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Crawfordsville Connection

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Crawfordsville Connection is a podcast dedicated to keeping people up to date on what's happening in the city of Crawfordsville. With Mayor Todd Barton as the main contributor, the show informs the public about current events, introduces the community to public officials, and educates the city about governing processes. Expect guest appearances and a variety of important topics!

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Episodes

Ep. 177: League of Women Voters Event "Teaching Our Children to Read"

April 08, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kathy Steele, Wendy Myers, and Brittany Cooper to discuss the upcoming League of Women Voters Panel Event: "Teaching Our Children to Read". This event will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00PM in the Crawfordsville High School Commons Area.  Listen to learn more about the Science of Reading, how schools are helping improve literacy development, as well as how parents can help their children at home! ...

Ep. 176: General Update

April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! This episode shares all the informaton you've been looking for on all the projects we have going on. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please ema...

Ep. 175: Kiwanis Pancake Week with Kyle Brown & Paul Jedele

March 25, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kyle Brown, representing the Kiwanis Club, and Paul Jedele the owner of our local McDonald's locations. Kyle and Paul share with us more information about the upcoming Pancake Week (March 25-30) as well as how the funds raised by Kiwanis will help to support our community! Purchase $6 tickets for Pancake Week from a Kiwanian, at Shop Small Shop Handmade, and at the Youth Service Bureau. Yodel Commun...

Ep. 174: Montgomery County Leadership Academy with Jeremy Lemus

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jeremy Lemus, the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Leadership Academy (MCLA). Jeremy shares all about MCLA and their programs - High School Leadership Program, Signature Program, and soon-to-be new program Liderazgo 54. Yodel Community Calendar: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@...

Ep. 173: Mayor's Breakfast for Scouting

March 11, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Mark Allen, Unit Commissioner from Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Mark shares with more information about the local BSA as well as details about the upcoming Mayor's Breakfast for Scouting.  The Mayor's Breakfast for Scouting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 8:00AM on the 3rd floor of Fusion 54. More information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crawfordsville-mayors-breakfast-...

Ep. 172: General Update

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! This episode shares all the informaton you've been looking for on all the projects we have going on. This week we talk about learn about some local ordinances, infrastructure updates, park signage, community growth, economic development, and more! We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville! Yodel Commun...

Ep. 171: General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Carnegie Museum Upcoming Exhibits

February 26, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Tom Meeks from the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Janna Bennett from the Carnegie Museum.  Tom shares information about the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum's newest upcoming exhibit: The Flower of Gallantry: The Montgomery Guards & the 11th Indiana Volunteers 1856-1861. Listen to learn more about Wallace's efforts in leading these organizations! Check out Episode 50 to dive deeper into the h...

Ep. 170: Veterans Memorial Park

February 19, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Mike Spencer and John Douglas to talk about the Veterans Memorial Park. This park is meant to honor all veterans and serve as space to reflect and remember. Listen to learn more about the progress the park has made since last year as well as what great things are to come! To order a commemorative brick, email [email protected]  Yodel Community Calendar: https://events.yodel.today/craw...

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2024 State of the City with Mayor Todd Barton

February 16, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2024 State of the City address. Mayor Barton gives us a look back on the past year and where we are going in the future. If you have any questions about the city, this is the episode for you.  For more information visit www.crawfordsville.in.gov and to ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at [email protected]  

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2024 State of the County with County Administrator Tom Klein

February 16, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2024 State of the County address. County Administrator Tom Klein gives us a look into the past year as well as what to look forward to this year.  For more information visit www.montgomerycounty.in.gov and to ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at [email protected]  

Ep. 169: Crawfordsville Fire Department - Administering Whole Blood & Flu Season

February 12, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Crawfordsville Fire Department (CFD) Deputy Fire Chief, Paul Miller and Medical Director, Dr. Varun Koneru. Deputy Chief Miller and Dr. Koneru share more about CFD's ability to administer whole blood by ground ambulance to trauma patients. This is an innovative process and will provide significant impact to our community. Dr. Koneru also shares with us some tips & tricks for this flu season! Yodel Comm...

Ep. 168: General Update

February 05, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Ever wonder what might be going on behind the scenes? This episode gives you that sneak peek into all the projects we have going on. This week we talk about learn about the Ben Hur building, housing developments, park updates, community growth, economic development, and more! We have a lot of great things happening right here in C...

