Inside Our Towns Podcast

May is mental Health Awareness Month.  We spoke with Brandi Christiansen, President and CEO at mental Health America- Wabash Valley Region.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

County Commissioner Tom Murtaugh gives us an audio tour of the courthouse.  We talk about the history of the courthouse, renovations over the years and stories about the courthouse,   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Johnson talked to us about his 38 years as a local football, basketball and baseball official, including Purdue Football games.  We also talked about the need for more officials and how to get started.  He said the best way is to send him an email.  Trent@trentismyagent.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked with Stephen Preischel- Vice President of the Wabash Disc Golf Club.  We talked about the disc golf courses in Lafayette, the events they hold each year and how beginners can get started in Disc Golf.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month we speak with Sergeant Ian O'Shields of the Lafayette Police Department.  We talk about his work in the community, how safe is our community and how to protect yourself around the holidays.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with Sandy, The Founder/Operations Manager at Loving Heart Animal Shelter.  She talked about her shelter, the need for pet management and ways you can help Loving Heart Animal Shelter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we talk with Kier Crites-Chief Engagement Officer for Food Finders.  We talk about the need for the food insecure in our area, The Driveaway Hunger Program and Feed the Need Day.  More info can be found at www.food-finders.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, we talk with Mary Ellis, Executive Director for the Builders Association of Greater Lafayette.  We discuss the Parade of Homes and other projects that BAGL is involved with in our community.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds Director Andy Cline about the new Fairgrounds, the 4-H Fair and future projects for the space.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Walker-Ceo of Greater Lafayette Commerce talks about the health of our businesses and the future of Greater Lafayette.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sp[oke with Jeff Smith, long time News Anchor for WLFI.  We talk soil judging, chickens and of course the news and the changes he has seen over the years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked to Courtney Nave- Assistant Education Director for the Columbian Park Zoo.  We talked about the history of the Zoo and new features coming soon including the Penguin Exhibit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about the New Loeb Stadium with Lafayette Aviators GM David Krakower.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to City of Lafayette Mayor John Dennis about the origin of West Lafayette, his time on the police force, running and other stories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski about the City of Lafayette-Past, Present and Future.  The Mayor also shares stories about growing up in Lafayette.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.