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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. 159: General Update Dec 04, 2023

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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! 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 podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 158: 200th Episode Overall! Nov 27, 2023

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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 ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 157: Downtown Party Night & Christmas Parade Nov 20, 2023

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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 sue@crawfordsvillemainstreet.com

For information about the Christmas Parade, you can email Stacy Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsvillechamber.com or call 765-362-6800

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. 156: Meet Kelly Price, New Director of Fusion 54 & Pie Run Information Nov 13, 2023

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

Ep. 155: General Update Nov 06, 2023

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

Ep. 154: Upcoming Public Wabash Events (Monon Bell Game, Something Rotten! and Here, Bullet) Oct 30, 2023

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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 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 the community from Brian Turner's book of poetry Here, Bullet and invites the community to a reading discussion and book signing with the author.

Purchase tickets for the Monon Bell game: https://wabashtickets.universitytickets.com/

Get tickets for Something Rotten! musical: https://www.wabash.edu/boxoffice/

Register for Poetry reading group for Here, Bullet: https://cdpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-reading-group-here-bullet-by-brian-turner/

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. 153: 12 Years of Accomplishments - Looking Back Oct 23, 2023

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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 podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 152: Chamber of Commerce Christmas Auction & Christmas Parade Oct 16, 2023

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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 krisner@crawfordsvillechamber.com or Stacy Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsvillechamber.com or call them at 765-362-6800

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. 151: Mobile Integrated Health Oct 09, 2023

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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 (QRT) call or text (765) 401-6200

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. 150: General Update Oct 02, 2023

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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