Crawfordsville Connection
Crawfordsville Connection is a podcast dedicated to keeping people up to date on what's happening in the city of Crawfordsville. With Mayor Todd Barton as the main contributor, the show informs the public about current events, introduces the community to public officials, and educates the city about governing processes. Expect guest appearances and a variety of important topics!
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Ep. 203: General Update (October 2024)
10/07/2024
Ep. 203: General Update (October 2024)
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 information you've been looking for on all the city projects from infrastructure updates, housing developments, economic development announcements, grant funding awards, city park updates, and more for the month of October 2024! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at [email protected].
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Ep. 202: Judge Heather Barajas & Judge Daniel Petrie
09/30/2024
Ep. 202: Judge Heather Barajas & Judge Daniel Petrie
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Judge Heather Barajas and Judge Daniel Petrie of the Montgomery County Courthouse to talk about the special court programs that are available to residents and the impacts it has left thus far. To learn more about the Montgomery County Courthouse, Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at .
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Ep. 201: United Way in Montgomery County
09/23/2024
Ep. 201: United Way in Montgomery County
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Gina Haile and Allison Huenemann of United Way in Montgomery County and Karen Branch of the Youth Service Bureau to discuss their 2024 donation campaign. To learn more about the United Way in Montgomery County, To learn more about the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) of Crawfordsville, Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at .
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Ep. 200: HUE & Airport Day 2024
09/16/2024
Ep. 200: HUE & Airport Day 2024
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Agata Brewer, Michael Abbott and Zach Anderson of Humans United for Equality (HUE) to talk about their Celebration of Unity event and College Readiness Workshop coming up later this September. We also spoke with Lori Curless, who is the Crawfordsville Regional Airport (KCFJ) manager to talk about the Airport Day coming up on September 21st. To learn more about HUE, its mission, and how to volunteer, . To learn more about the Crawfordsville Regional Airport, . Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at .
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Ep. 199: Gina Haile & Monica Nagele
09/09/2024
Ep. 199: Gina Haile & Monica Nagele
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Gina Haile and Monica Nagele to talk about the Montgomery County Leadership Academy's Day of Service. To learn more about the MCLA and to sign up for the Day of Service, To learn more about the United Way in Montgomery County, Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at [email protected].
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Ep. 198: General Update (September 2024)
09/02/2024
Ep. 198: General Update (September 2024)
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 information you've been looking for on all the city projects from infrastructure updates, housing developments, economic development announcements, grant funding awards, city park updates, and more for the month of September 2024! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at .
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Ep. 197: Tom Rayman & Jeff Schroeder
08/26/2024
Ep. 197: Tom Rayman & Jeff Schroeder
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Tom Rayman and Jeff Schroeder of the Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course. To learn more about the Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course, . Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at .
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Ep. 196: 2024 TASTE & Ironman National
08/19/2024
Ep. 196: 2024 TASTE & Ironman National
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Larry Paarlberg and Jessica Bokhart of TASTE to discuss what's to come for this year's beloved event taking place at the Lew Wallace Study & Museum. We also spoke with Mikey Waynes of Tom's Marine Sales & Service to talk about the 11th Annual Ironman National. And the best part? Both of these events are taking place on Saturday, August 24th in Crawfordsville! To learn more about the TASTE of Montgomery County, . To learn more about the 11th Annual Ironman National and to get tickets, . Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at . Read More Read More
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Ep. 195: Montgomery County Update (August 2024)
08/12/2024
Ep. 195: Montgomery County Update (August 2024)
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Tom Klein for an update on everything going on within Montgomery County's government, including courthouse renovations, the Purple Heart Parkway Expansion project, and Nucor projects. To learn more about Montgomery County and its various departments, click Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at . Read More
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Ep. 194: General Update (August 2024)
08/05/2024
Ep. 194: General Update (August 2024)
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 information you've been looking for on all the city projects from infrastructure updates, housing developments, economic development announcements, grant funding awards, city park updates, and more! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at . Read More
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Ep. 193: Karyn Douglas
07/29/2024
Ep. 193: Karyn Douglas
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Karyn Douglas, who is the Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Crawfordsville. For more information about the Clerk-Treasurer's Office, click Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed:
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Ep. 192: Dr. Julio Enriquez-Ornelas
07/22/2024
Ep. 192: Dr. Julio Enriquez-Ornelas
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Dr. Julio Enriquez-Ornelas, who is the inaugural Director of Latino Partnerships at Wabash College. For more information about La Alianza and other student clubs/organizations at Wabash, To learn more about the incoming Wabash Latino Community Center, Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed:
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Ep. 191: 2024 Crawfordsville Farmers Market Season
07/15/2024
Ep. 191: 2024 Crawfordsville Farmers Market Season
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Jennifer Forney and Taylor Ratcliff to talk about the Crawfordsville Farmers Market, which is held every Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM at Pike Place. Each season lasts from May until September. For more information about the Crawfordsville Farmers Market and how to become a vendor, click . Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed:
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Ep. 190: Road Construction Updates & Guest Host Introduction
07/08/2024
Ep. 190: Road Construction Updates & Guest Host Introduction
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we have updates regarding current road construction projects from big to small. We are also introducing our guest host Kurtis Broadstreet! To learn more about current and upcoming road construction projects across Indiana, please click . 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. 189: General Update
07/01/2024
Ep. 189: General Update
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 informaton you've been looking for on all the city projects from infrastructure updates, housing developments, economic development announcements, grant funding awards, city park updates, 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. 188: Crawfordsville Main Street Workshop, Summer Programs, and more!
