Crawfordsville Connection

Welcome to a special episode of Crawfordsville Connection. For this episode, we have the 2026 State of the County address. President of the Board of Commissioners Dan Guard 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 [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jamey Goins, Ronald "Flip" Walters, and Kate Lindsay to talk all about the Human Library Event co-sponsored by Humans United for Equality (HUE) and the Crawfordsville District Public Library. The Human Library is an event meant to create a safe space where topics can be openly discussed between human "books" and their "readers".

Event Details:

• Saturday, February 28th | 10AM-2PM
• Location: Crawfordsville District Public Library
• Free & open to anyone!

Learn more about the event:

• https://www.huemoco.org/the-human-library
• https://crawfordsvillelibrary.in.gov/the-human-library-2026/
• https://www.facebook.com/events/1198891895130836

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 [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Annie Strader, Janna Bennett, and AKIRASH to talk about the artist-in-residence program at Wabash College. Listen to learn more about how you can see AKIRASH's work, have the opportunity to interact & learn more about art through drop-in workshops, and more!

Wabash College art and gallery information: https://www.wabash.edu/academics/art/gallery/current

Carnegie Museum information: https://carnegiemuseum.in.gov/

Find our community events in one easy and convenient location on our 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 [email protected]

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 - Listen to learn about upcoming projects, new retail opportunities, housing developments, and community updates.

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 [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we're joined by Ashley Menard, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Free Clinic, and Judy Pfledderer, Secretary of the Free Clinic Board, to discuss the impact of Meals on Wheels in our community.

We talk about the history of the program, how meals are prepared and delivered, who is eligible, and how the program ensures no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Mayor Todd Barton also shares his experience delivering meals and why Meals on Wheels is so important to quality of life in Crawfordsville. We also highlight volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved.

Learn more or sign up for Meals on Wheels: www.mcfreeclinic.org/mealsonwheels

Montgomery County Free Clinic: 765-362-3244 Contact Ashley Menard: [email protected]

Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville

To ask questions or submit podcast topic ideas, email Sarah Sommer at [email protected] .

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Megan Huckstep, Planning Director and Brandy Allen, Director of Operations and Community Development for an in-depth conversation about the City of Crawfordsville's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

In this episode, we break down what a UDO is, why the City is working to adopt one, and how it differs from the development code currently in place. We also walk through what changes residents can expect, who may be impacted, and the public approval process moving forward.

To review the draft version of the Unified Development Ordinance: https://www.crawfordsville.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1369/1202026-Plan-Commission-Public-Hearing-Notice

To reach out to Megan, you can contact her at [email protected]

Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville

To ask any questions about this podcast or submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at [email protected]

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. Is 7Brew coming to Crawfordsville? What board appointments are open? Where do I pay my property taxes? Listen to this episode to learn more about some of our most popular questions.

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 [email protected]

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 - Listen to learn about upcoming projects, new retail opportunities, housing developments, and community updates.

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 [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are recapping the 2025 year filled with projects, community growth, travel, and all things Crawfordsville! Listen for a year-end wrap-up detailing all the accomplishments, some setbacks, and the work that is to continue into 2026.

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 [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we take a deeper dive into the City of Crawfordsville's 2026 Budget following final approval from the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). In this episode, we walk through the full budget process, explain how tax rates are set, and break down the approved fund amounts so residents can better understand where dollars are allocated and how City services are funded.

Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville

To ask any questions about this podcast or submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at [email protected].