Crawfordsville Connection

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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

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

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