July 23, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Fire Up DWNTWN in Muncie
What does it look like when a downtown comes alive? In Muncie, it looks like Fire Up DWNTWN. Each summer, the heart of downtown fills with energy as thousands gather for one of the region’s…
July 2, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Minnetrista and the Story of Community
Some places aren’t defined by a single experience. They’re defined by everything they bring together. In East Central Indiana, few places reflect that idea more clearly than Minnetrista Museum & Gardens—a space where history, nature,…
June 11, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Movers and Makers in Knightstown
What began as a community-inspired idea has grown into a vibrant downtown destination that blends creativity, entrepreneurship, and placemaking in a way that feels both intentional and inviting. From Inspiration to Action The concept for…
May 28, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: A Step Back in Time at Johns Brothers General Store
Part of exploring East Central Indiana is rediscovering the kinds of places that feel timeless. Places where conversation matters. Where craftsmanship is valued. And where stepping through the front door feels less like entering a…
May 14, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse at Ball State
Sometimes, the most unexpected places leave the strongest impression. Tucked inside a campus building at Ball State University, the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse offers something you might not expect to find in East Central Indiana—a tropical…