Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

Co-owner of Pfanny's Farm, Julie Pfanstiel, talks to host Sheila Jenkinson about the beginnings of this hands-on educational farm that draws in all ages and even large groups. Hear how the surrounding community has embraced the experience, and find out about annual events, as well as a way to escape the noise of it all through a cozy retreat. Listen to the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast where...

On this episode, it's a Nebraska Junk Jaunt weekend recap, including a unique coffee shop we stopped at on the way that speaks to the creativity of small town Nebraskans. Food was found, junk was bought, shops were seen, and memories were made on our version of this girls' trip.  

On this first episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond, Sheila talks to hosts of the RV There Yet TV Series, Kevin and Patrice McCabe during their visit to the Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park. Hear about their Nebraska visits plus other favorites concerning  travels, adventures, and food. Hear how they met, how the show began, and more. Listen to this bonus content from the Growing Sma...

Host Sheila Jenkinson talks to Vickie Sakurada-Schaepler, Coordinator of the Japanese Hall and History Project at Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering, Nebraska. Vickie talks about the amazing community and state-wide support the Japanese Hall has received and highlights some of the history housed in this unique Nebraska museum. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and please remember to follow...

On this episode, find the gift shop and special lunch spot that prides itself on spreading joy like confetti, explore a stunning park full of flowers, sculptures, a tower, and more; and listen in about recent pop-up travels for the GSTN Podcast. Listen anywhere you love to listen and don't forget to subscribe to the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. htt...

In this episode, host Sheila Jenkinson, summer intern for the GSTN Podcast, Jill Grovijohn, and the General Coordinator for Nebraska's Junk Jaunt, Stacie Roblyer, talk about Nebraska's Junk Jaunt, which is approximately 350 miles of garage sales, yard sales, vendors and more, spanning over 30 communities. Hear how people make this an annual weekend-long event and the lengths some go to in preparat...

On this episode of Sheila's Shout-Outs, you'll meet the Audio Engineer for the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Tanner Ehrisman. Host, Sheila Jenkinson, got thrifty in Stanton and Norfolk, and hear about a an upcoming event in Ponca plus an episode to  feature a couple who share a passion for travel. Listen anywhere your find your favorite podcast episodes!

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson talks to Hastings business owner and community supporter, Cortney Davis about Hastings' efforts to become a Creative District, as well events like Kool Aid Days and the Adams County Fair. Cortney also emphasizes the importance of community support, entrepreneurship, and the impact of small town living on personal ful...

On this episode of Sheila's Shout-Outs, life's a zoo so a family day in Omaha is just the break my family needed. I'm talking coffee again, this time at a patriotic shop in Thedford. I found a cute boutique while on a trip to Scotts Bluff County to highlight; and it's lunch-date time in downtown Norfolk. Listen to the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast where you listen to all of your favorites an...

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson and Amber Bridges with Cuming County Economic and the Bancroft Community Club discuss why she moved back to Nebraska, the annual Harvest Fest, Kids-only Shopping, the John G. Neihardt Center, Puzzles and Beer, other events and activities, and why she considers her home town Small But Mighty! Listen on your favorite p...

          On this episode of Sheila's Shout-Outs you'll hear about a small town store in Hastings that is living up to it's name, music in a park in Norfolk that'll keep you moving, a new place to get caffeinated in Plainview, and a small town newspaper that featured an article about a recent GSTN Podcast episode. Listen wherever you find your podcasts! Show Notes: https://otter.ai/u/74HuS7wmSg35E...

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson brings in Libby McKay who is the executive director of the Elkhorn Valley Museum in Norfolk. Sheila and Libby talk about an upcoming birthday celebration for Johnny Carson, the exhibit that features Johnny in the museum, the current rotating exhibit, community collaborations and events, the history behind the history...

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson chats with Colleen Johnson, Executive Director of the Old West Balloon Fest which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary in Mitchell this August. Colleen and Sheila talk about the event itself, what it's like to be a hot air balloon pilot, the positive impact on the area during the event, some interesting stories, and...

