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2nd district Rep. Jackie Walorski updates host Carl Stutsman on her latest efforts in Washington D.C. This includes a call to end extended unemployment payments to incentivize people to get back to work. She also discusses the massive infrastructure bill proposed by the Biden Administration and ongoing efforts to expand child care resources for parents.

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Host Carl Stutsman and Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson join up for their weekly segment. This Monday they talk about the vaccine and how the city has been working to identify barriers between it and local minority communities. They also run down other issues and news around the city such as utility payments, a new chief of staff, and the Grand Prix.

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In one of the best stories to come out of Michiana in recent years Steve Gruber, a descendant of the Plauts family, tells the story of how his grandfather and great-grandfather helped rescue Germans Jews ahead of the holocaust. This amazing family story was kept largely hidden for three quarters of a century before being featured in an upcoming documentary. Gruber gives glimpses into the family story and talks about how the legacy effects him today.

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Host Carl Stutsman gets teh rundown on Elkhart's waterways from City Aquatic Biologist Daragh Deegan. Daragh's job revolves largely around battling the impression that our rivers are dirty and polluted, something that hasn't been the case for decades. The proof is in the river as Daragh walks through several unique fish species that exist in Elkhart that only exist in areas with exceptionally clean water.

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Host Carl Stutsman and RV Industry Association Executive Director Curtis Hemmler discuss the health of the RV Industry as the pandemic winds down. The industry as a whole has seen a massive boom, but there continues to be a huge demand for workers. Hemmler details the RVIA's education initiatives to train more certified techs to work in the industry and how post secondary education is the key to sustaining the industry.

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Host Carl Stutsman talks with Nick Siedl, engineering teacher at Elkhart School's, and coach of ElkLogics. Elk Logics is Elkhart's Robotics team that allows students at the high school level to build and compete with robots on an international level. Siedl talks about the benefits of robotics and how its helping students find stable careers after high school.

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Host Carl Stutsman talks with owner operator Christy Stutzman from the Barns at Nappanee as they open up for their spring season. Christy, who heads up the Round Barn Theater, walks listeners through the performance schedule and the changes that went into effect when they took ownership. She also discusses the development of an original musical that she wrote, scheduled to debut in May.

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Host Carl Stutsman and Athletic Director Brian Buckley talk about the spring sports season. Last year spring sports were cut short or cancelled entirely due to the pandemic, and it's Elkhart first season as a unified high school. Brian offers insight on each individual sport and praises students for their personal fortitude.

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As part of their weekly Monday with the Mayor feature Carl Stutsman and Elkhart Mayor rod Roberson catch up on issues around the city. This week they talk about the ongoing effort to get more people vaccinated around the city, and why it's crucial to open events back up. They also discuss a proposed referendum for the Elkhart Community Schools. Mayor Roberson stands in favor of the referendum, but says the school does need to be held accountable to performance.

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Host Carl Stutsman welcomes Andi Swanson back to the program, she is the founder of the Michiana Small Business FB page that has gained thousands of followers over the past several weeks. Her goal is to create a positive resource for individuals to access to find local stores to shop at and patronize. She talks about her goals for the page and her efforts to maintain a neutral resource that helps everyone equally.

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