Welcome to Plugged In La Porte, the podcast highlighting La Porte, Indiana's people, places, and events. In each episode, host Nate Loucks interviews guests, including business owners, community stakeholders, and political leaders, to delve into the unique stories, perspectives, and challenges that make La Porte a vibrant community. Through these conversations, you will learn about La Porte's latest developments, challenges, and opportunities and gain a deeper understanding of the values and ...
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Episode 14: Dr. Sandra Wood - Part 2
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In Part 2 of this special edition of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks sits down with La Porte Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood to discuss the repurposing of Lincoln Elementary School, the vision for the Career & Technical Education Center at the former Boston building, and the newly understood importance of marketing…
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Episode 13: Dr. Sandra Wood - Part 1
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In Part 1 of this special edition of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks sits down with La Porte Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood to understand her journey from beginning as a Spanish teacher at South Central to her new role at LPCSC, her initial thoughts on La Porte, and the issues facing our district.…
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Episode 12: Craig Phillips & Nick Minich
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In this episode of Plugged In La Porte, Host Nate Loucks sits down with City of La Porte Director of Community Development & Planning, Craig Phillips, and City Engineer, Nick Minich, to discuss housing, the reason for TIFs and updates on projects including 39 North, LincolnWALK, and Indiana Avenue.De către Plugged in La Porte
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Episode 11: Heather Ennis and Blake Murray
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In episode 11, host Nate Loucks sits down with Heather Ennis, President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, to discuss her journey to the Forum and how she fuels her passion for making the region the best place to be. Blake Murray, Co-Owner at Bare Bones Gastropub, shares how he got his start as our Small Business Spotlight. Learn about how you…
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Episode 10: A Look at New York Blower & An Update on City Events
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In the 10th episode, host Nate Loucks sits down with New York Blower Company Executive VP of Operations and COO Scott Hamilton to discuss the company's history, his personal journey and the new $5M investment office and greenspace slated for Factory Street. We also play a little trivia game with Civic and City Events Director Brett Binversie while …
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Episode 9: A Look at Drug Court & an Update on our City Parks
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In the 9th episode of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks sits down with Honorable Judge Greta Friedman and Sergeant Adam Hannon of La Porte County Drug Court to inform our listeners of the process and criteria for the program and how it has been making a difference in our community since 2012. Additionally, City of La Porte Park & Recreation Sup…
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Episode 8: City Events & Economic Development
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In the eighth episode, host Nate Loucks discusses the upcoming summer events with Brett Binversie, particularly the Civic Concert Series and Taco Fest. We also finally got LEAP Executive Director Bert Cook on the pod to give our listeners a look into economic development in the City of La Porte, and yes, we are talking about Microsoft!…
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Episode 7: Summer Park Programs & Great News with Chris Mahlmann
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In the 7th episode of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks sits down with City Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber to discuss the upcoming summer events including LakeFest, Movies in the Park, and more. They also get into the Scott Field housing proposal. Additionally, Chris Mahlmann, Founder of GreatNews.Life, recalls his journey from finance to c…
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A Sweet Conversation with Courtney Dickman and an Update on Our Parks
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In the sixth episode, Nate Loucks has a compelling and insightful conversation with Courtney Dickman, the Co-Owner of Downtown Delights. Courtney shares her unique perspectives on the challenges and successes of running a business in the downtown area, offering valuable insights into the local business landscape and her vision for the future of Dow…
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AMA with Mayor Tom Dermody and City Events with Brett Binversie
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In episode 5 of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks asks Mayor Tom Dermody the burning questions, and discusses the upcoming events happening in the City of La Porte with Director of the Civic and City Events, Brett Binversie.De către Plugged in La Porte
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A Candid Conversation with State Rep Jim Pressel & Exploring our Parks and Lakes
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In episode 4 of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks delves into state legislature with State Representative - District 20, Jim Pressel, and discusses our natural resources and upcoming plans for our beautiful parks and lakes with City of La Porte Park & Recreation Superintendent, Mark Schreiber.De către Plugged in La Porte
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Education, Elections, and Events in La Porte
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In this engaging third episode of Plugged In La Porte, host Nate Loucks delves into significant topics impacting the community with his distinguished guests: Dr. Peggy Hinckley from the LaPorte Community School Corporation, Brett Binversie from the Civic Auditorium, and LaPorte County Clerk Heather Stevens. The discussion provides insights into the…
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A Candid Conversation with LaPorte County Council Leaders and Jessica Granger of Thode Floral
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Welcome to the second episode of Plugged In La Porte, a podcast hosted by Nate Loucks that aims to keep La Porte, Indiana, residents curious, connected, and informed of the city's latest developments and initiatives. In this episode, Nate sat down with two La Porte County Council members: Michael Rosenbaum, former County Council President, and Rand…
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Indiana Career Pathways, Community Development, and Annexation
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Welcome to the debut episode of Plugged In LaPorte, a podcast hosted by Nate Loucks that aims to keep the residents of LaPorte, Indiana, curious, connected, and plugged in with the city's latest developments and initiatives. In this first episode, Nate sat down with two City of LaPorte employees: Craig Phillips, the Community Development and Planni…
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