Muncie Journal

• Stedman Graham to Address Ball State University Graduates at 2024 Spring Commencement May 3, 2024
  By University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University next month will confer approximately 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees at its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony. The University’s 198th Commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, in the Quad, followed by individual college ceremonies throughout the day at Worthen […]
• West View’s Kelly Agnew Receives Armstrong Teacher Educator Award May 3, 2024
  By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN– West View Elementary School’s Kelly Agnew has been named an Indiana University Armstrong Teacher Educator Award winner, one of only 12 recipients throughout the state. The 4thgrade teacher will work with IU faculty and undergraduates over the next year to help aspiring educators hone their skills and prepare them for […]
• Charles W. Brown Planetarium May-July 2024 Free Show Schedule May 2, 2024
  By Planetarium staff— All planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows. www.bsu.edu/planetarium May – June Our Night Sky Fridays: May 17, & June 14, 21 at 5 p.m. People often peer into the darkness of the night sky and […]
• City of Muncie Receives Over $266,000 to Expand Prairie Creek Trail May 2, 2024
  By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Tuesday, April 30, the City of Muncie received notice of a $266,000 grant award from Indiana Trails Program to complete the third phase of trail expansions at Prairie Creek. This grant will allow the City and its partners to continue to fill the vision of a trail connecting the Cardinal […]
• Empowering Land Banks: How They Can Help Cities Tackle Blight and Save Taxpayers Money May 1, 2024
  By Ro Selvey— MUNCIE, IN—Land banks are nonprofit organizations that play a vital role in revitalizing communities by helping to transform vacant and abandoned properties into vibrant assets. While in many cases land banks operate independently, cities can significantly enhance their impact by providing financial support. In 2017, the city of Muncie took a proactive […]
• Meridian Health Services to Provide Staff and Programming for Muncie Crisis Center May 1, 2024
  By Office of the Mayor, IU Health, and Meridian Health Services— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Crisis Center, which is currently in construction on the southwest side of town, will provide mental health and addiction services to individuals in crisis. Conceptually developed by a multi-disciplinary community team, the center is intended to provide a continuum of services […]
• May is National Historic Preservation Month, Help Preserve Cornerstone Center for the Arts May 1, 2024
  By Cornerstone board of directors— MUNCIE, IN—2024 is off to a great start for Cornerstone Center for the Arts. We began the year by announcing that CCA successfully raised $22,000 at the end of last year, during our December fundraiser. We also secured during the first quarter $50,000 in grant funding alone. The community’s generous […]
• Boyce Systems Marks Milestone with 150 Indiana Schools Adopting Cloud-Based ERP April 30, 2024
  By Casey Stanley— MUNCIE, IN— Boyce, a leading provider of cloud-based financial solutions, announced today that more than 150 Indiana public school systems have implemented its Boyce Cloud software. This marks a significant step in enhancing financial management within educational institutions through innovative technology. This year alone, two of Indiana’s top 20 largest school districts […]
• Visit Muncie Announces LaShanta Vaughn as Executive Director April 30, 2024
  By Visit Muncie, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The Board of Directors of Visit Muncie, Incorporated, formerly and more widely known as The Muncie Visitors Bureau, proudly announces the hiring of LaShanta Vaughn as its Executive Director.  Vaughn stepped into the role April 22. For the last five years, she held positions of Sales Manager and then Director […]
• Ball Brothers Foundation Welcomes New Program Officer Dan Wolfert April 29, 2024
  By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN— Ball Brothers Foundation is pleased to announce that Dan Wolfert will join the Foundation’s team as a new Program Officer. His role with the foundation begins June 3. “We are excited to welcome Dan to the Ball Brothers Foundation team,” said Jud Fisher, the foundation’s president and chief executive officer. […]