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It’s the start of a new year in Frankfort, with new members of city council and some new hires in key city positions on the way. How does a mayor embarking on his own third term manage these transitions?

This week in our talk with Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes, we’ll get a progress report on the ongoing construction of Frankfort’s Prairie Creek Park. How do initiatives like Prairie Creek Park and—at the moment—a seasonal ice skating rink bring people downtown, and what are the year-round strategies to keep them there?

Think you know enough about Purdue student history? Well, with 150 years under Purdue's belt there is sure to be some stuff you probably missed out on. The new book Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life gives a coffee-table/scrapbook type look at the rich traditions, pranks, and notable moments for students. To answer your question no, there aren't any photos of the nude Olympics in the book. West Lafayette Public Library Director Nick Schenkel has the review.

Purdue Bands & Orchestra will host the 30th annual Purdue Jazz Festival January 16-18. The weekend will feature concerts and clinics from Mark Buselli and other esteemed jazz musicians as well as adjudicated performances by more than 100 high school and middle school bands and combos. Greg Kostraba spoke with Purdue Jazz Bands Director Mo Trout about the 2020 Festival.

School will be back in session starting next week for Purdue. The Siren and The Spectre might be the perfect horror book for students as the main character is - pause for dramatic effect - a Purdue professor! AHH! Written by West Lafayette High-School Teacher Jonathan Janz, this book is sure to scare you and not just with the presence/existence of the Purdue professor. West Lafayette Library Director Nick Schenkel has the review.

For some, the definition of free speech is that while one person may find another’s statement disagreeable, that doesn’t diminish the right to make that statement.

And so Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski is in a bit of a pickle regarding another drop of KKK flyers in his city. Does he speak out and raise the city’s profile on the issue of racism, or decline to give attention to the litterers and hope they’ll go away when they don’t get much traction?

Are you a fan of detective mysteries, food recipes, and dogs? Believe it or not, there is a book for you. The Spotted Dog is the seventh book in a mystery/foodie series by Kerry Greenwood. The novel follows private eye and baker Corina Chapman uncovering mysteries and serving deliciously baked goods. Featuring recipes for all the foods mentioned in the story, this book will have your tummy rumbling and your mind puzzled. West Lafayette Public Library Director Nick Schenkel has the review.