Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

Foundation Fridays Ep. 47: Keith County Foundation Fund

On this Foundation Friday episode on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Pam Abbott and Mary Pierce discuss their experiences and insights on community building in Nebraska. They emphasize the importance of invitations in engaging community members, some of the focus areas of the Keith County Foundation Fund, and the impact of philanthropy on local development. https://www.keithcountyfoundation.org/ http://nebraskahometown.org/ Listen wherever you love to listen and don't forgot to follow, like, subscribe, and share! You can also find this series of episodes on the NCF website under the podcasts tab. Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm Burt County Tourism: https://www.burtcountytourism.com/ Burt County Economic Development Corporation: https://burtcoedc.com/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/ Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/ Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ For a full list of current sponsors and to find out more, visit our website: https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/ #GreaterNebraska #podcast #GSTNFoundationFridays #GSTNpodcast #growingnebraskaandbeyond

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 45: The Blue Moose, B&B Theatres, Slow Lane Coffee, Nebraska in a Box

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts eat at a local hotspot in Bertrand, find a variety of entertainment under one roof in Grand Island, slow down and sip a bit in Ogallala, and send the gift of Nebraska to anyone, anywhere, any time of year! Listen in to this first GSTN Podcast episode of 2026 as it features The Blue Moose Bar & Grill, B&B Theatres, Slow Lane Coffee, and Nebraska in a Box. Find the episode wherever you love to listen, and please remember to like, share, follow, and subscribe to help others discover these positive stories of Nebraska and beyond. https://www.bbtheatres.com/ https://www.nebraskainabox.com/ Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm Burt County Tourism: https://www.burtcountytourism.com/ Burt County Economic Development Corporation: https://burtcoedc.com/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Box Butte Economic Development Corporation: https://boxbuttedevelopment.com/ Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/ Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/ Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ For a full list of current sponsors and to find out more, visit our website: https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/ #Nebraska #Sheilashoutout #smalltownvibes #GSTNpodcast #growingsmalltownne #coffeelove #goodeats #giftyfinds #smalltownbigheart #smalltownbigdreams

Foundation Fridays Ep. 26: Arnold Community Foundation Fund

On this episode of Foundation Fridays, hear about the Arnold Community Foundation Fund as guest Holly Remund and Bryn Schwarz talk to host, Sheila Jenkinson, about community building, collaboration, and youth engagement. Hear about a local annual event that puts this community on the map, what it was like for Bryn to be an NCF Hometown Intern, Holly's involvement the fund's inception, and more. https://arnoldne.org/ http://nebraskahometown.org/ Remember to follow, like, subscribe, and share so you don't miss a thing! Thanks for listening. Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm Burt County Tourism: https://www.burtcountytourism.com/ Burt County Economic Development Corporation: https://burtcoedc.com/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Box Butte Economic Development Corporation: https://boxbuttedevelopment.com/ Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/ Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/ Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ For a full list of current sponsors and to find out more, visit our website: https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/ #Nebraska #GSTNFoundationFridays #GreaterNebraska #smalltownbigheart #podcast #GSTNPodcast #growingnebraskaandbeyond #listentothis #collaboration #revitalization #communitybuilding #ideasharing #SmallTownVibes #growingsmalltownne #roadracing #exploremore #travelmore #tourism

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 44: Main Street Apothecary & Soda Fountain, Lindy Bar & Grill, Bryant House

On this Sheila's Shoutout episode, it's a pharmacy in Laurel with gifts and goodies for everyone, a place to grab a bite to eat or a beverage in rural Knox county, and a house full of history in Tekamah. Love what you hear? Leave a review on your favorite platform and please follow and subscribe before heading into the new year to catch all the latest! Thanks for listening! https://www.mainstreetapothecaryrx.com/ https://www.nebcommfound.org/news/laurels-apothecary-adds-to-towns-home-sweet-home-feeling/ https://bryanthousetekamah.org/ Burt County Tourism: https://www.burtcountytourism.com/ Burt County Economic Development Corporation: https://burtcoedc.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm Burt County Tourism: https://www.burtcountytourism.com/ Burt County Economic Development Corporation: https://burtcoedc.com/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Box Butte Economic Development Corporation: https://boxbuttedevelopment.com/ Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/ Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/ Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ For a full list of current sponsors and to find out more, visit our website: https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/ #Nebraska #GreaterNebraska #GSTNPodcast #podcast #S #SheilaShoutout #exploremore #tourism #travel #goodeats #smalltownbigheart #museum #planyourvisit #travelmore #growingnebraskaandbeyond #beautifulthings

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 43: Lost Way Brewery, Barista's, Charlotte & Emerson, The Local Shop

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts find your way to a brewery in Holdrege, grab a cup of joe and some good eats in Grand Island; then it's off to shop in Sidney and Nebraska City. Thanks for support THIS small business by listening, subscribing, liking, sharing and spreading the word! You are AMAZING! #blessed https://www.lostwaybrewery.com/ https://baristasgi.com/ https://charlotteandemerson.com/ https://thelocalshop.shop/ Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm Burt County Tourism: https://www.burtcountytourism.com/ Burt County Economic Development Corporation: https://burtcoedc.com/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Box Butte Economic Development Corporation: https://boxbuttedevelopment.com/ Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/ Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/ Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ For a full list of current sponsors and to find out more, visit our website: https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/ #podcast #growingsmalltownne #GSTNpodcast #SheilaShoutouts #smalltownbigdream #exploremore #shopsmallshoplocall #Nebraska #growingnebraskaandbeyond #travelmore #smalltownbigheart #coffeetime #coffeelove #brewery #giftshop #boutique #coffeelove