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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. 244: Chamber of Commerce - New Faces, New Events, & Chamber Awards Jul 21, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by the team from the Crawfordsville | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. We get to meet the two new Execuive Assistants, Jessica McClamroch & Michelle Ogden, and learn about the new and exciting things coming for the Chamber. You can also listen to learn more about the Chamber of Commerce Awards banquet honoring current Chamber members for their successes.

Learn more about the Chamber here: www.crawfordsvillechamber.com

Submit award nominations until August 13th here: https://www.crawfordsvillechamber.com/awards.html

Contact the Chamber by calling (765) 362-6800 or by emailing info@crawfordsvillechamber.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. 243: On the Air with Dave Peach - Crawfordsville Radio & The Peach Cast Jul 14, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are "on the air" with Dave Peach from our local radio stations WCDQ/WIMC/WCVL and the Crawfordsville Peach Cast. Dave plays an imortant role in our community from promoting events, LIVE broadcasts, and more! Listen to this week's episode to learn more about Dave & his role with our local radio stations and his podcast, the Peach Cast.

Listen to The Crawfordsville Peach Cast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eW4NPow4TZSoDTYGkPuJY

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. 242: General Update (July 2025) Jul 07, 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 has the informaton you've been looking for on all of our current city projects. Learn about infrastructure updates, housing developments, retail, & 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. 241: Proposed Wheel Tax & Municipal Excise Surtax Jun 30, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we take a deeper dive into the proposed wheel tax & municipal excise surtax. We cover what the proposed tax rates are, what the funding will be used for, and who is impacted by this. Listen to learn more about the wheel tax and how this can impact our community.

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. 240: Scouting in the Community Jun 23, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by a group representing Scouting America, Crossroads of America Council talking all about why scouting is important, how to get involved, and what someone can look forward to in regards to scouting.

To learn more, visit the Crossroad of America Council website: https://www.joinscoutsin.org/

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. 239: Ben Hur is Back! Jun 16, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jon Anderson, owner of AP Development and developer of the Ben Hur Building. The Ben Hur once stood as an important building in our community housing many offices & services, but then sat vacant for decades. With Jon's vision, the Ben Hur is back - this time with 49 market-rate apartments right in the heart of downtown Crawfordsville. Listen to learn more about this project!

Ben Hur Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening - June 20th 2:00PM-6:00PM

To lease an apartment visit www.liveatbenhur.com

To learn more about AP Properties visit https://www.apdevelopmentllc.com/apdevelopmentllc

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. 238: Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival 2025 Jun 09, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by representitives from the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival. This episode dives into all the information you need to know about enjoying the weekend! The Strawberry Fest will be held Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15th at Lane Place in downtown Crawfordsville!

To learn even more about the Strawberry Festival, visit their website: https://crawfordsvillestrawberryfest.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. 237: General Update (June 2025) Jun 02, 2025

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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. 236: Youth Service Bureau - Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars May 26, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by special guests Alli Coleman and Jane Christophersen to talk all about the Youth Service Bureau's Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars event coming up on May 31st! Listen to learn more about this incredible event that directly supports the youth in our community. Dinner, auctions, dancing entertainment, and supporting our youth - what more could you ask for?

If you want to purchase tickets, donate money, or learn more about the programs and services that the YSB has to offer, visit their website at http://mcysb.org/

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. 235: MXoN 2025 with Tim Cotter May 16, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have special guest, Tim Cotter, Director of Events at MX Sports and we're talking all about the upcoming Motocross of Nations (MXoN) 2025 event. MXoN is coming to Crawfordsville & Ironman Raceway October 2-5, 2025 as the biggest event to ever occur in our community! We discuss how our community was selected to host this international event, what the planning process has looked like so far, and what it all means for our Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Community!

Learn more about MXoN 2025: www.mxonusa.com or www.crawfordsville.in.gov/mxon

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

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