ready-to-use demonstration experiences for virtual reality systems. As part of the collaboration, Ball State students working…

Entertainment, Non-Profit February 23, 2026

Muncie Public Library Welcomes NEA Big Read Author Aimee Nezhukumatathil for Special Community Event

By Dottie Kreps, MPL Community Engagement Specialist— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Public Library invites the community to a special evening with acclaimed author Aimee Nezhukumatathil on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Kennedy Library. Nezhukumatathil’s lyrical essay collection, Bite by Bite Nourishments and Jamborees, was selected as Muncie’s NEA Big Read title for 2025–2026. The library is thrilled to continue its NEA Big Read programming by welcoming the author for an engaging Author Talk and Q&A session. Following…

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