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Crawfordsville Connection

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!

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 224: General Update (March 2025) Mar 03, 2025

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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 informaton you've been looking for on all the city projects from infrastructure updates, housing developments, retail updates, grant progress, 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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 State of the County with President of the Board of Commissioners Dan Guard Feb 28, 2025

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Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2025 State of the County address. President of the Board of Commissioners Dan Guard 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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 State of the City with Mayor Todd Barton Feb 28, 2025

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Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2025 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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 223: Wabash Upcoming Community Events Feb 24, 2025

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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. Dr. Annie Strader & Julian Jamaal Jones join us to talk about the Artist-in-Residence program and Julian's exhibit: AMEN! Dr. Julio Enriquez Ornelas and Alejandro Cruz talk more about the Latino Community Center and the upcoming cultural events for the month of March. Logan Weilbaker and Josh Campbell dive into the details about the upcoming 12 Angry Men theater production. Listen to learn more about all that the Wabash campus has to offer for events!

Email Dr. Annie Strader: stradera@wabash.edu

Email Dr. Enriquez Ornelas: enriquej@wabash.edu

Join the box office waitlist for 12 Angry Men: https://www.wabash.edu/boxoffice/

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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 222: MoCo Then & Now Exhibit, Walking Tour, & Online Exhibit Feb 17, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Janna Bennett with the Carnegie Museum and Tom Meeks with the Lew Wallace Study & Museum and the Historic Preservation Commission and they share all about the MoCo Then & Now Exhibit, Walking Tour, and Online Exhibit. This is an initiative to explore the history of the city and the county as well as look forward to where the community is going. There will be three components to be able to engage with: a physical exhibit at the Carnegie Museum, a self-guided walking tour in the community, and an online exhibit through StoryMaps!

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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 221: Montgomery County Early Learning Center Feb 10, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kelly Taylor and Lisa Walter from the Montgomery County Community Foundation. We dive into the details of the new Montgomery County Early Learning Center. This facility will be operated by KinderCare and will offer childcare for 124 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Listen to learn more details about the facility's offerings & programs.

Enroll your child or apply for a job by calling (765) 376-6372 or by going to this website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/crawfordsville/in/081097

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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 220: General Update (February 2025) Feb 03, 2025

Show notes

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This episode is our monthly general update where we discuss all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! This episode shares information you've been looking for on all the city projects from grant updates, housing developments, retail recruitment, economic development, infrastructure updates, and more for the month of February 2025!

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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 219: Carnegie Museum Exhibit featuring Dr. Gelbman's "Politics of the Civil Rights Movement" Course Jan 27, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! We are joined this week by Wabash College professor, Dr. Shamira Gelbman and her students Noah Barnhart & Chayce Howell, as well as Janna Bennett from the Carnegie Museum. This episode showcases the upcoming exhibit at the Carnegie Museum featuring final projects from Dr. Gelbman's "Politics of the Civil Rights Movement" course. Students researched and portrayed a Civil Rights leader in a class simulation then created a tabletop exhibit for the museum! Listen to learn more about the exhibit and how the community can learn 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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 218: Montgomery County Commissioners - Dan Guard & Jake Bohlander Jan 20, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! Joined by Montgomery County Commissioners Dan Guard and Jake Bohlander - this week we talk all about the county commissioners role! Listen to learn more about what they do to help support the community, how residents can get involved, and what projects to look forward to from the county!

Contact Montgomery County Commissioners Office: call (765) 361-2623 or email Lori Dossett at lori.dossett@montgomerycounty.in.gov Montgomery County Website: https://www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/

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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

SPECIAL EPISODE: City of Crawfordsville Awarded Federal Funding for $1.6 Million Market Street Railroad Crossing Elimination Project Jan 16, 2025

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Welcome to a special episode of the Crawfordsville Connection Podcast! BIG NEWS for the City of Crawfordsville - The City has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

Listen to learn more about the planning & development phases of this project, the data submitted in the grant application, and details about the next steps of the process.

To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

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