Crawfordsville Connection

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jeremy Lemus, the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Leadership Academy (MCLA). Jeremy shares all about MCLA and their programs - High School Leadership Program, Signature Program, and soon-to-be new program Liderazgo 54. Yodel Community Calendar:  https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville   To ask an...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Mark Allen, Unit Commissioner from Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Mark shares with more information about the local BSA as well as details about the upcoming Mayor's Breakfast for Scouting.  The Mayor's Breakfast for Scouting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 8:00AM on the 3rd floor of Fusion 54. More...

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 shares all the informaton you've been looking for on all the projects we have going on. This week we talk about learn about some local ordinances, infrastructure updates, park signage, community growth, economic development...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Tom Meeks from the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Janna Bennett from the Carnegie Museum.  Tom shares information about the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum's newest upcoming exhibit:  The Flower of Gallantry: The Montgomery Guards & the 11th Indiana Volunteers 1856-1861.  Listen to learn more about...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Mike Spencer and John Douglas to talk about the Veterans Memorial Park. This park is meant to honor all veterans and serve as space to reflect and remember. Listen to learn more about the progress the park has made since last year as well as what great things are to come! To order a commemorative brick, email...

Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2024 State of the County address. County Administrator Tom Klein gives us a look into the past year as well as what to look forward to this year.  For more information visit www.montgomerycounty.in.gov  and to ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@c...

Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2024 State of the City address. Mayor Barton gives us a look back on the past year and where we are going in the future. If you have any questions about the city, this is the episode for you.  For more information visit www.crawfordsville.in.gov and to ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic id...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Crawfordsville Fire Department (CFD) Deputy Fire Chief, Paul Miller and Medical Director, Dr. Varun Koneru. Deputy Chief Miller and Dr. Koneru share more about CFD's ability to administer whole blood by ground ambulance to trauma patients. This is an innovative process and will provide significant impact to ou...

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. This week we talk about learn about the Ben Hur building, housing developments, park updates, community...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by our new Parks and Recreation Director of Sports & Fitness, Clint Jones! Clint shares more about his background, what he does on the day-to-day in his job, and more information about some great upcoming Parks and Recreation programs and events!  To contact Clint Jones email him at cjones@crawfordsville-in.gov o...

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 & resources that are open to the entire Crawfordsville Community. (1:00) Leann Parrish, Emily Hall, and Gregory Powers discuss the free math tutoring resource that is available for any students in our community Tuesdays, W...

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 da...

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 i...

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,...

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 suppo...

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...

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!  Sign up for Parks & Rec events here: https://crawfordsvilleparks.activityreg.c...

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 &...

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...

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 Stree...

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...

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 Ca...

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...

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 Calend...

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 krisne...