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By Margaret Curtland, IYI Senior Communications Manager— MUNCIE, IN—Local community leaders and youth workers will gather on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, for Indiana Youth Institute’s (IYI) annual Muncie State of the Child. Register here to attend. The event is free, but seating is limited. Learn how Muncie children are doing across the areas of family and community, health, economic well-being, and education. IYI will share disaggregated data, opportunities and disparities, and facilitate data-informed conversations about the issues facing Hoosier kids. This year, the event features Muncie Central High School Principal Christopher Walker and Tammy Pearson, President and CEO of Project Leadership, as…

Now a Five-Week Format for Greater Accessibility By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN—Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership development, is excited to announce the return of Emergence: Personal Foundations of Effective Leadership. This highly interactive leadership program is now offered in a streamlined five-week format to better accommodate busy professionals. The program will run from April 3 through April 29, 2025. Emergence is Shafer Leadership Academy’s signature leadership development experience, designed for both emerging and experienced leaders seeking to enhance their leadership skills. Participants will refine their leadership style, develop confidence, and gain practical tools…

Molly McGuire’s pregnancy went downhill fast in her third trimester. Serious complications claimed her baby’s life and almost killed her, too. She wants others to push for the care they deserve. By Tim Harms, AHA— SELMA, IN—An east central Indiana woman is 1 of 12 women selected nationally to represent the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement across the country in 2025. Molly McGuire of Selma is part of the Association’s 2025 Class of Survivors that will share how their lives have been impacted by heart disease and stroke. At 30, Molly felt her biological clock ticking. She…

By Diane Curtis, District Coordinator, AARP/TCE— MUNCIE, IN—Free Tax assistance will begin on February 1, 2025 at the following locations by appointment only. Tuesday:       10AM-2 PM   Eden Church  11205 N St Rd 3 Wednesday: 10 AM-3 PM   Maring Hunt Library  2005 S High St Thursday:     Noon-4 PM   Senior Center  2517 W 8th St Friday:          10 AM-3 PM   Kennedy Library  1700 W McGalliard Saturday:      10 AM-2 PM   Ross Community Center 1110 W 10th St Beginning now, you may call 765-283-9680. Please leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned within 24 hours.  Return call will be from a different number, or may say…

By Jason Donati— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) wraps up another productive year, we are excited to reflect on our efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. As we gear up for our Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:00 p.m., we invite the public to join us in the Multi-purpose Room at Ivy Tech. Each of our four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress throughout 2024 during this gathering. This article marks the final in a series of updates from our dedicated task force leaders, showcasing the impact of MAP’s…

By Susan Fisher, PR Supervisor at Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) is celebrating 150 years of providing library services to the Muncie and Center Township community. MPL will mark its sesquicentennial throughout 2025 with a variety of events for the public, including parties, programs focused on MPL’s history, a unique anniversary library card, and the creation of a new long-range plan to chart the future of MPL. “I am relatively new to MPL,” said Alan Kornblau, MPL Library Director, who has led the library system since March of 2024, “but it is obvious to see the rich…

By Heather Williams— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) wraps up another productive year, we are excited to reflect on our efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. As we gear up for our Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:00 p.m., we invite the public to join us in the Multi-purpose Room at Ivy Tech. During this gathering, each of our four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress throughout 2024. This article marks the third in a series of updates from our dedicated task force leaders, showcasing the impact of MAP’s…

By Vore Arts Fund— MUNCIE, IN—The Vore Arts Fund is now accepting applications for funding art projects. The application period will close at the end of January and is open to any local artists, performers, art educators, galleries, and performance venues who would benefit from zero-interest loans to cover the up-front costs of their commercial arts-related projects, such as purchasing materials for producing art, buying the rights to theater productions, booking time in a recording studio, or ordering supplies for art workshops.  From February 15th through the 28th, the public is invited to review applications for funding and cast votes…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—Monday, January 20, 2025, marks the 40th celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Across the nation, communities will come together to honor Dr. King’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy. As we reflect on his profound impact, we are reminded of the power we hold to create change by following his example. This year’s theme for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is: “WHAT IS NEEDED: POWER, LOVE AND JUSTICE” In the words of Dr. King, “Power properly understood is nothing but the ability to achieve purpose. It is the strength required to…