In this episode, host Alex Downard chats with Bob Ferguson of Roann, Indiana—a man deeply passionate about the place he calls home. Bob shares Roann’s vision for bringing big ideas to one of Wabash County’s smaller communities and how collaboration with the rest of Wabash County, through the Imagine One 85 initiative, helps bring those ideas to reality.

From a transformational new park project to one of the last remaining working grist mills in the State of Indiana, Bob paints a vivid picture of Roann’s charm, history, and future potential. If you love small-town stories, community pride, and preserving history while dreaming big, this episode will leave you ready to plan a visit to Roann.

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