Let's Talk Wakarusa

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By: Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce

We look forward to bringing you insight into living in a small town. Wakarusa, Indiana located in Northern Indiana is Knee Deep in Charm. With a strong history, family values, and residents with big hearts, Chris Knight and Brock Rose bring a new chapter to Wakarusa. Listen in and discover just what we have to offer.

Maple Syrup Festival 2026
04/15/2026

Listen in to this joint Podcast between Senior Talk Michiana & Lets Talk Wakarusa. We will be talking about The 57th Annual Maple Syrup Festival in Wakarusa, with Jenny Neely.


Schrock Homes (Wakarusa Housing)
03/09/2026

Brock talks with Denny Miller from Schrock Homes about residential growth in Wakarusa. Sit back and take a listen.


Edward Jones-Clint Clark
02/20/2026

Join Brock as he talks with new chamber member Clint Clark from Edward Jones. Learn more about what Edward Jones is, and how they create community connections.


Downtown Farmers Market
02/13/2026

Listen as we talk with Katie Moore, Manager of the Downtown Farmers Market.


Senior Talk Michiana
02/05/2026

Brock Interviews Tom Rose, founder of Senior Talk Michiana.

www.seniortalkmichiana.org


Rob & Brock Talk Wakarusa 2026
01/29/2026

Brock talks with Rob Slagle, Town Manager of Wakarusa. Look back at 2025 and looking forward to 2026.


Galentines Event
01/22/2026

Join Brock as he discusses the upcoming Galentines event, with Rachel Fras. The Evet is scheduled for February 7th, 2026 from 11-2 At Doc Abel Pavilion.


Season 2 | Episode 18 - Small Town
12/08/2025

Chris & Brock discuss Small Town USA. Wakarusa is a great place to live, work, and visit.


Season 2 | Episode 17 - Caring Hands It's Cold & Flu Season
11/06/2025

Join Chris & Brock for a great conversation With Jana from Caring Hands Clinic. What great show we had.


Discover them on the web at:https://caringhandsclinicin.com/


Season 2 | Episode 16 - Town Updates
10/23/2025

Brock & Chris talk about all things Wakarusa. Festivals, Special Events, and Town improvements. Listen in and discover more.


Season 2 | Episode 15 - Jon Andrews (Parks Board)
10/09/2025

Brock & Chris speak with Jon Andrews with the Wakarusa Parks Board. Listen in and find out what's going on.


Season 2 | Episode 14 - Seifert Drug
09/11/2025

Joining us on this podcast is Jeff Clements & Sydney Guevara from Seifert RX in Wakarusa. Don't forget we are getting close to cold & flu season contact us for your vaccinations. Phone: 574-862-1454.


Season 2 | Episode 13 - Papa's Woodworking LLC
08/28/2025

Tommy is in the studio with Chris & I today and we're talking wood products. Pappas Woodworking calls Wakarusa its home away from home. Listen in.


Season 2 | Episode 12 - Birds of a feather
08/14/2025

Lets Talk Wakarusa Welcome Rachel Fras, from Birds of Feather Salon. Listen in to this new business owner in town discuss why she chose Wakarusa.


Season 2 | Episode 11 - Rieth - Rohrer - Ehret - Lienhart Funeral Home
07/31/2025

Listen in on our conversation and learn more about the funeral home business. Compassion and community assist us through tough times.


Season 2 | Episode 10 - Summer Catch Up
07/14/2025

Catch up on all the summer events and upcoming events when Brock & Chris discuss all the excitement happening in Wakarusa.


Season 2 | Episode 9 - The Center - Mark Mikel
06/16/2025

Mark Mikel joins us to discus his organization and the impact it is having on the Wanee Community.


Season 2 | Episode 8 - Quality Window and Door
05/30/2025

Jon us an listen to the story of Quality Window & Door. Nate King gives us insights on their family owned business and why small town charm is part of the story.


Season 2 | Episode 7 - J&N Stone
05/19/2025

Join us on this episode of Let's Talk Wakarusa and learn more about J&N Stone. Thank you to Jack Jr. for his time to sit down and talk with us.


Season 2 | Episode 6 - Maple Syrup Festival Recap
05/01/2025

The Maple Syrup Festival is a wrap! Listen in to see how things went this year. We are starting to plan for 2026. We thank all of those who attended.


Season 2 | Episode 5 - Tim Hershberger
04/17/2025

Join Chris Knight & Brock Rose as they speak with the Town Marshal, Tim Hershberger


Season 2 | Episode 4 - The Wood Edge
04/03/2025

Bob from The Wood Edge is our guest on this episode. Learn more about this great new business in Wakarusa.


Season 2 | Episode 3 - Rob Slagle
03/13/2025

Our new town manager joins us on this episode to talk about the future of Wakarusa and share his vision for our charming community.


Season 2 | Episode 2 - Caring Hands
02/24/2025

If you are looking for a holistic approach to healthcare that addresses all areas of health and well-being without insurance companies dictating your care, then you have found a home for your family medical needs.