Ep. 167: Meet Clint Jones, Director of Sports & Fitness

January 29, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by our new Parks and Recreation Director of Sports & Fitness, Clint Jones! Clint shares more about his background, what he does on the day-to-day in his job, and more information about some great upcoming Parks and Recreation programs and events!  To contact Clint Jones email him at [email protected] or call at 765-364-5175, or stop by and see him in his office at 922 E. South Boulevard | Crawf...

Ep. 166: Wabash College - Free Math Tutoring, Artist in Residence - Owen Lowery, & the Blackburn Celebrations

January 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by a variety of Wabash College guests to talk all about a few of the upcoming Wabash events & resources that are open to the entire Crawfordsville Community. (1:00) Leann Parrish, Emily Hall, and Gregory Powers discuss the free math tutoring resource that is available for any students in our community Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4pm-6pm on the 2nd floor of Lilly Library. For more information ...

Ep. 165: Market Street Railroad Crossing Data

January 15, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we dive in to learn more about the Market Street Railroad Crossing data that we have been collecting over the past year. Listen to learn more about some of the challenges that are present with the railroad crossing as well as both some more information about the qualitative and quantitative data that we have collected. This data will be used to apply for a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant to help address this ...

Ep. 164: Wabash Receives $25 Million Lilly Endowment Grant

January 08, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jim Amidon, Matt Salzman, Leann Parrish, & Kelly Taylor to discuss the $25 Million Lilly Endowment Grant that Wabash College received. This grant is a part of the Lilly Endowment Inc.'s College and Community Collaboration initiative. This grant will help Wabash College to support the non-profit organizations in Montgomery County through leveraging the people, programs, and places of Wabash.  Mayor Bart...

Ep. 163: General Update

January 01, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Ever wonder what might be going on behind the scenes? This episode gives you that sneak peek into all the projects we have going on. Listen to this episode to learn about wayfinding, housing developments, park updates, community growth, economic development, and more! We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfords...

Ep. 162: Shop-with-a-Cop & Shop-with-a-Firefighter

December 25, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Crawfordsville Police Department Assistant Chief of Police, Ryan Teeter, and Crawfordsville Fire Department Lieutenant, Justin Sparrow, to talk about the local Shop-with-a-Cop & Shop-with-a-Firefighter Programs. These community programs support our local youth who might need some additional support during the holiday season.  Donations for these programs may be made at the Crawfordsville...

Ep. 161: Soil & Water Conservation District with Kristen Latzke

December 18, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Kristen Latzke the Conservation Director from the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). Kristen shares information about events, programs, and educational opportunities from the SWCD. Listen to learn more about the importance of conserving our natural resources and for more ways to get involved with the SWCD! Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District: ht...

Ep. 160: Parks & Recreation Winter Activities & Events

December 11, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Fawn Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation. Fawn shares with us all the activities & events happening this winter at the Parks & Rec. There are group fitness classes, gymastics for kids, trips for seniors, and more!  Sign up for Parks & Rec events here: https://crawfordsvilleparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs Contact Parks & Recreation by calling: (765) 364-5175 or by stopp...

Ep. 159: General Update

December 04, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to learn about wayfinding, street updates, park updates, community growth, economic development, and more! We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podc...

Ep. 158: 200th Episode Overall!

November 27, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! We're celebrating our 200th episode overall. This week Mayor Barton shares all about the history of this podcast from Mayor Time to Crawfordsville Connection. Listen more to learn all about our special guests, most listened to episodes, and more.  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssomme...

Ep. 157: Downtown Party Night & Christmas Parade

November 20, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week in the studio, we were joined by Sue Lucas from Crawfordsville Main Street and Stacy Sommer from the Chamber of Commerce. Stacy and Sue are here to help us get in the Christmas spirit with information about Downtown Party Night (November 25) and the Christmas Parade (December 3).  To get involved with Crawfordsville Main Street, you can contact Sue Lucas at [email protected]  For information about the ...

Ep. 156: Meet Kelly Price, New Director of Fusion 54 & Pie Run Information

November 13, 2023 16:41 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by our new Director of Fusion 54, Kelly Price! Kelly comes to this role with over 14 years of experience with the City of Crawfordsville. Listen in to learn more about Kelly, Fusion 54, and the 23rd Annual Sugar Creek Pie Run! To sign up for the Pie Run: https://crawfordsvilleparks.activityreg.com Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions abo...

Ep. 155: General Update

November 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to stay up-to-date on our ongoing city projects such as parks, infrastructure, community growth, and economic development. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about th...

