Crawfordsville Connection

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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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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. 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

Ep. 234: Montgomery County General Update May 12, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we switch gears a bit and welcome Tom Klein from Montgomery County to come and do a general update on the County side of things! Listen to hear more about how Senate Bill 1 is impacting the county, what projects are currently happening in the County such as the Nucor Road Overpass, Courthouse Renovations, & upcoming Tox Away Day 2025!

View Montgomery County's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MontgomeryCountyIndianaGovt

Contact Tom Klein at Tom.Klein@montgomerycounty.in.gov

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. 233: General Update (May 2025) May 05, 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 city projects from infrastructure, housing developments, retail updates, grant progress, 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. 232: 2025 Farmers Market - Meet Shari Patton Apr 28, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Shari Patton, the new Crawfordsville Farmers' Market Manager. Shari shares with us all the great things to come for the 2025 Farmers' Market Season (May 3 - September 27). Markets are Saturday mornings 8AM-12PM at Pike Place in downtown Crawfordsville!

Reach out to Shari to become a vendor or learn more about the market by emailing her: slynnpatton63@gmail.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. 231: Senate Bill 1 Property Tax Reform/Erosion Grant (BRIC) Update Apr 21, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are have a split episode covering two different topics. We go over updates with the information we know about Senate Bill 1 regarding property tax reform. There are still some unknowns, but this episode gives a general overview of what is happening. We also provide an update to the Erosion Grant through the BRIC program that was recently eliminated.

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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