By Dr. Jeff Bird- MUNCIE, IN-BY5 is a 501c3 organization dedicated to leading efforts in East Central Indiana to prepare children for school. It recognizes that the first 5 years of life are integral to developing the human brain and setting the tone for children's future. The statistics are impressive: children who ...

By Andy Klotz, APR- MUNCIE, IN-Longfellow Elementary School Principal Gerry Moore has a saying. It's even painted on the school walls: "Excellence is the expectation... with no excuses!" That motto may have something to do with the school's most recent Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) ass...

By Jud Fisher- MUNCIE, IN - Muncie Arts and Culture Council was established in 2011 to celebrate and support arts in Muncie. Since then, MACC (now known as MuncieArts) has evolved significantly. Today, MuncieArts finds itself at an important moment. Following the completion of several major public art projects, the lau...

By Ted A. Baker, CEO, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.- MUNCIE, IN-For many business owners, marketing can feel like a collection of disconnected activities, such as a social media post here, an advertisement there, an occasional email campaign, or a new website. But effective marketing is much more than simply gettin...