Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business December 17, 2019

Ten-County Coalition Collaborates to Raise Awareness of Benefits of Living and Working in East Central Indiana

By: Caitlin Hancock— Muncie, IN – East Central Indiana Regional Partnership’s president/CEO, Mindy Kenworthy, has announced the establishment of a 10-county collective and collaborative lifestyle marketing effort. ECIRP has created a special marketing committee, Elevate ECI, which includes representatives from each county and key partners like economic development, tourism, main street organizations and regional employers. The group formed in May to discuss some of the challenges the region faces such as stigma of living in a rural area, apathy of some…

Business December 16, 2019

‘Reindeer On a Route’ By MITS Begins December 16

By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN—MITS, Muncie’s local transportation provider, is excited to announce the “Reindeer on a Route” promotion. This social media contest begins on Monday December 16th, 2019 and runs through Tuesday December 24th, 2019. Route reindeers will be placed on different routes and MITSPlus vans throughout the 8 days. A reindeer will also visit select locations along routes each day. You may see a reindeer near coffee, ice cream, cookies, books or just playing around (hint, hint). When…

We Fly December 16, 2019

Ball State Students Create Sensory Play Wall to Help Children With Disabilities

By: Gabrielle Glass— Muncie, IN – Ball State University students are creating interactive play furniture at the Children’s Foundation in Carmel to help children with disabilities improve coordination, problem-solving, and other skills. Children’s TherAplay provides physical and occupational therapies on horseback for children with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and developmental delays. The immersive learning course, led by Dr. Shireen Kanakri, associate professor of interior design, was a continuation from the previous semester,…

We Fly December 16, 2019

Ball State Seeking Ideas to Enhance University’s Strategic Plan

By: Ball State Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN — The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved today the President’s Strategic Imperative Fund — a $5 million investment to support initiatives that will expedite the implementation of the institution’s strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path. During a presentation to the Board, Chief Strategy Officer Sue Hodges Moore described the process by which members of the campus community have been invited to submit proposals that align with any of the plan’s strategic imperatives….

Non-Profit December 16, 2019

Festival of Trees Auction Supports Muncie Habitat for Humanity

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN—Muncie Habitat for Humanity partnered with Lynd Place for their Annual Festival of Trees to raise funds that will go towards helping build a home for a local family. Numerous trees, big and small, decorated by local businesses and individuals were donated to the Festival of Trees to be auctioned off. Some trees included gift cards for various restaurants in town. Some trees were themed including Dr. Seuss with books included, American themed with flags and bows,…

Entertainment December 15, 2019

‘The Kishel Elves and Santa’ Roam Muncie Spreading Cheer To All They Meet

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—If you were out and about Muncie on Wednesday, you couldn’t help but notice The Kishel Elves and Santa spreading good cheer all around town. The Kishel Elves are Amanda Kishel and her staff from Kishel Photography including Erynne Gemberling, Joni Farmer, and Liz Hartley. Kishel said this was the fifth year the Kishel Elves have gone around, spreading holiday cheer in Muncie. “The first few years, we just really wanted to spread some Christmas cheer…

Business December 14, 2019

Full Time News Director and Morning Anchor Position Available

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie, IN—WLBC, WERK, and MAX of Woof Boom Radio in Muncie, IN are seeking a full time News Director. This is not an entry level job – either experience in the news profession, post-secondary degree in news, or both, is required. This position requires news-gathering, by attending press conferences and similar events, as well as breaking news situations, copy writing and delivering stories – daily during morning drive on several of our radio stations, as well as…

Non-Profit December 13, 2019

In Just Three Years, From Struggling to Success Because of United Way

By: Kimberly Murphy— Muncie, IN—I spent Thanksgiving this year with my family at my side. They’ll be there when I celebrate Christmas, too. I can’t help but look into those faces and think of what might have been and how far I’ve come. You see, it was just three years ago that I did not know how I could make ends meet. In fact, I couldn’t. A single mom, with few resources and much responsibility, I was that statistic you’ve…

Carlson December 13, 2019

John Carlson: The Big Day Is On Its way!

By: John Carlson— Every year about this time, I join the ranks of the Christmas-challenged. Things didn’t used to be that way. Years ago I got as excited about Christmas as any kid did, but you know how it goes. With the passage of time, the realities of the holiday set in. The frenetic pace. The bills. The disappointments. This year, for example, I once again seriously doubt Nancy is going to buy me the $70,000 Corvette I’ve got my…

Non-Profit December 12, 2019

Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie Annual ‘Great Future’s Dinner’ To Be Held Jan 16th

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie would like to announce the 2020 Great Futures Dinner. This event serves as a way to showcase the Club kids’ work, fundraise for future programming, and honor the members of the community who make a difference each and every day. The Boys & Girls Clubs will host the 2020 Great Futures Dinner on January 16, 2020 from 6:30 -8 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie. The Boys…

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