Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

On this episode of Foundation Fridays on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, thanks to the Nebraska Community Foundation, Sheila hears from two members of the Rock County Community Fund, Kayla Fischer and Leah Hagan. Hear about their community center, their school, and so many more community building projects in this beautiful small town in the Nebraska Sandhills. They also talk about how the...

On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond, Sheila walks through the first part of her recent familiarization trip to Chicago Southland with Scott Rude, Public Relations Manager for Visit Chicago Southland. You'll hear about their luxurious, but made-for-anyone stay at the very new Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Resort, plus the charm and vibrancy of the Village of Homewood. As a pre-FAM fo...

On this Episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, hear about the Railside Sculpture Walk in Grand Island, Nebraska, plus more things to see and do in that Business Improvement District. You'll also hear about SWAN or Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska, including where to find the sculptures, the selection process and more! Listen where you love to listen! Thank you for loving, sharing, and s...

In this Foundation Friday episode, Norma and Amelia, grandmother and granddaughter, share their deep love for Spencer, Nebraska, highlighting how community involvement, youth engagement, and local projects foster a thriving small town. Discover the stories behind the Spencer Community Foundation Fund and the importance of legacy, collaboration, and community pride. Listen where you love to listen...

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, it's an introduction to your host along with a brief recap of recent episodes and events; plus what's ahead, including new episodes, educational and networking opportunities for you, an adventure packed giveaway and more! Follow the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; and remember to subscribe and follow on your favorite...

This episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska is Part 1 featuring Knox County. Listen in to hear about some of the adventures host Sheila Jenkinson had with Stacy Miller of Visit Knox County, plus a new foodie passport and unique ways to enjoy the natural beauty of this large county. Find this episode wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and remember to follow along on social media to s...

On this Foundation Friday Episode on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast thanks to the Nebraska Community Foundation, hear from Darren Vanness and Rod Banks who are on the Wausa Community Foundation Fund. They talk to Sheila about building up what they like to call their forever fund to continually improve the quality of life in their small Nebraska town for years to come, as well as the teamw...

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, find a place near two rivers to grab a coffee or treat, a nearby hotel that feels like comfy stay in someone's home, and a stay in downtown Lincoln that pulls out all the stops. Listen where you love to listen and remember to subscribe and follow for more! Thanks for listening! https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/l...

On this special bonus episode, hear from Rachel Sissel and Sara Groteluschen about the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference which will be held September 22nd in Kearney, Nebraska. You'll hear about the conference itself and the importance on focusing on children and families in building up strong communities throughout the state. Find out how you can join hundreds of community l...

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, meet Fred Uhe, host of the Backroads & Byways with Fred Uhe Podcast. He is also a regular on The Great Outdoor Radio Show, hosted by Greg Wagner. Hear about his work with tourism currently and in the past and how that led to this new venture through Boomer Radio, plus his connection with host, Sheila Jenkinson, through NETA - the Nebraska...

On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Sheila chats with fellow former radio-personality-gone-podcaster, Todd Studer, of Loess Hills Media and Podcasts about his current shows, how his local roots shine through in all he does, and about how he helps others find their voices through their own podcasts.  Listen where you love to listen and don't forg...

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, it's time to look Pretty & Fabulous in Bertrand, cozy in for a great meal while you're in Holdrege, and find a place to recharge in a tight-knit community in Lincoln. Listen where you find all your favorite podcasts and thank you for liking, following, sharing, and most of all...listening! https://chargingstation.cof...

On this episode of Foundation Fridays on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast Sheila talks to two members of the Creighton Community Foundation, one who grew up in this small town in Nebraska and one who moved there to live and raise a family. Hear from Sam Morrill and Sara Strehle as they talk about the why behind their involvement in this community building effort, their youth involvement, ne...

On this special episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast celebrating National Travel & Tourism week, hear about some highlights throughout Nebraska and discover the real importance and some of the driving factors for promoting tourism throughout the Cornhusker State! Listen where you love to listen! Thank you for sharing! https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/7ffbf4d9-5f93-4681-a435...

On this Foundation Friday episode thanks to the Nebraska Community Foundation, Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast host, Sheila Jenkinson, talks with Perkins County Community Foundation Fund members, Rodolfo Aragon and Dennis Demmel, about the generosity and teamwork they've seen through their community building work including youth engagement, and more! Listen where you love to listen and remembe...

On this episode Sheila talks with the new Executive Director of Visit Nebraska, Jenn Gjerde, about the Nebraska Passport Program, the annual tourism conference, the importance of tourism to the state of Nebraska, and more! Listen wherever you find all of your podcasts and remember to like, follow, and subscribe for more! https://visitnebraska.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/NebraskaTourism Thank...

On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond, Sheila shares some of what she experienced during her recent trip through Visit Lincoln and talks with Executive Director Jeff Maul about just a few of the things to take in when you plan your own visit. Listen where you love to listen! Thank you for sharing, following, listening, and giving the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast all the love! You are...

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts it's a place to stay, play, and dine in Republican City, a hidden gem I stumbled upon that is a local favorite near our state's capitol, and a place to grab some drinks and eats while you fill your freezer in Stanton. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and make sure to follow and subscribe! Visit Shipshewana - https://visitshipshewana.org/ Midwest Travel...

On this episode of Foundation Fridays, Sheila chats with Heidi Kuklis and Emily Morrow from the O'Neill Community Foundation Fund about big things happening in their area. They talk about the community improvements through grant funding, youth involvement, and much more! Listen wherever you find your podcast episodes and make sure to subscribe and follow for more great stories! Find more podcasts...

We're celebrating 200 total episodes on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast with the 84th GSTN episode, featuring what some of the podcast guests LOVE about Nebraska! Listen in wherever you find all of your favorite podcasts and remember to follow along on social media for updates, prizes, and more! Questions? Comments? Other? Email Sheila at growingsmalltownne@gmail.com Thank you to pixabay m...

On this episode, host Sheila Jenkinson chats with the host of the 'Unpack Your Life' podcast, Jane Bond. Hear a bit about her own story and how that evolved into a big change in her own life and a podcast featuring interviews with high-achieving leaders who have made significant, life-changing decisions to reinvent themselves. Listen to both podcasts where you find your favorites, and remember to...

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, it's time to grab an authentic Mexican meal and shop for gifts in Holdrege, find two unique places to eat in one location in Grand Island, and shop a charming gift store in Verdigre boasting handmade items, floral arrangements, and more! Listen where you love to listen and make sure to like, share, subscribe, and follow! https://www.giftsandthingsholdregene.c...

In this episode of the Foundation Fridays on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Sheila chats with Eustis Area Community Foundation Fund member, Judith Brockmeier about their beginnings, the diversity of their board, former grant-funded projects, and the dream of a new library, plus more! Listen where you love to listen and don't forget to like, share, follow, and subscribe! Foundation Friday...

This episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond is part two of two episodes featuring the beautiful, cultural, musical, and more location of Shipshewana, Indiana, right in the heart of Amish Country! Host, Sheila Jenkinson, walks through her three day itinerary thanks to Visit Shipshewana. Hear about great food, buggy rides, pretzel making, basket making, and so much more as you make plans to visit for...

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson talks with the host of The Nebraska History Podcast, Chris Goforth. Hear more about how his background in radio and his work at the Nebraska Historical Society led him to this unique podcast featuring authors and articles from the Nebraska History Magazine in audiobook form. Don't forget to like, follow, share, subsc...