Our mission is to provide medical care that you need to help heal you and your family.


Website: https://caringhandsclinicin.com/


Comprehensive

Primary CareChronic Disease ManagementPreventive CareVaccination ClinicMental HealthMedical Foot CareDOT Physicals


Specialty

Urgent Carewith late hoursWomen’s HealthUltrasound Services(First Glimpse) general and specialized ultrasoundCAT Scan...


Season 2 | Episode 1 - Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group
01/23/2025

We are a volunteer operated non-profit dog rescue located in Northern Indiana. We are a NO KILL rescue with a mission to spay or neuter every dog that comes through our rescue.  Our mission is a direct response to counteract the overpopulation of unwanted dogs.


Season 1 | Episode 14 - Brock & Chris
12/26/2024

Brock & Chris recap 2024 and look forward to 2025. Happy New Year.


Season 1 | Episode 13 - Martin Brothers
12/09/2024

Jay Kinney from Martin Brothers Contracting join us today. Checkout their beautiful homes and projects at: https://www.martinbroscontracting.com/



Season 1 | Episode 12 - A Small Town Noel
11/21/2024

Join Chris & Brock as they talk Wakarusa. The Historical Christmas Tree Lighting and the special gathering that's happening this year.


Gather with us in the heart of downtown as we celebrate a remarkable milestone—70 years of our cherished annual tree lighting! This beloved tradition is the oldest outdoor tree lighting in Indiana, and this year, we’re pulling out all the stops to make it truly extraordinary. 


Experience the festive atmosphere at Doc’s Pavilion, where a delightful Christmas Market will be brimming with unique gifts and seasonal treats. Enjoy t...


Season 1 | Episode 11 - Pro IT
11/04/2024

Offering high quality technology solutions at an affordable price since 2000. We work with a wide variety of clients ranging from individual house calls for personal computers to corporate technology design, implementation, and support.



Season 1 | Episode 10 - Cook's Pizza
10/21/2024

Learn more about the Icon that Cook's Pizza is in Wakarusa.


Season 1 | Episode 9 - Shortstop Inn
10/07/2024

Gabe & Shelly Sterling are joining us in the studio today. Lets Talk about the The Shortstop Family Inn.


Season 1 | Episode 8 - Larimer Furniture
09/23/2024

Lets Talk Wakarusa chats with Landis & Aria Skaggs about Larimer Furniture. This episode was so entertaining for many reasons. Check it out and see why?


Season 1 | Episode 7 - Upcoming Fall Events
09/09/2024

Brock & Chris talk Wakarusa Fall events


Season 1 | Episode 6 - Billie Roeder (Doc Abel)
08/26/2024

Today, we're having a conversation with Billie Roeder about the legacy of Doc Abel. His life in Wakarusa was dedicated to helping people. Tune in to hear the stories that have been passed down for generations. Doc's unmatched passion for his town and its residents will be highlighted.


Season 1 | Episode 5 - Wellfield Botanic Gardens
08/12/2024

Our Vision: We accept as truth that humans are inseparable from nature. The Gardens will strive to provide a shared natural and made environment of unique beauty that attracts, inspires, and educates in a setting dedicated to the celebration of nature, art, and community.


The Mission of Wellfield Botanic Gardens is to celebrate the inseparable relationship between water and life, inspire creativity and lifelong learning, foster stewardship of our natural world, and grow community.


1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana

1 -574-266-2006

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Season 1 | Episode 4 - Richmonds Feed, Pet and Boutique
07/29/2024

An Interview with Jenny Neely one of the owners at Richmond's Feed Services. More than just a feed store.


Richmond's Feed Service & Boutique

704 E Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN, United States, Indiana

574) 862-2984

shelly@richmondsfeed.com

richmonds-feed-service.myshopify.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmonds.feed.5


Season 1 | Episode 3 - New to You
07/15/2024

Brock & Chris talk with the owner of New To You Consignment Store in Wakarusa. A great story, take a listen.


New To You Consignment Store

109 E Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN, United States, Indiana

(574) 361-3571

Sweldy823@gmail.com

wakarusachamber.com/Directory/Shopping.html


Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newtoyoudowntownwakarusa/




Lets Talk Wakarusa
06/27/2024

This podcast features Holly Landis, Wakarusa Town Manger & Tori Schwartz from the Garage Coffee Shop. Chris & Brock get educated on Tree Boards, and debate coffee vs tea. Join us for a small town podcast.


Town of Wakarusa Website:https://townofwakarusa.com/


Garage Coffee Shop Website: https://the-garage-coffee-shop.square.site/


Chamber Website: https://wakarusachamber.com/


Season 1 | Episode 1 - Wakarusa Dime Store
06/17/2024

Brock & Chris embark on the maiden voyage with their first episode. Join them as they talk about Wakarusa, IN and interview Kiley Wiess from the Wakarusa Dime Store. Subscribe to this channel to be updated when our new episodes are live. Now sit back and enjoy!