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Ball State social work major Matt Peiffer poses for a photo outside the Muncie Housing Authority building March 7, 2021. Peiffer has been lobbying the Muncie Housing Authority since August 2019 to accept Foster Youth to Independence vouchers. Jaden Whiteman, DN

Muncie advocate advances housing vouchers for former foster youth

Known locally as the Muncie Smile Man, Ball State freshman social work major Matt Peiffer has dedicated much of his time to making other people happy. When he’s not dressed in costumes on McGalliard Road, he is speaking to national and local leaders to expand awareness of a new federal program.



Cooldown on the way

Weather Forecaster Hope Kleitsch gives an update on the rain showers today and the cooler temperatures that are on the way.