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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. 81: 2022 Strawberry Festival Jun 06, 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection. This week we are joined by Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival Committee Members Dave Long and Paul Pfledderer!

The festival will be held June 10-12 on the historic Lane Place lawn! We talk about all things festival, and who you can expect to see for this weekend's entertainment! To learn more about the Strawberry Festival, check out www.crawfordsvillestrawberryfestival.com.

Ep. 80: Tempur Sealy June Job Fair May 30, 2022

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Happy Memorial Day! We are joined this week by Tempur Sealy Human Resource Coordinator Bethany Whittington, Senior Manufacturing Engineer Mark Summers, Human Resource Business Partner Michelle Richards, and the City of Crawfordsville's Cheryl Morphew to talk about the upcoming Tempur Sealy Job fair on June 14th and 15th at 451 E. South Blvd. in Crawfordsville.

The company is expected to bring over 300 new jobs to the Crawfordsville community. If you are looking for a new job opportunity in our community, this is the episode for you!

To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov.

Ep. 79: Ivy Tech Programs w/ Kristin Oakes and Chris Fresch May 23, 2022

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Welcome to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! this week we are joined by Kristin Oakes and Chris Fresch from our local Ivy Tech campus!

We talk about some of the amazing opportunities that the Crawfordsville campus has to offer, including the One Step Closer event happening this Wednesday, May 25th from 4-7 PM to give high school students more information on enrolling in FREE courses this summer.

Check them out at www.ivytech.edu/crawfordsville.

Ep. 78: Annual Police Week Memorial Service May 16, 2022

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Welcome to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection!

This week we are joined by Aaron Clapp and Henry Carrell to talk about the Annual Police Week Memorial Service this Wednesday, May 18th, and listen to their perspective on the tragedies that took place in our community and within their families.

This week, and every week, we remember the fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and we honor them and their families for their sacrifices.

The processional for the graveside service will start at the Montgomery County Sheriff's office at 3:30 PM and the Memorial Service will start at 5 PM at the site of the Fallen Officers Monument.

Ep. 77: William Bratton w/ Amie Cox May 09, 2022

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Join us as we discuss one of Montgomery County's most famous residents, William E. Bratton! Amie Kunkle Cox joins us in the studio to discuss her new biography A Compass Pointing Home: The Adventurous Life of William Bratton of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

We talk about this impressive man's journey with Lewis & Clark to the Pacific Ocean, his service and capture during the war of 1812, and of course his time as a resident of Waynetown. Amie also tells us about her process in compiling his biography and what she discovered along the way!

If you are interested in purchasing her book, it is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hard copy.

To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov.

Ep. 76: 2022 Farmers' Market w/ Lisa Lynch May 02, 2022

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Spring has sprung! And with warmer weather, comes the Crawfordsville Farmers' market! Join us as we catch up with Crawfordsville Farmers' market Manager Lisa Lynch as she gives us the scoop on everything we can expect out of the market this year! This first market will be this Saturday, May 7 from 8 AM-1 PM.

Check out their Facebook page here. To ask any questions or submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov.

For more information on the city and the farmers' market visit www.crawfordsville.net

Ep. 75: Arbor Day and Downtown Events w/ Sue Lucas Apr 25, 2022

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Crawfordsville Main Street Program Manager Sue Lucas to update us on this week's Arbor Day tree planting in downtown Crawfordsville and share some history behind Arbor Day.

Sue also give us a small update on the events we can look forward to in our downtown area this summer, including the Farmer's Market and First Friday Concerts!

To ask any questions or submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov. For more information visit www.crawfordsville.net

Ep. 74: Annual Celebration of Unity Apr 18, 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Deborah Kochert and Jennifer Abbott with the Humans United for Equality to talk about the return of the Celebration of Unity at Pike Place in Downtown Crawfordsville on Saturday, April 23rd from 4-8 p.m.

This is an event you don't want to miss! With lots of entertainment, games and food for everyone, this is a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate spring and our diverse community!

To ask any questions or submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov. For more information visit www.crawfordsville.net

Ep. 73: CEL&P Rate Reduction Apr 11, 2022

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Welcome to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week CEL&P Customer Service Director John Douglas visits the studio to talk about the recent passage of House Bill 1002 and the removal of the state's Utilities Receipts Tax. We also talk about what that process looks like to remove that tax from local rates and the impact it will have on CEL&P customers.

To ask any questions or submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov. For more information visit www.crawfordsville.net

Ep. 72: General Update w/ Mayor Barton Apr 04, 2022

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On this episode of Crawfordsville Connection, we are joined by Mayor Barton to discuss everything that is going on around Crawfordsville! The Southside development, Wayfinding Project, Camp Milligan and more are discussed.

To ask any questions or submit topic ideas, please email Abigail Campbell at acampbell@crawfordsville-in.gov. For more information visit www.crawfordsville.net

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