Ep. 154: Upcoming Public Wabash Events (Monon Bell Game, Something Rotten! and Here, Bullet)

October 30, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by a variety of Wabash College guests to talk all about a few of the upcoming Wabash events that are open to the entire Crawfordsville Community. Coach Don Morel & Brent Harris join us to talk about he upcoming 129th Monon Bell Game. Julia Phipps and Jim Cherry share their excitement with us for the first musical on campus in nearly a decade: Something Rotten! the musical. Agata Brewer shares poetry with th...

Ep. 153: 12 Years of Accomplishments - Looking Back

October 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week Mayor Todd Barton and Director of Operations and Community Development, Brandy Allen, take a walk through memory lane and give a high-level overview of accomplishments from the past 12 years. We cover topics such as quality of place, public safety, workforce development, housing, infrastructure and more! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this p...

Ep. 152: Chamber of Commerce Christmas Auction & Christmas Parade

October 16, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Stacy Sommer & KyLee Risner from the Crawfordsville | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. They're here to get us in the Christmas spirit with all the information about their Christmas Auction and Christmas Parade! For questions about donations or the parade, reach out to KyLee Risner at [email protected] or Stacy Sommer at [email protected] or call them ...

Ep. 151: Mobile Integrated Health

October 09, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Samantha Swearingen and Lyndsey Sparrow from the Crawfordsville Fire Department - Mobile Integrated Health program. Samantha & Lyndsey share all about their programs: Project Swaddle, Project Bundle, Chronic Disease, QRT, and Aging in Place. Their team is doing great things to help bridge the gaps in healthcare for our community! If you're needing assistance from the Quick Response Team (...

Ep. 150: General Update

October 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to stay up-to-date on our ongoing city projects such as parks, infrastructure, community growth, and economic development. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about th...

Ep. 149: LIVE Stream with WBTV Students

September 25, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we recorded LIVE in the WBTV studio at Fusion 54. WBTV Students hosted and produced this video streamed production. They asked Mayor Todd Barton a number of professional and also fun questions that high school students want to know about being the mayor and about the City of Crawfordsville!  Watch the LIVE video stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jNAqFkNu6g  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: htt...

Ep. 148: Crawfordsville Main Street Programs and A&E Grant Program

September 18, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Sue Lucas and Erin Azar from Crawfordsville Main Street. In this episode you'll learn about the Architectural & Engineering (A&E) grant program, updates on the Crawford Fountain at Marie Canine Plaza, and some information about upcoming improvements and events in downtown Crawfordsville! To learn more about the A&E Grant: https://www.crawfordsvillemainstreet.com/ae-grant  Stay up to dat...

Ep. 147: Humans United for Equality (HUE) Celebration of Unity

September 11, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Zach Anderson & Deborah Kochert from Humans United for Equality (HUE). Listen to learn all about their organization and the Celebration of Unity event on Saturday, September 16th from 4pm-8pm at Pike Place.  HUE is working hard to make our community a more welcoming and diverse place. Check out the Celebration of Unity for an evening of FREE family fun with food, bounce houses, activities...

Ep. 146: General Update

September 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to stay up-to-date on our ongoing city projects such as parks, roads, and economic development. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit top...

Ep. 145: Duke Energy & Wabash Ave/Parks Project Updates

August 28, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Dagny Zupin from Duke Energy to talk about how Duke Energy supports and services our community as well as what storm damage restoration from Duke looks like. Brandy Allen also joins us to give a mini update about the Wabash Avenue reconstruction project, Brickyard Nature Park, and Lincoln Park.  To get in contact with Duke Energy about downed powerlines call: (800) 228-8485 For text updates from Duke...

Ep. 144: Crawfordsville Regional Airport, Airport Day

August 21, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Lori Curless from the Crawfordsville Regional Airport. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Airport and the upcoming Airport Day on Saturday, September 9th from 10AM-2PM. To pre-register for the free plane rides for ages 8-17: www.yeday.org  Learn more about the Crawfordsville Regional Airport call (765) 362-0707 Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsvi...

Ep. 143: The Taste, Ironman National, and Finish Line Festival

August 14, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Larry Paarlberg, Jessica Bokhart, and Heather Shirk to talk about the weekend of August 25th-27th that's full of community events such as The Taste, the 10th Annual Ironman National Race, and the Finish Line Festival.  The Taste tickets can be purchased at The Carriage House at the Lew Wallace Study & Museum, Milligan's Flower and Gift Shop, Visitor's Center in Fusion 54, and The Parks and Recreation O...

