Reformation of the University Village
August 18th, 2013 | by Todd Smekens
Great article this past week from Rick Yencer with the Muncie Free Press regarding the “deconstruction” at the University Village. [&hellip
Browsing the "City Council" Tag
The Power of Organization – Kenmore Neighborhood Association
November 8th, 2012 | by Guest Writer
Most of the time, monied interests manage to get their way without little opposition from Joe Q. Public, but it [&hellip
Government Modernization – Vote YES/NO
October 21st, 2012 | by Todd Smekens
On the general election ballot for citizens of Delaware County, we will be asked the following question: “SHALL DELAWARE COUNTY, [&hellip
Investigative Journalism Missing in Muncie
October 8th, 2012 | by Todd Smekens
We live during interesting times…everyone wants transparency yet investigative journalism is dying because the money isn’t there to support it. [&hellip
Smoking Ban Proves Beneficial
August 11th, 2012 | by Dean Baker
DATA PROVES BENEFIT FOR DELAWARE COUNTY Indoor Air Pollution Drops 86 Percent Following Implementation of Delaware County Ordinance MUNCIE, Ind. – [&hellip
Investing in Our Future
May 8th, 2012 | by Susan Clark-Muntean
As a political scientist and entrepreneurship professor interested in economic development in this region, I speak with a lot of [&hellip
Time for “Non-Profits” to Fund Public Services
April 11th, 2012 | by Todd Smekens
According to our favorite source, Wikipedia, the two largest employers in Muncie are IU Clarian/BMH Hospital and Ball State University. [&hellip
Muncie Leaders Should Explore PILOTs
January 26th, 2012 | by Todd Smekens
Faced with budget gaps, and the need for investment in our community, public sector leadership in Muncie should be looking [&hellip
Gannett & Republicans Lose Temper
November 9th, 2011 | by Todd Smekens
During an awkward post-election moment, the executive editor of The StarPress, Lisa Nellessen-Lara, got into an online argument with several [&hellip
Personal Foul on Mayor McShurley!
November 1st, 2011 | by Todd Smekens
Fall is for football, so we have a metaphor for you! What does a “political football” look like, and how [&hellip
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