06/24/2024
Ep. 188: Crawfordsville Main Street Workshop, Summer Programs, and more!
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Erin Azar & Judi Kleine, representing Crawfordsville Main Street. They dive into Crawfordsville Main Street's upcoming Heritage Trades/Historic Preservation Trades Workshop, the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Grant program, and of course the popular summer events programs with First Fridays and Lunch on the Plaza. To learn even more about the Heritage Trades/Historic Preservation Workshop, visit their website: To learn more about the Architecture & Engineering Grant, 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. 187: Crawfordsville's Juneteenth Celebration
06/17/2024
Ep. 187: Crawfordsville's Juneteenth Celebration
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Shannon Hudson and Vicke Elmore Hudson-Swisher and they share all about the first Crawfordsville Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration will take place the weekend of June 28th through June 30th. Events featured are a lecture by Eunice Trotter, a Soul Stroll, and a Gospel Sing. Listen to this episode to learn more about some of Crawfordsville's Black history as well as learn about this upcoming community event that is open and free to all. To learn even more about the Crawfordsville Juneteenth Celebration, 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. 186: 2024 Strawberry Festival
06/10/2024
Ep. 186: 2024 Strawberry Festival
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by representitives from the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival. We are celebrating 50 years of Strawberry Festivals in our community and this episode will share all the information you need to know about enjoying the weekend! The Strawberry Fest will be held Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16th 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. 185: General Update
06/03/2024
Ep. 185: General Update
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 informaton you've been looking for on all the city projects from infrastructure updates, housing developments, economic development announcements, grant funding awards, city park updates, 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. 184: Meet Cristian Cantu - Wabash College Summer Intern
05/27/2024
Ep. 184: Meet Cristian Cantu - Wabash College Summer Intern
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have a special guest, Cristian Cantu, our City summer intern! Cris is a Wabash College student studying English & Rhetoric and he is involved with the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse (WDPD) program and he is the incoming president for the student group, La Alianza. Cris will be working on getting connected with city departments and community partners to make resources more readily available and accessible to the Spanish-Speaking community as well as the community as a whole. Cris will be attending events, meetings, and learning from Mayor Barton and his team throughout the summer. 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. 183: City Council
05/20/2024
Ep. 183: City Council
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we go over all things about City Council. We cover everything from "what is city council?" to "how can I get something added to the agenda for council meetings?". If you've been wanting to learn more about what the role of City Council is or how the meetings operate, listen for all your answers! 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. 182: Frequently Asked Questions
05/13/2024
Ep. 182: Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have a special episode going over some of the City's most frequently asked questions. Have you been wondering where City meetings are held? Can you have chickens in the city? Is there something really happening with the Ben Hur Building? Listen to this episode to learn more about some of our most popular questions. 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. 181: General Update
05/06/2024
Ep. 181: General Update
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. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville. Listen to learn more about infrastructure updates, housing development, city park updates, 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. 180: Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars
04/29/2024
Ep. 180: Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by special guests Darla Goodrich, Steve Frees, Skylar Stevenson, and Jane Christophersen to talk all about the Youth Service Bureau's Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars event coming up on May 18th! Listen to learn more about what to expect for this year's 10th Anniversary for the event! 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 Yodel Community Calendar: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 179: Montgomery County General Update
04/22/2024
Ep. 179: Montgomery County General Update
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 what projects are currently happening and what's on the horizon for the County such as property taxes, Nucor Road Overpass, Courthouse Renovations & more! For more information, check out the County website at Yodel Community Calendar: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 178: Indiana Small Business Development Center & Fusion 54
04/15/2024
Ep. 178: Indiana Small Business Development Center & Fusion 54
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kelly Price from Fusion 54 as well as Tim Branyan and Jordan Jicha from the Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC). Tim & Jordan share with us how the ISBDC can help support small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community through a partnership with Fusion 54. If you want to learn more about the programs and services that the ISBDC has to offer, visit their website at Yodel Community Calendar: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 177: League of Women Voters Event "Teaching Our Children to Read"
04/08/2024
Ep. 177: League of Women Voters Event "Teaching Our Children to Read"
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kathy Steele, Wendy Myers, and Brittany Cooper to discuss the upcoming League of Women Voters Panel Event: "Teaching Our Children to Read". This event will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00PM in the Crawfordsville High School Commons Area. Listen to learn more about the Science of Reading, how schools are helping improve literacy development, as well as how parents can help their children at home! Yodel Community Calendar: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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Ep. 176: General Update
04/01/2024
Ep. 176: General Update
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. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville! 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. 175: Kiwanis Pancake Week with Kyle Brown & Paul Jedele
03/25/2024
Ep. 175: Kiwanis Pancake Week with Kyle Brown & Paul Jedele
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kyle Brown, representing the Kiwanis Club, and Paul Jedele the owner of our local McDonald's locations. Kyle and Paul share with us more information about the upcoming Pancake Week (March 25-30) as well as how the funds raised by Kiwanis will help to support our community! Purchase $6 tickets for Pancake Week from a Kiwanian, at Shop Small Shop Handmade, and at the Youth Service Bureau. Yodel Community Calendar: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at Read More
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Ep. 174: Montgomery County Leadership Academy with Jeremy Lemus
03/18/2024
Ep. 174: Montgomery County Leadership Academy with Jeremy Lemus
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: To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at
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