Ep. 142: General Update

August 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville! Listen to learn all the most up-to-date information about our parks, roads, and economic development projects. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out here! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic idea...

Ep. 141: Planning, Zoning, and Building Code Administration

July 31, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Brandy Allen and Megan Huckstep, Director of Planning and Building Services. Listen to this episode to learn more about Planning, Zoning, and Building Code Administration! Public Monthly Meetings  -Board of Zoning Appeals: Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM -Plan Commission: Third Tuesday of each month at 5:00PM -Redevelopment Commission: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:30AM -Historic Preser...

Ep. 140: Frequently Asked Questions

July 24, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have a special episode answering some of the Mayor's most Frequently Asked Questions. Listen to learn about trash service, school systems, utility services, and where the mayor's office is actually located! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at [email protected] 

Ep. 139: 2024 City Budget Process

July 17, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by City Clerk-Treasurer Terri Gadd. Listen to hear Mayor Barton and Terri Gadd discuss the ins and outs of the budget process. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Campbell at [email protected] 

Ep. 138: Solar United Neighbors (SUN) Co-Op

July 10, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Dan Robinson with the Solar United Neighbors Co-Op. Listen to learn about this non-profit organizaiton that can serve as a solar energy resource for residences, small businesses, and non-profits.  You can learn more at solarunitedneighbors.org/tmcounties or by reaching out to Dan at [email protected]. Railroad Crossing Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crawfordsville...

Ep. 137: General Update

July 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville! Listen to learn all the most up-to-date information about our parks, roads, and economic development projects. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out here! Railroad Crossing Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crawfordsvillerailroad?fbclid=IwAR1PlAl6AUSGFPrkMpvFLwz8fGKM7rOYU225qpo4qBQowg6XWmfhY2jzB...

Ep. 136: Shelley Drain Discussion

June 26, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, Mayor Barton shares all about the Shelley Drain on the east side of Crawfordsville. Listen to learn more about the issues present with the Shelley Drain, the transfer of responsibility from the county to the city, the city's funding plan for reconstruction, and how to learn more and get updates about the upcoming project! Yodel Community Calendar: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about...

Ep. 135: Meet Summer Intern Ben Cody

June 19, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, listen to learn all about Mayor Barton's summer intern, Ben Cody! He shares more about what he's working on in this role and what he's learned so far. Mayor Barton also shares more information about interns and how to get involved! Yodel Community Calendar: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Campbell at scampbell@crawfordsvi...

Ep. 134: Senior Programs & Farmers Market

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, for a split episode, we are joined by our Parks and Recreation Department's Belinda Young with Senior Programs and Lisa Lynch with the Farmers Market. Listen to learn more about all that the Senior Programs has to offer such as activities, adventures, and transportation options. The Farmers Market is celebrating its 30th year and there's more to offer than just produce - there's food vendors, handmade items, meats, craf...

Ep. 133: 2023 Strawberry Festival

June 05, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are discussing the 2023 Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival.  Dave Long and Paul Pfledderer join guest host Brandy Allen and Mayor Barton to talk about the history of the Strawberry Festival, what you can expect to find at the festival this year, and how you can become a Strawberry Festival volunteer.  Follow Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival on Facebook for updates. Yodel Community Calendar: https://events.yodel....

Ep. 132: General Update

May 29, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update with guest host, Brandy Allen.  Brandy and Mayor Barton will give you the low-down on all things happening around the city! We talk park updates, road projects, railroad crossing survey, pedestrian safety, and more. Stay tuned in to the podcast for future episodes and updates. Railroad Crossing Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crawfordsvillerailroad?fbclid=IwAR1PlAl6AUSGFPrkMpvFLwz8...

Ep. 131: Montgomery County Assessor & Ivy Tech Entrepreneur Program/Slices of Knowledge

May 22, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, for a split episode, we are joined by Montgomery County Assessor Sherri Bentley and Mark Lowe with the Ivy Tech Entrepreneur Program and Slices of Knowledge.   Listen to learn more about how property is assessed in Montgomery County.  If you are an entrepreneur or have a business idea, learn more about how the Ivy Tech Entrepreneur Program might be right for you! To contact Sherri Bentley, you can call 765-364-6420, e...

Ep. 130: Veterans Memorial Park

May 15, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Mike Spencer and Kevin Cobb to talk about the Veterans Memorial Park. This park is meant to honor all veterans and serve as space to reflect and remember. Listen to learn more about how you can support the Veterans Memorial Park! To contact Mike or Kevin, you can email them at [email protected]  Yodel Community Calendar: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questio...