#LovinLebanon Podcast

Boone County Senior Services is a tremendous asset throughout Lebanon, and of course all of Boone County. BCSSI takes a three-pronged approach to service: transportation, in-home care, and programs and activities. The organization recently wrapped up its 7th Annual BCSSI Olympics where more than 100 seniors competed in a number of different events!

Boone County Senior Services Executive Director Anita Bowen joins the #LovinLebanon Podcast to recap this year’s Senior Olympics festivities, but also to highlight other great initiatives taking place around the community, benefitting neighbors of all ages!

Anita also previews this year’s Senior Health & Wellness Expo, taking place on Saturday, October 1st, from 9am until noon at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds.

The addition of art. Murals. Creatives. Community

All are topics discussed on Episode 92 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, with Tetia Lee, CEO of The Arts Federation(TAF). Under Lee's leadership, TAF has been able to augment the arts in downtown Lafayette through Wabash Walls...a mural celebration that attracts artists from all over the globe! Lee shares how the addition of art has had a positive ripple effect on area: tourism, economic development, and quality of life. The Arts Federation now works with 14 other area counties to help them increase artistic efforts.

Prior to recording the episode, Lee took a tour of Lebanon, taking a look at current artistic offerings. Listen as she shares her honest feedback, and offers recommendations as Lebanon continues to grow.

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Lebanon High School Social Studies teacher Josh DeBard didn't dream of growing up to become a teacher, but now it's tough for him to picture doing anything else. DeBard's ability to relate and engage young people, making history come alive, has made him a favorite for students and is being recognized statewide.

In Episode 91 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, DeBard shares where he was when he learned that he was a Teacher of the Year finalist, and how listening to his mother got his journey in education started.

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The law enforcement journey for Lebanon Police Department Assistant Chief Amy Dickerson has spanned a little more than two decades. It began with the desire to help others, and to prove to herself that she could do it. 

Dickerson has risen to the challenge ever since, and has risen through the LPD ranks, in a department and field predominantly occupied by men. Dickerson is now LPD's first ever Assistant Chief.

Assistant Chief Dickerson joins us for Episode 90 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. She shares how serving in a variety of different roles helped prepare her to help lead LPD. 

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Dustin Grove is returning to his roots. Dustin grew up in Lebanon, and graduated from Lebanon High School. For the last two decades he has been a broadcaster, most recently at WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis. Recently, the award-winning anchor and reporter felt the call of the classroom.

In Episode 89 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, "Mr. Grove" shares what sparked the change, and why he chose to return home to the Lebanon Community School Corporation to educate young people.

Listen as he shares some of his most memorable moments...and a blooper he'll never forget!

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If you look around Lebanon, or read news headlines, it's easy to see that there's a lot going on throughout the city. New neighborhoods and businesses are being added, and new attractions are moving forward.

City of Lebanon Planning Director Ben Bontrager joins us for Episode 88 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to share updates on four of the City's largest projects: Hickory Junction(former Holiday Inn site), the Waterford development, housing growth, and Lebanon's speculative building.

Ben shares where these efforts currently stand, and what residents can expect moving forward. 

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American costume designer Edith Head is quoted as saying, "You can have anything you want in life, if you dress for it."

Success, and equipping women for it is the theme of Episode 87 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast.

Jeronna Bolden, the Program Manager at Dress for Success Indy and Boone County Economic Development Manager, Talent Development, Sarah Ford discuss efforts that are being taken to maximize the potential of women in Boone County. The Boone EDC and Dress for Success Indy are teaming up to both empower and inspire women of various walks of life.

In the episode, Jeronna and Sarah share the details of the collaboration between DFS and the EDC, as well as an upcoming clothing drive, beginning August 5th!

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Habitat for Humanity of Boone County has been busy in Lebanon, helping area families experience home ownership, while providing an opportunity for residents and social organizations to volunteer in the community.

Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Executive Director Liz Qua joins Episode 86 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to share success stories, but also highlight various ways Habitat for Humanity is expanding the services it offers!

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity here.

Small businesses are such an important part of a community, and being a small business owner often poses a unique set of challenges. The Boone County Economic Development Corporation recently launched Co.Lab to help small businesses throughout the county, not only keep their respective doors open, but to thrive.

Boone EDC Entrepreneurship & Innovation Manager, Claire Collett, and Between the Pages Bookstore Co-Owner Brian Alford join us for Episode 85 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Brian recently attended the first Co.Lab cohort, and recently relocated to a new Lebanon location: 2350 North Lebanon Street.

Listen to the episode to learn more about the move, and an effort to help move small businesses throughout Boone County forward!

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350 people -> benefitting 3,000...that's what is set to take place during Serve Day 2022. This year's event is slated for Saturday, July 16th, running from 11am-3pm. Several projects are taking place all around Boone County as part of the effort.

Event organizer, Amber Rust, from Freedom Church, joins Episode 84 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to share Serve Day details. The event coincides with Back-to-School Bash. Volunteers are still needed, so sign up and get details!