Government

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie has announced a partnership with Delaware County to expand the boundaries of the successful Make My Move program, offering a $5,000 incentive to eligible movers who relocate to unincorporated Muncie addresses. This expanded initiative is designed to attract remote workers from out of state to move to Muncie and Delaware County, further strengthening the local economy and community. The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission has agreed to fund the $5,000 incentive for qualifying…

By Dan Ridenour, Mayor of Muncie—     MUNCIE, IN—Recently released US Census data shows that the Muncie Metro Area has grown by 1,044 people since the April 2020 Census. Increasing from 111,907 up to 112,951 in 2024. This result indicates a clear and positive improvement since 2020 following decades of population losses. Now with four consecutive years of population gains, the Muncie MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) is on an upward trend. In the last 4 years, Muncie MSA grew…

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN— Indiana’s language-access efforts continue to make strides, and now, another municipality is leading the way in improving access for its growing non-English-speaking population: Muncie, East Central Indiana’s largest city. On Monday, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and Language Matters CEO Lucas Fonseca joined city department heads to officially announce the launch of Muncie’s language-access study. This study will utilize Language Matters’ proven city-wide model to gather valuable input from non-English-speaking residents, community organizations, and city departments….

By Andrew Dale, Chairperson— MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County Democratic Party is proud to announce a dynamic new leadership team dedicated to advancing Democratic ideals and strengthening the party’s relevance in Muncie and Delaware County. The newly elected leadership team is committed to delivering ethical and transparent outcomes, and stands ready to organize, engage, and advocate for citizens and taxpayers who believe in a more collaborative government built on fiscally responsible policies and practices. Leading the charge is Andrew…

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN – The City of Muncie has announced that it will be withdrawing Annexation Ordinance 29-24, which pertained to portions of the Farmington neighborhood. This decision will be formalized during the City Council meeting scheduled for March 3rd, where the ordinance will be officially removed from the agenda. At the request of the administration, Councilman Jeff Green, who sponsored the ordinance, will motion for its withdrawal. Mayor Dan Ridenour shared his thoughts, noting, “Sometimes, when you’re…

Editor’s note: The following releases were sent to MuncieJournal.com from local legislators this week. House approves Prescott’s legislation to strengthen immigration laws STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2025) – The Indiana House passed State Rep. J.D. Prescott’s (R-Union City) legislation to clarify the enforcement of federal immigration laws by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The legislation would ensure that governmental bodies and postsecondary institutions adhere to immigration detainer requests and provides additional tools for compliance and enforcement. House Bill 1531…

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN – The City of Muncie has officially completed the annexation of a 12-acre parcel of land donated by Ball State University on February 28, 2023. This strategic move marks the beginning of a collaborative effort between the university and the city to create a new subdivision, aimed at enhancing housing options in the region. The new development will draw inspiration from the successful Storer Estates subdivision, a 34-lot residential project on the former Storer Elementary…

By Amanda Schreiber, Press Secretary— STATEHOUSE—State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) has introduced legislation that would expand eligibility for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program, offering additional support for foster families. “This bill is about supporting the families who take on the vital but challenging role of fostering children,” Rowray said. “By extending CCDF assistance to other children in the home of a foster parent, we would be ensuring these families have the resources they need to provide the…