Louped In

Get Louped In with the people and places that make Columbus and Platte County shine! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast connects you to the stories, events, and organizations that keep our community thriving. This week’s guest is Theresa Grape from the Columbus Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Theresa shares s...

Get Louped In with the people who help guide and grow Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast shines a light on community leaders, local projects, and the stories behind them. This week, we’re joined by Rich Jablonski, City Council President. Rich shares how he first came to call Columbus home, what...

Stay Louped In with the people and projects shaping the future of Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to the voices making a difference in our community. This week, we welcome Jean Van Iperen, City Planning and Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Columbus....

Get Louped In with the people and programs that make Columbus, Nebraska a healthy and connected community. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast highlights the voices working to strengthen and support our city. This week, we welcome Jennifer Brownlow, Fitness Director at the Columbus Family YMCA. Jennifer shares the...

Stay Louped In with the people and events that make Columbus, Nebraska a place full of energy and community pride. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast spotlights the voices and stories shaping our city. This week, we welcome Jeff Peabody, Band Director at Columbus High School. Jeff gives us a behind-the-scenes look...

Welcome to Louped In—the podcast that connects you with the people and stories shaping Columbus, Nebraska. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, each episode highlights the leaders, volunteers, and visionaries making a difference in our community. This week, we sit down with Josh Johnson, President of Columbus Bank and Trust. A C...

Stay Louped In with the people and projects shaping Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast highlights community leaders, local initiatives, and the stories behind them. This week, we’re joined by Scott Mueller, local business owner and community investor. Scott shares why he’s passionate about supp...

Get Louped In with the voices and stories that make Columbus, Nebraska shine. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast brings you conversations with the people who keep our community informed, inspired, and moving forward. This week, we’re joined by local radio legend Riley Scott, the energetic voice behind The Morning...

Welcome to Louped In—the podcast that keeps you connected to the people and stories shaping Columbus, Nebraska. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, each episode features conversations with local leaders, changemakers, and community champions. This week, we’re joined by Charlie Bahr, longtime City Council Member representing War...

Welcome back to Louped In—your weekly connection to the people, programs, and passion behind Columbus, Nebraska. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, each episode dives into the stories shaping our community. This week, we’re joined by Sandie Fischer, Vice President of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the legendary forc...

Get Louped In to what’s happening in your community! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast connects you with the people who help make Columbus, Nebraska a cleaner, stronger, and more vibrant place to live. This week, we’re joined by Vanessa Oceguera, Director of Keep Columbus Beautiful. With 15 years of dedicated lea...

Welcome to Louped In—the podcast that brings you closer to the people and projects shaping Columbus, Nebraska. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, each episode features real conversations with those making a difference in our community. This week, we take to the skies with Ross Niedbalski, Airport Manager for the City of Columb...

Get Louped In with what’s happening in Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast gives you behind-the-scenes access to the people and processes shaping our city. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Mayor Jim Bulkley. He walks us through the City’s budgeting process—how priorities are set, where yo...

Welcome to Louped In—the podcast that keeps you connected to the people, projects, and perspectives shaping Columbus, Nebraska. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, each episode highlights voices from around our community who make a difference. This week, we’re joined by Beth Augustine-Schulte, former City Councilwoman and longt...

Welcome back to Louped In—your inside look at the people, programs, and stories that make Columbus, Nebraska a connected and thriving community. Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, each episode brings you thoughtful conversations with the individuals shaping our city. This week, we sit down with Abbie Rowley, an independent Men...

Get Louped In to the rhythm of Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast brings you closer to the people and stories shaping our community—from city initiatives to cultural highlights and everything in between. In this episode, we chat with local musician Ryan Comte, a familiar face on the Columbus mu...

Stay Louped In with what’s happening in Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast brings you stories from around the city—introducing the people, projects, and programs that make Columbus a thriving community. In this episode, we’re joined by Braden Labenz, Project Engineer with the City of Columbus....

Get Louped In with the City of Columbus! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast connects you with the people, programs, and plans that make Columbus a great place to live. From behind-the-scenes city operations to community events and local stories, we’re here to keep you informed and inspired. This week, we’re joined...

Welcome to Louped In—your source for all things Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast keeps you connected to the people, projects, and progress shaping our community. Each week, we feature conversations with city leaders and local changemakers to keep you informed and engaged. In this episode, we...

Get Louped In with what’s happening in Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this podcast connects you with the people, projects, and programs shaping our community. Each episode brings you behind the scenes with city staff, local leaders, and engaged residents making a difference. In this week’s episode, meet...

Stay Louped In with everything happening in Columbus, Nebraska! Hosted by Matt Lindberg, Public Communications Manager, and Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Director, this official City of Columbus podcast keeps you informed, engaged, and connected to the heart of our community. Each episode features conversations with local leaders, movers and shakers, and everyday residents who make Columbus...