Government

Indiana House Republicans Seeking Interns for 2026 Legislative Session

By Amanda Schreiber, Press Secretary—  STATEHOUSE— Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). These paid, full-time internships are open to college students, recent graduates and students in graduate and law school. Rowray said the internship is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge of state government through active participation in the legislative process. “Interns leave this program with more confidence to explore career options and…

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Muncie League of Women Voters to Sponsor Public Meeting on Free Speech, Academic Freedom

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—“Government Intrusion, Free Speech and Academic Freedom: Dangerous Professors in the Hoosier State” will be the topic of a public meeting of the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive. Admission is free. George Wolfe, professor Emeritus at Ball State University who was once listed among the “101 most dangerous academics in America,” will be the speaker. During his four-year tenure as…


City of Muncie and Delaware County Partner for East McGalliard Road Improvements

By Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour, Commissioner Shannon Henry, Commissioner Stephen Brand  Commissioner Sherry Riggin and Amber Greene— MUNCIE and DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—We are pleased to share that the Delaware County Highway Department and the City of Muncie Street Department are working together on a temporary paving project to improve East McGalliard Road. This project is a strong example of two local governments partnering for the benefit of the entire community. McGalliard Road is one of the most heavily traveled corridors…


Mayor’s Arts Awards to Honor Local Artists, Advocates on September 19 at Muncie Civic Theater

By Michelle Kinsey—  MUNCIE, IN—The office of Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) are pleased to announce more than 20 nominees for the 2025 Mayor’s Arts Awards. This year, the Mayor’s Arts Awards is marking 10 years of celebrating Muncie’s vibrant arts community. The ceremony will be Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St. Register for the free event here. “As the City of Muncie’s arts partner,…


League of Women Voters to Sponsor Public Meeting on Vote Centers on August 28

By Sheryl Swingley—  MUNCIE, IN—The public is invited to attend the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County’s meeting about vote centers for Delaware County at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in the auditorium of Muncie Central High School. The current precinct polling system Delaware County uses requires citizens to vote at a specific location on Election Day. Vote centers allow voters to cast a ballot at any county location of their choice on Election Day. Early voting, which is…


City of Muncie Announces First New Resident Through Expanded MakeMyMove Partnership with Delaware County

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie is proud to announce that its recent expansion of the MakeMyMove program in partnership with Delaware County has already brought its first new resident to the community. Earlier this year, the Mayor Ridenour and the Delaware County Commissioners, with the assistance of the Delaware County Redevelopment Commission, entered into an interlocal agreement to expand the program’s boundaries, allowing all addresses with a “Muncie” designation—both inside and outside of the city limits—to be…


City of Muncie Parks Board Institutes Rules Changes at Prairie Creek Reservoir

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN — The City of Muncie, in collaboration with Indiana American Water, is announcing a series of changes to the rules and operations at Prairie Creek Reservoir Park. These changes are being implemented to ensure long-term water quality and environmental sustainability of this vital resource, which serves as a source of drinking water for our community. Several decades ago, the City of Muncie expanded the use of certain areas of Prairie Creek Reservoir Park, specifically its…


City of Muncie Officially Launches Three Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs)

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie is proud to officially launch three new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) beginning today, July 7, 2025. The new DORA districts—Downtown Muncie, the McKinley Neighborhood, and the Ball State University Village—are now active and ready for residents and visitors to enjoy. Mayor Dan Ridenour and his administration have worked diligently to bring this new amenity to the community following the Muncie City Council’s approval of Ordinance 26-24, authored by Councilwoman Selvey and…


Indiana Commission for Higher Education Awards Educator Scholarships to Eight Local Students

By Amanda Schreiber, Press Secretary, Indiana House Republicans— STATEHOUSE—Local students preparing to become teachers are among this year’s recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). The scholarship program, established in 2016 through legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly, awards recipients a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 total) to high-achieving high school and college students who agree to teach in an eligible…


Ball State University, City of Muncie Partner to Bring New Park to Anthony-Northside Neighborhood

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University and the City of Muncie have partnered to create a new neighborhood park for Muncie’s Anthony-Northside Neighborhood, advancing a shared commitment to fostering positive community impact. Through a recently signed license agreement, Ball State has granted the City of Muncie the use of land surrounding the University’s Oakwood Building—formerly the Anthony Administration Building of Muncie Community Schools—for the development of the new public space. The park will provide a much-needed recreational…