Articles by Mike Rhodes

July 31st is Deadline for Submissions to Red-tail’s Growing Home™  Habitat Certification program

By Kelley V. Phillips—  MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations of east central Indiana who have naturally-landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is a backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail Land Conservancy. The program is designed to empower community members to rethink how their yard or garden can also serve birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife. Criteria for habitat certification…

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Internists Associated Adopts New Name, Announces Building Expansion

By Brooklyn Morris— MUNCIE, IN—One of Muncie’s only family owned and operated health care practices has changed its name ahead of a major expansion. Internists Associated, located on Royale Drive in Muncie, will now do business as Muncie Primary Care. Its five doctors, two nurse practitioners and more than 30 staff members provide primary health care for adults age 18 to 100-plus. Muncie Primary Care was founded in its present location in 1981 by Dr. Steve Allen and his wife, nurse Cindy Allen….


Apply Now for Volunteer Opportunities at ‘Fire Up Downtown’ To Be Held on August 5th

By Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership—  MUNCE, IN—Things are heating up in downtown Muncie in anticipation of Fire Up DWNTWN: A downtown Summer StreetFest on August 5th, sponsored by Ivy Tech – Muncie. “This event drew over 11,000 visitors last year and we are expanding activities for a more enhanced event this year” said Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership.  The Fire Up team is asking for your help. Over 100 volunteers will be necessary to ensure the safety…


Michael Eldon Duquette is Cornerstone’s July Featured Artist

By Dee McKinsey—  MUNCIE, IN – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main, is pleased to welcome Michael Eldon DuQuette, mixed media artist, as the July featured artist in the Judith Barnes Gallery. DuQuette, was born in San Antonio, TX, lived in Chicago for 20 years and moved to Muncie in 2008. “His art career began in the mid 1980’s, beginning with a representational style, moving through impressionism and cubism to abstract expressionism with realism mixed in. DuQuette’s work…


Need Help With Your Electric Bill? I&M Has a Program That Might Help

By Kara Stevenson — FORT WAYNE, IN – The landscape of our communities is changing at an accelerated speed. Prices for essential items have steadily risen, COVID-19 has affected employment for many, and where we spend our time – and money now takes more careful consideration. Despite an evolving normal, the center of what drives the work we do at Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will never change: Our customers.  On top of powering our communities, we also prioritize providing comfort. Many experience…


IU Health Ball is Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care

By Vicki Delzeith, Marketing and Community Outreach, IU Health Ball, Blackford and Jay—  MUNCIE, IN – IU Health Ball has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A…


Students From Uzbekistan and Ball State Volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank

By Lorell “Landa” Bagley— MUNCIE, IN—Fifteen college students from Uzbekistan—hosted by Ball State University as part of a new, 21-day exchange program this summer—volunteered alongside Ball State students at Muncie’s Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana on July 3rd. This was one of several activities which occurred as part of the exchange program, U.S./Uzbekistan Network and International Exchange for Development (UNITED). During the 21 days (June 15-July 6),  visiting college students and faculty learned and worked alongside Ball…


America’s Hometown Band Ensembles to Perform at Tonne Winery, July 22nd and 29th

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—The outdoor entertainment stage at Tonne Winery is hosting a variety of ensemble groups from America’s Hometown Band (AHB) of Muncie for two Saturday evenings in July – from 6-8 pm on the 22nd and on the 29th. Ensembles scheduled over these Saturday evenings are three different AHB instrument choir groups: the Bennie Pressler Trombone Choir, directed by Don Lamb, the Central Indiana Flute Choir, directed by Becky Boyce, and the Clarinet Connection Choir, directedby Steve Stickler….


Ball State Public Media Receives Grant Awards for Arts and Culture Initiative

By Angie Rapp— MUNCIE, IN— Ball State Public Media (Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio), has been awarded grants from The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) to support its new arts and culture content initiative. Furthermore, the Indiana Arts Commission has recognized Ball State Public Media as an Indiana Arts Trust award winner, solidifying its commitment to promoting the arts in Indiana. The grants, generously provided by the IAC and IPBS, will enable Ball…


Ivy Tech Muncie and Indiana Wesleyan University Develop New Partnership

By Lesley Devoss— MUNCIE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County and Indiana Wesleyan University are proud to announce their partnership aimed at streamlining the process of earning a master’s degree. This collaboration offers students an expedited pathway to a master’s degree by eliminating the need for a bachelor’s degree.  Through this innovative partnership, students will begin their academic journey at Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County Campus where they will complete their associate degree. All credits earned during…