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Muncie’s Ironman 70.3 Rated #1 Participant Experience in North America

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—Hosting a successful IRONMAN race requires consistency, careful planning, and coordination with the community. After 41 races, Muncie holds the record for the longest streak of 70.3 mile triathlons in the world. This year, Muncie holds another record – the best 70.3 participant experience in North America. After going through post-race surveys from athletes, IRONMAN International informed race organizers that the Muncie 70.3 received an Overall Satisfaction score of 93.24%. This was the highest ranking of…

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FBI Warns of Holiday Online Shopping Scams

By Chris Bavender, Public Affairs, FBI Indianapolis— Indianapolis, IN—Residents across Indiana are joining the rest of the country in shopping online this holiday season in big numbers. But Hoosiers aren’t the only one’s trying to steal a deal – so are scammers. With more people shopping online this year, consumers may encounter more online scams. “The holiday season not only means consumers are looking for the best deals for their holiday gift giving, but scammers are also looking for ways to swindle…


Small Businesses Thrive and Grow in Muncie

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Monday morning, Mayor Ridenour addressed a packed room of Muncie’s best and brightest entrepreneurs at the Innovation Connector to kick off Entrepreneur Showcase Week. The brainchild of Ted Baker, Executive Director of the Innovation Connector, the week is packed with 20 events for local businesses of all sizes. Ranging from workshops about Quickbooks and creative marketing to networking opportunities, many of the free events filled up with registrations weeks in advance. For Ridenour, investing in…


Muncie Recognized as Highly Sought Remote Worker Destination

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—At last week’s Future of Indiana Workforce Summit, hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Muncie was held up as an example of a thriving remote work incentive program. 19 cities or regions in Indiana have adopted the Make My Move program, which provides resources and stipends for remote workers who are looking to relocate to a more affordable community. Why remote workers? A thriving work-from-home economy can help a city in many ways, according to…


Staying the Course: Momentum and Endurance in Muncie

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—The number of US citizens who compete in an Ironman is less than one in a thousand. But, walk into City Hall in Muncie, and you’ll find four. IRONMAN, the world’s most famous triathlon, is a staggering test of endurance. In Ironman 70.3, athletes complete a 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike race before finishing the day with a half marathon run. Ironman 140.6 is twice the distance for each event, and the grueling…


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Eric Hoffman, Delaware County Prosecutor— MUNCIE, IN – As October comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the fact that this month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. While domestic violence and intimate partner abuse is something we should be aware of every month, October is a chance to bring attention to something that affects every single part of Indiana and our nation. As your prosecutor here in Delaware County, I wanted to take a…


Muncie Sanitary Makes Strides Toward Zero-Waste IRONMAN

By the City of Muncie and Muncie Sanitary District— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie IRONMAN 70.3 is a much-anticipated event, drawing thousands of athletes and spectators every year to experience an incredible feat of endurance. Behind the scenes, the race is a massive production, requiring hundreds of volunteers, coordination with police and emergency services from multiple townships, and unique partnerships. One such partnership was with the Muncie Sanitary District (MSD), East Central Recycling, Muncie-Delaware Clean and Beautiful, and the Parks Department (especially…


Kyle Johnson Awarded the ‘Tom Brindle Technology Award’ by INDigital

By Delaware County Government— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—Each year, INdigital awards the Tom Brindle Technology Award.  The award is named after the former Kosciusko County 911 Director and former Kosciusko Sheriff Deputy who passed away in 2011.  Brindle was also the Indiana NENA President when he passed away.  He was instrumental for INdigital as being a pioneer and visionary for 911. His 911 center was a beta site for Text to 911 and other technology for Indiana. From INdigital—”The Tom Brindle…


Ball State University Board of Trustees Approves Transfer of 12 Acres of Land to City of Muncie

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved the transfer of 12.36 acres of land to the Muncie Redevelopment Commission (MRC) during its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday. The Board’s action was part of a meeting that included several informational updates—including on the Ball State-Muncie Community Schools partnership, a new Indiana Connection Lounge at the University, and an enrollment update. The transferred property will allow the city to work towards the development…


State Awards More Than $474K to Increase Safety in Delaware County Schools

By Braden Dunlap, GOP Press Secretary— STATEHOUSE– Several Delaware County schools recently received more than $474,000 through the state’s Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers. State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said the local funding is part of this year’s record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. “Ensuring students and staff are safe is a priority, and Indiana is making significant investments to help our schools as they improve…