Kaylin Kieft

Articles

Getting to know a Muncie firefighter

Caleb Maddox grew up around fire stations. He’d watch his father, Captain Pat Maddox, and fellow firefighters load up the shiny, red trucks at the Muncie Fire Department. He’d watch them roll up unending hoses and slide down station poles. He’d tag along to community outreach events and help his dad check and install car seats.


Birddog Café reinvents comfort classics

Becca Grindle and Kelsey Grindle talked of opening a food truck when they got married in May 2022. Becca had worked in restaurants for more than 20 years, and Kelsey had grown tired of his work in the pharmaceutical industry. 


The life-changing impact of a librarian

Akilah Nosakhere has spent her life collaborating with inspiring individuals and organizations to advance her community and educational opportunities for all. And come March, after more than 30 years of library management and community service, Nosakhere will retire as director of Muncie Public Library.