#LovinLebanon Podcast

Potential changes to Lebanon Street/State Road 39 continue to a hot topic throughout our community. In episode 223 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we sit down with Craig Parks.

Craig is a Lebanon resident, but he's also the VP of Engineering Avenew, the firm helping to plan for the future of the main artery through town.

He gives us his perspective, as not only someone who lives here, but also someone who's done this before elsewhere.

To take the State Road 39/Lebanon Street survey, click here

It's 4H fair time in Boone County! This special Friday edition of the #LovinLebanon Podcast is here to provide a preview. This time around Fair Board President Morgan Blackwell and 4H Educator Stephanie Gay join us to share what we can expect July 19th through the 26th.

Stephanie and Morgan also get us set for the tractor pull and queen program...taking place tonight!!

Get more 4H Fair Info: https://www.boonecounty4h.org/fair

Episode 221 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast shines the light on four significant topics within our community: Water, the LEAP District, the future of State Road 39, and future public safety locations.

Mayor Matt Gentry joins us, to provide updates as our city continues to grow...and set itself up for the future.

An Emmy Award winner and Lebanon business owner joins us for episode 220 of The #LovinLebanon Podcast...Mel McMahon from Indiana Owned & Indiana Gifts was part of the team that told the story of artist Nancy Noel entitled "Art & Soul."

Mel talks about her involvement in this piece and winning an Emmy. She also recaps the growth of her downtown Lebanon shop...and she dreams out loud about what the future holds.

If you haven't seen it already, there's a new piece of public art popping up around our community. It's called the Lebanon Story Booth, and it wants to hear from you!

The team behind this effort: Anita Gordon, Missy Krulik, and Corey Kutz join us for this episode. We find out how they came up with the idea, how well has it been received.

Episode 219 starts now!

More on the Lebanon Story Booth: https://lebanon.in.gov/lebanonstorybooth/

Ladies, this one's for you. In Episode 218 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we've got more info on the Ladies Love Lebanon weekend. This first ever event happens from July 11th to the 13th. Sarah Howell and Jessie Fleming join us to chat all about it. They'll tell you what you can expect...right now!

Event Info: https://heartoflebanon.org/ladies-love-lebanon-weekend-getaway-in-downtown-lebanon/

Buy your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-love-lebanon-weekend-book-edition-tickets-1309208420629?aff=oddtdtcreator

After more than a decade, a vacant piece of property will be transformed. In Episode 217 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we chat with Pam Verbarg with The Arc of Greater Boone County.

The Arc recieved a grant to add this amenity for all, just off The Big 4 Trail, along West Main Street. Development details and a completion timeline are all included in this episode!

I think we can all agree - big things are happening throughout Boone County. Someone who has seen that growth firsthand is our guest for Episode 216 of our #LovinLebanon Podcast.

Andrea Kern is the new Executive Director of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation...but as you'll hear...she has extensive countywide knowledge.

Andrea recaps the hiring process and what she's been doing to hit the ground running.

More on the Boone EDC: https://www.betterinboone.org/

For Episode 215 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we learn more about the Eli Lilly Foundry. This development is located off State Road 32, within the State's LEAP District.

Matthew Comparato and Geoffrey Lewis join us for this episode. We get more info on the project timeline, what will take place within the facility, and how this development will effect our community.

Stay up to date on the progress of the Foundry site: https://thefoundrypartners.com/

The excitement continues to build for Boone County Summer Fest 2025! Two great days of live music, fantastic food, and shopping options are ahead on May 30th & 31st.

For Episode 214, we chat with Ellie Brown and Amanda Leet from The Janeways. This all-female rock group opens for The Flying Toasters on Friday night. Find out how these five ladies got together to chase a dream.

Learn more about The Janeways: https://www.thejanewaysband.com/

Learn more about Boone County Summer Fest 2025: https://www.facebook.com/share/16ZKcbD8YE/