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By Arrick Garringer—  MUNCIE, IN— Shafer Leadership Academy announced plans to expand its facilitation team in response to increasing demand for customized leadership development programs across East Central Indiana and surrounding regions. The nonprofit organization has seen growing interest from employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services who are seeking leadership development that reflects the realities of their workforce and industry. As organizations navigate workforce transitions, talent retention challenges, and the need for inclusive leadership practices, Shafer Leadership Academy is investing in additional facilitation capacity to meet those needs. “Our partners are asking for leadership development that is relevant to…

By Jason Donati— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) looks back on a productive year, we are excited to reflect on our continued efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. We invite the community to join us for our Annual Report to the Community, taking place Wednesday, January 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Ivy Tech. During this gathering, each of MAP’s four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress from 2025 and their goals and aspirations for 2026. This article marks the fourth and final in a series of…

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $4,281,329.27 in grants and scholarships in 2025, strengthening its mission to enhance the quality of life for Delaware County residents. Most grants were awarded through permanently endowed funds, ensuring a greater Muncie and Delaware County today, tomorrow, and always.  Community Grants Program  Local nonprofit organizations received $1,692,986.00 through the competitive Community Grants Program. Community Grants are awarded to address the broad needs in arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. This year, the Foundation awarded the largest amount of Community Grants…

By Susan Fisher, MPL Public Relations— MUNCIE, IN—As regular library visitors know, most libraries are no longer hushed spaces where silence is revered. Instead, today’s libraries are vibrant spaces for customers of all ages where learning can take place out loud during story times, programs, and book clubs. While some quiet nooks still exist for reading and reflection, Muncie Public Library customers continue to seek out spaces within the libraries for studying, tutoring, or attendance in online meetings or consultations. With this in mind, MPL Library Director Alan Kornblau and Kennedy Library Manager Donna Catron approached the Patricia Schaefer Foundation…

By Heather Williams— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) looks back on a productive year, we are excited to reflect on our continued efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. We invite the community to join us for our Annual Report to the Community, taking place Wednesday, January 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Ivy Tech. During this gathering, each of MAP’s four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress from 2025 and their goals and aspirations for 2026. This article marks the third in a series of updates from…

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO of Indiana Youth Institute— INDIANAPOLIS—January invites reflection and renewal. The new year opens before us, full of possibility, hope, and resolve. Fittingly, January also is National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the power of relationships and the powerful impact caring adults can have in a young person’s life. At Indiana Youth Institute, this month carries special meaning. IYI is home to MENTOR Indiana, the state’s leader for quality youth mentoring and Indiana’s affiliate of MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. In this national network, we work toward a simple but vital goal of helping…

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) has renewed its agreement with the City of Muncie to continue serving as the city’s official arts and culture partner through 2027. The renewed agreement, which awards $10,000 to MuncieArts each year, affirms a shared commitment to strengthening Muncie’s creative economy, supporting local artists, and expanding access to arts and cultural experiences for residents and visitors. As the city’s arts partner, MuncieArts will continue to lead public art initiatives, support community-based arts programming, and collaborate with local organizations, artists, and city departments to integrate arts and culture…

By Ross Community Center Board of Directors— MUNCIE, IN—The Ross Community Center Board of Directors has announced that Jacqueline Hanoman will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director after 10 years of dedicated service. Hanoman will be relocating to Portugal with her family to pursue her next chapter. Hanoman joined Ross Community Center as executive director in December 2015. During her tenure, the Center experienced significant growth and transformation, strengthening its role as a vibrant hub for the surrounding neighborhood and beyond. Under her leadership, Ross Community Center built three baseball fields and launched its own Little League…