Muncie
- Apr- 2019 -16 AprilGovernment
A Letter to Muncie Democrats
By: Todd Smekens I wanted to reach out to registered Muncie Democratic voters who are swearing off all democratic candidates…
Read More » - Jan- 2019 -11 JanuaryGovernment
Muncie Mayor Not Seeking Reelection
Earlier this afternoon, an emotional Dennis Tyler announced to a room full of his department heads and the press that…
Read More » - Jul- 2018 -13 JulyCommunity
Papa John Schnatter Still on Ball State’s Center
Muncie, Indiana BLOG– In a world where our POTUS has given the term “bad weeks” a new meaning, a close…
Read More » - Feb- 2018 -13 FebruaryEducation
The Coup of Muncie Schools is Nearly Complete
I just had to write a few words about the “Ball State takeover” or coup of Muncie Community Schools, otherwise known…
Read More » - Jan- 2018 -3 JanuaryEducation
Steven Baule Thrown Under the Bus @MCS
By: Todd Smekens Muncie, Indiana BLOG – Sometimes I hate being correct on assumptions, but with the case of Muncie…
Read More » - Dec- 2017 -30 DecemberGovernment
Russia Can’t Influence A Democracy Which Doesn’t Exist
The USA is Not a Democracy By: Todd Smekens Blog – I shouldn’t come out in the first paragraph to…
Read More » - 15 DecemberEducation
The State Assumes Control Over Muncie Schools
Muncie, Indiana Blog – Muncie Schools have officially been taken over by the state effective in two weeks. As most…
Read More » - Nov- 2017 -30 NovemberCommunity
Nonprofits Crush Muncie Community Schools
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Several months ago, the credit grading services of Standard &Poors (S&P) downgraded the school systems…
Read More » - Oct- 2017 -5 OctoberEducation
What Grade Did Your Muncie School Receive
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Because of changes to the state’s accountability formula, many schools saw substantial improvement last year…
Read More » - Sep- 2017 -9 SeptemberGovernment
ISTEP Results Show More Than Test Scores
By: Todd Smekens Muncie, Indiana (NEWS) – The annual ISTEP test results were released showing the pass/fail rates of grades…
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