This episode of Sheila's Shoutouts is dedicated to Sheila's mom, Barbara. Host, Sheila Jenkinson talks about how her love of being front and center came about and why her mom had a part to play in that and in Sheila's love of travels. She also takes us to an Indian restaurant in Norfolk, a unique eating spot in Scotts Bluff County called Powerhouse Social; and a little peek into a couple places wh...

One this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson talks to Dana Steffensmeier of Beemer who highlights the role of the Beemer Community Club in organizing events and bringing people together. She also emphasizes the importance of community and discusses the annual Beemer Play Daze festival, community club efforts during COVID-19, revitalization efforts of the old s...

In this episode of the Growing Small Town Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson teams up with Brian Blakely, host of the Good Life Small Business Podcast to talk about what they've leaarned from the guests they've each interviewed on their shows about small town revitalization. They also share their own stories about growing up in Nebraska small towns and why their podcasts are mission-driven to help sma...

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, highlights include a studio in the Downtown Norfolk River Point district where kids and adults alike can find their inner artist, a small town shop in Niobrara where you can find treasures – old and new, a midwest podcast episode showcasing northeast Nebraska, a library in Waterloo with a unique start; and a travel conference I recently spoke at that will be...

Listen in as Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast host, Sheila Jenkinson, talks with the mayor of Ponca, DJ Smith, about Ponca State Park, Frog Days, a major water project, the Chief Standing Bear Park renovation, the 56th Anniversary of the Days of '56 Rodeo and more! https://daysof56rodeo.com/ https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/ponca/ Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/ixMjwsvqoFS6d7BXa8gW0QA3MJo?u...

In this episode, Sheila talks about the Hardware store in Stanton that houses more than just hardware, a small town festival where it's okay to be a clown, a new podcast coming out of Norfolk you should really "check out", a road trip she's taking this summer that doesn't involve sitting in a car, and a hotspot in Niobrara that serves great food and great fun. Thanks to pixabay music for the backg...

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, LaLene Bates, President of the Stanton County Veterans Memorial Park Committee, talks to host, Shela Jenkinson, about the project itself, the long history Stanton County has of supporting their military, the collaborative effort behind the project and more! email: laleneb@yahoo.com Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast...

In this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast Host, Sheila Jenkinson highlights the NETA Brochure Swap, lunch at The Blue Fork with a sweet treat at Special Scoops in Hastings, and Kay's Small Town grocery store in Stanton. Thanks to pixabay music for the bacground tracks. Show Notes: https://otter.ai/u/Bu6-HIPgyrnBag8TbnwqSh_T9IY?utm_source=copy_url

In this episode, Sheila talks to Grace McDonald about the revitalization she's seen throughout the state on her adventures as a reporter for 1011's Pure Nebraska. Listen to hear Grace's enthusiasm about the hidden gems throughout the Cornhusker State. https://www.1011now.com/ https://www.1011now.com/community/pure-nebraska/ Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast Show notes: http...

In this episode of Sheila's Shout-Outs, Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast host, Sheila Jenkinson, talks about a fabulous concert in Norfolk, a retreat in Albion that is outgrowing itself, and a trip to Ponca for some great pizza and Ladies Day on the Range at the state park. show notes:  https://otter.ai/u/DTGqVyq6QyRL5sjmYoRTxDDpMcU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to Pixabay Music for the royalty...

In this episode of Sheila's Shout-Outs, Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast host, Sheila Jenkinson, shares a podcast episode she was on when she went to a podcast meet up at the Norfolk Arts Center. norfolkartscenter.org https://buildinnorfolk.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you to Pixabay Music for the royalty free music.

In this episode, Marcie and Sheila talk to Scott Asmus, Program Director for SourceLink Nebraska about some of the amazing resources available to small business and where and how to get started. Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/2MzaK7cobeQnXUk12ZAcUcnwFwQ?utm_source=copy_url https://sourcelinknebraska.com/ https://nbdc.unomaha.edu/ Thank you to Tanner Ehrisman, Audio Engineer for this episode. Thank...