Ep. 16 - The Montgomery County Leadership Academy with Lynn Ringis
Release Date: 11/11/2019
Ep. 241: Proposed Wheel Tax & Municipal Excise Surtax
Crawfordsville Connection
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: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 240: Scouting in the Community
Crawfordsville Connection
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: Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 239: Ben Hur is Back!
Crawfordsville Connection
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 To learn more about AP...
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Ep. 238: Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival 2025
Crawfordsville Connection
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: Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 237: General Update (June 2025)
Crawfordsville Connection
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: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 236: Youth Service Bureau - Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars
Crawfordsville Connection
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...
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Ep. 235: MXoN 2025 with Tim Cotter
Crawfordsville Connection
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: or Yodel Community...
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Ep. 234: Montgomery County General Update
Crawfordsville Connection
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: Contact Tom Klein at Yodel Community Calendar: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas,...
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Ep. 233: General Update (May 2025)
Crawfordsville Connection
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: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 232: 2025 Farmers Market - Meet Shari Patton
Crawfordsville Connection
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: Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
info_outlineOn this episode, Mayor Barton discusses the importance of and opportunity at the Montgomery County Leadership Academy with the Executive Director, Lynn Ringis. If you are curious about the Academy or want to join its ranks, this episode is for you!