Ep. 248: Owen Vermuelen - Wabash Student & Mayor's Summer Intern
Crawfordsville Connection
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we are wrapping up the summer with a conversation featuring Owen Vermuelen, a Wabash College student and Mayor Barton's summer intern. Owen shares his background, his role in city projects, and what he learned from working alongside Mayor Barton and the city team. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
info_outline
Ep. 247: TASTE of Montgomery County 2025
Crawfordsville Connection
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Larry Paarlberg, Director of the Lew Wallace Srudy & Museum, and Jessica Bokhart, Chair of the TASTE and President of the Lew Wallace Trustees, to talk about the upcoming TASTE of Montgomery County. They share the history of this beloved annual event, the variety of local food vendors, and the exciting LIVE music lineup. The TASTE takes place on Saturday, August 23 from 12PM-9PM on the grounds of the Lew Wallace Study & Museum. Learn more at 🎧Want to learn more about the Lew Wallace Study &...
info_outline
Ep. 246: General Update (August 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 dives into all of our current city projects - List to learn about summer paving projects, new retail opportunities, housing developments, an community updates. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
info_outline
Ep. 245: Montgomery County Free Clinic & Dining with the Chefs
Crawfordsville Connection
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Ashley Menard, Executive Director for the Montgomery County Free Clinic. Ashley shares the mission and importance of the clinic and the work they do for our community. Listen to learn more about the clinic's services and the Dining with the Chefs annual fundraiser. Dining with the Chefs is a fun night of community, fine-dining, and supporting a great cause. Learn more about the Montgomery County Free Clinic or sign up for clinic services here: Reach out directly to Ashley Menard at Yodel...
info_outline
Ep. 244: Chamber of Commerce - New Faces, New Events, & Chamber Awards
Crawfordsville Connection
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: Submit award nominations until August 13th here: Contact the Chamber by calling (765)...
info_outline
Ep. 243: On the Air with Dave Peach - Crawfordsville Radio & The Peach Cast
Crawfordsville Connection
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: Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please...
info_outline
Ep. 242: General Update (July 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
info_outline
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
info_outline
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
info_outline
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...
info_outlineWelcome 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]