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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. 169: Crawfordsville Fire Department - Administering Whole Blood & Flu Season Feb 12, 2024

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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 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. 168: General Update Feb 05, 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! 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 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. 167: Meet Clint Jones, Director of Sports & Fitness Jan 29, 2024

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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 cjones@crawfordsville-in.gov or call at 765-364-5175, or stop by and see him in his office at 922 E. South Boulevard | Crawfordsville, IN

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. 166: Wabash College - Free Math Tutoring, Artist in Residence - Owen Lowery, & the Blackburn Celebrations Jan 22, 2024

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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 about math tutoring, email Emily Hall at halle@wabash.edu and contact Leann Parrish at parrishl@wabash.edu

(12:43) Leann Parrish, Owen Lowery, and Annie Strader talk about Owen's art installations on the Wabash Campus and in the Crawfordsville Community. He is a visiting artist that focuses on universal design and really creating curious opportunities for attendees to interact with his art. For my information about Owen's art installations visit: https://www.owenlowery.com/ or https://www.wabash.edu/academics/art/gallery/current

(42:32) Leann Parrish and Kim King II share about the Blackburn Celebrations in February. These celebrations are meant to share and acknowledge the story about John Blackburn and his experience with Wabash College in the 1850s. 21 of Blackburn's family members will be attending these events as a way to honor John. Learn more about the Malcom X Institute of Black Studies here: https://www.wabash.edu/mxibs/ or email Kim King II at kingk@wabash.edu

Find all of these Wabash events as well as many more community events in one easy and convenient location on our 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. 165: Market Street Railroad Crossing Data Jan 15, 2024

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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 community issue.

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. 164: Wabash Receives $25 Million Lilly Endowment Grant Jan 08, 2024

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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 Barton shared that we recognize and understand that the successes of our community are directly and inextricably intertwined with the successes of Wabash College. This grant will only further strengthen our partnerships.

Read more about the Lilly Endowment grant here: https://www.wabash.edu/news/story/13231

To contribute to our Early Learning Center: https://mccf-in.givingfuel.com/giving-page

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. 163: General Update Jan 01, 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! 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 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. 162: Shop-with-a-Cop & Shop-with-a-Firefighter Dec 25, 2023

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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 Police Department at 311 N. Green Street | Crawfordsville, IN or at the Crawfordsville Fire Department at 100 S. Water Street | Crawfordsville, IN.

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. 161: Soil & Water Conservation District with Kristen Latzke Dec 18, 2023

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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: https://montgomerycoswcd.com/

To register for the annual meeting: call (765) 362-0405 ext. 3 or visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15nGd7mZJ0N43BcPrn3pDh5feJn0LQCse8ISmBx2MyMA/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3Oxt_ZjdXdf4GfaLOBZJUUNtIpxyPsXYrx1HBwZwcXVNeZsnOxoAZDWBA

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. 160: Parks & Recreation Winter Activities & Events Dec 11, 2023

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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!

Contact Parks & Recreation by calling: (765) 364-5175 or by stopping in at 922 E. South Boulevard | Crawfordsville, IN.

Frances Wooden Park Endowment Donations: https://mccf-in.givingfuel.com/giving-page

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

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