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By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie-Delaware County Coalition of Women’s Organizations will honor six women with Vivian V. Conley Recognition Awards during its annual Women’s Equality Day program, which celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. The awards ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the auditorium of Muncie City Hall. The event is open to the public and is free. “The Women’s Equality Program is important because it shines light on the contributions women make in society, politics, business, civic and humanitarian efforts,” said WaTasha…

By Kim Williams— MUNCIE, IN—Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison and Randolph Counties – Heart of Indiana United Way has launched a Long-Term Flood Recovery Fund to help individuals and families across Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison and Randolph counties recover and rebuild following significant flooding throughout the region. While immediate response efforts are underway, Heart of Indiana United Way leaders know from experience that the needs created by a disaster can continue long after floodwaters recede. “Right now, our communities are focused on immediate needs and making sure people are safe,” said Jenni Marsh, President & CEO of Heart of Indiana United…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County will sponsor a day-long First Amendment Conference examining the relationships of church and state from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Cornerstone for the Arts. The program is free and open to the public. Registration includes a free lunch, which will be catered by The Culinary Cottage. To register, go to the League’s website, lwvmunciedelaware.org, and scroll down to “Upcoming Events.” The event is being funded by the Patsy  Donn Fund of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie. “The fund’s support of this event…

By Erin Ailstock— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Exchange Club invites the public to witness a breathtaking tribute of patriotism and remembrance during the 2026 Flags of Honor, taking place September 4th through 11th on the front lawn of Minnetrista. This powerful visual display features 1,000 American flags flying proudly in rows, creating a stunning sea of red, white, and blue. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran, active-duty military member, first responder, or loved one remembered with honor. “There’s nothing quite like standing among those flags,” said a spokesperson for the Muncie Exchange Club. “It’s a moving tribute to those who…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN– A $4 million READI 2.0 Arts and Culture Award will support the Downtown Renewal: Creative Corridor and Connections project in Muncie, Ind. The grant is part of a $65 million statewide investment led by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission, made possible through a historic grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Downtown Renewal: Creative Corridor and Connections represents the efforts of more than 25 partners from across the community with a shared vision to create opportunities for engagement that build the local creative economy. Projects supported through the grant include:…

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — Hoosiers and other Muncie Arts friends have the opportunity to help transform Muncie’s State Road 32 corridor into a vibrant outdoor art gallery by supporting the Muncie Arts and Culture Council’s (MuncieArts) Box!Box! crowdfunding campaign. If the campaign reaches its $19,000 fundraising goal by September 24, 2026, it will unlock an additional $19,000 matching grant through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) CreatINg Places program, bringing the total project funding to $38,000. The Box!Box! campaign at Patronicity.com/MuncieBoxBox seeks to raise $19,000 to commission artists to transform 19 traffic control boxes along State…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — Delaware County nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate a board member for the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award before the deadline on August 15. The award, given annually by Ball Brothers Foundation since 2011, recognizes the important role board members play in strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational leadership to help nonprofits achieve their mission. The award recipient will receive a $10,000 grant for their organization. In 2026, Ball Brothers Foundation is marking its 100th anniversary, and the Fisher Governance Award is one of several ways the…

By Joyce Carmichael— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Quilt Guild has a project in its fifth year of providing individual quilted blankets for each preschool student of the Muncie Community schools. The members of two sections of the quilt guild design and create 36” X 42” blankets for the students use during naptime of their school day.  At the end of the school year the blankets go home with the student. The blankets are given to provide warmth during a resting part of the day as well as add security and comfort to the 4-year-olds new experience of being in an environment away…