Articles by Mike Rhodes

Government April 9, 2026

Whether Your Driver’s License Has a Star On It or Not, You Can Use It As ID for Voting

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Rumors are circulating that you have to have a driver’s license with a star on it to vote or that you have to prove your citizenship with a birth certificate that matches your driver’s license. That is false. You can still use your driver’s license – with or without a star in the upper righthand corner – or other government-issued photo ID, detailed below, to vote. The only change this year is that students at state…

Government April 9, 2026

Forward Visions and Ball State University Students to Host Candidate Forum On April 11

By Gabriel B. Tait Ph.D.— MUNCIE, IN—Students of Ball State University’s JOUR302, or the People and Cultures in the Media, course announce they will be partnering with non-profit organization Forward Visions to host a non-partisan candidate forum. This forum is focused on familiarizing Delaware County and Muncie residents with the candidates for the upcoming election. We are excited and honored to showcase these candidates and get Delaware County and Muncie residents to participate in the upcoming elections. Forward Visions’ Project…

Ivy Tech Muncie Contributes .2 Million to Region

Education April 9, 2026

Ivy Tech Muncie Contributes $91.2 Million to Region

New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations By Ivy Tech— INDIANAPOLIS— Ivy Tech Community College Muncie’s impact on the region adds more than $91.2 million in income through its students, alumni, and operations. That’s equal to more than 1,362 jobs supported. The overall impact of Ivy Tech was cited in a new report on the economic value of the College, as measured during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by Lightcast. The report found that the statewide…

Business April 9, 2026

Calling All Nature Enthusiasts to a Free Educational Event

By Amelia Rule— MUNCIE, IN—Are you interested in learning about water quality and monitoring the conditions of local East Central Indiana waterways? Please join us at a free educational event, organized by Delaware County’s Soil and Water District (SWCD). Completion of this Hoosier Riverwatch certification course will leave you— a certified Hoosier Riverwatch volunteer—able to conduct tests, collect data and contribute to the statewide water quality database thirty years in the making. Branching from Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Hoosier…

Education April 8, 2026

Ball State CBER Research Examines Economic Patterns Linked to Local Renewable Energy Restrictions in Indiana

By Dr. Michael J. Hicks— MUNCIE, IN— A new policy brief from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) examines how county-level restrictions on utility-scale wind and solar development in Indiana are associated with employment, gross domestic product, and local public revenue. Published through the Indiana R-STEP Collaborative, the brief summarizes findings from a broader empirical study of renewable energy restrictions across Indiana counties. The brief reports that counties adopting restrictions on renewable energy development tended to experience weaker…

Entertainment April 7, 2026

Art for the People: Muncie To Celebrate Eight Public Artworks on April 24-25

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Arts and Culture Council invites the community to celebrate eight extraordinary public artworks with six celebrations during the Art for the People: Public Art Celebration Weekend on April 24–25, 2026. This historic milestone showcases place-based, forward-thinking installations that reflect who Muncie is today and who we aspire to be tomorrow. Made possible through a $500,000 American Rescue Plan Act investment, these artworks represent a significant shift in Muncie’s approach to public art…

Fletcher Kahle, Muncie Central High School.

Education April 7, 2026

Fletcher Kahle—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—Last August, Muncie Central High School senior Fletcher Kahle tore his ACL for the second time in his high school career. Just like that, plans shifted a bit for the varsity football and baseball athlete. The seven-month recovery time for such an injury kept…

Entertainment April 7, 2026

‘America at 250’ Exhibit Now Open at Minnetrista

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN— What does it mean to be an American? Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to explore this question in America at 250: Reflections on Community, on view through October 25, 2026, in the Center Building’s Gallery 2. As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this interactive exhibition centers on the people and perspectives that shape American identity today. Through dialogue, storytelling, and shared reflection, visitors are invited to consider their own experiences—and how individual voices come together to…

Education April 7, 2026

Hugh Jackman, Award-Winning Actor, to Address Ball State University’s Class of 2026

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Actor, producer, and philanthropist Hugh Jackman will address Ball State University’s Class of 2026 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Ball State will confer approximately 2,800 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees during the University-wide gathering. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Quad, followed by individual college celebrations throughout the day at Worthen Arena and Emens Auditorium. During the main ceremony, Mr. Jackman will receive an honorary doctor of…

Non-Profit April 6, 2026

Ball Brothers Foundation Welcomes 2026 Fellows in Program’s 21st Year

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — In its 100th year, Ball Brothers Foundation is continuing a long-standing tradition of learning alongside the community it serves. The foundation is pleased to welcome two new Fellows for 2026: Jena Ashby, Relationship and Resource Director at Nonprofit Support Network, and Kenyonta (Ken) Hudson, Executive Director of Whitely Community Council. For more than two decades, the Fellows Program has created space for open conversation between local nonprofit leaders and foundation…

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