City
New Holiday Inn to Bring 50+ Jobs
By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Thursday, May 25th, a new 105 room hotel was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. This was the final step to bring a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites […]
Articles by Mike Rhodes
Project Status
Riverbend Flats Apartments Ribbon Cutting on May 23, 2023
By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Located at 1800 Burlington Drive, Riverbend Flats is a three-story, 60-unit development, situated at the intersection of Burlington and Memorial at the former Marsh and Family Dollar site. The affordable […]
Businesses
Forbes Names Two Local Banks ‘Worlds Best’ for 2023
By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Forbes Magazine has named two local banks to their list of “World’s Best Banks for 2023.” Locally, First Merchants Bank and Northwest Bank were named to the list. First Merchants […]
People
Local Business and Real Estate Entrepreneur Appointed Director of Ball State Entrepreneurship Center
By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University has appointed Kimberly Howe Ferguson, owner of Patterson Block Muncie, as director of its Entrepreneurship Center. Ms. Ferguson will also serve as an […]
Businesses
The Innovation Connector: More Than Just a Building
By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Innovation Connector business incubator is located at the corner of White River Blvd and Jackson Street in Muncie, IN. Since its opening […]
Events
$2 Tour of the Village for 2023
The “$2 Tour of the Village” returns on Saturday August 26th, from 4pm – 8pm on a closed University Avenue between Calvert and Dill Streets. This event is hosted by the Riverside/Normal City Neighborhood Association […]
COUNTY
Delaware County to Help With Funding Infrastructure for Daycare Facility
By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana—Delaware County officials have agreed to help with funding infrastructure for a much-needed daycare center in the county. Kaleidoscope Kids Daycare, owned by longtime local daycare provider Janelle Kramer, will […]
Businesses
Adams Street Chophouse to Open This Fall in Former Neely House
By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—For his entire life, Mike Robinson has worked in the restaurant industry. Since 2008 that has meant being an owner of Amazing Joe’s Grill with locations in Muncie and Columbus, Ind. […]
COUNTY
Italy-Based Trebi to Open North American HQ in Delaware County, Indiana
By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana – An Italy-based high-tech manufacturer is establishing its new North American headquarters in Delaware County. Trebi, a maker of robotic finishing machines, will establish its office space in the […]
Businesses
IU Health Ball Welcomes Patients to New Mother/Baby Unit
By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie welcomed the first patients to its new mother/baby unit on January 17, 2023. The recently unveiled addition is the final project in the hospital’s […]