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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. 177: League of Women Voters Event "Teaching Our Children to Read" Apr 08, 2024

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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!

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@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 176: General Update Apr 01, 2024

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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. 175: Kiwanis Pancake Week with Kyle Brown & Paul Jedele Mar 25, 2024

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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 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@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 174: Montgomery County Leadership Academy with Jeremy Lemus Mar 18, 2024

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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@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 173: Mayor's Breakfast for Scouting Mar 11, 2024

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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-for-scouting-tickets-820205746467

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@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 172: General Update Mar 04, 2024

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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 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 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. 171: General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Carnegie Museum Upcoming Exhibits Feb 26, 2024

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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 history of General Lew Wallace.

Janna shares information about the Carnegie Museum's upcoming exhibit: The Dearly Departed: Death and Dying in Montgomery County.

Both museums have great information to share and look forward to our community participating and enjoying the exhibits.

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@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 170: Veterans Memorial Park Feb 19, 2024

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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 veterans.memorial.47933@gmail.com

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@crawfordsville-in.gov

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2024 State of the County with County Administrator Tom Klein Feb 16, 2024

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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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2024 State of the City with Mayor Todd Barton Feb 16, 2024

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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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

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