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Ron Preston--Nebraska Farm Kid to Nebraska Entrepreneur

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418858/fan_mail/new] In this episode we sit down with Nebraska entrepreneur Ron Preston, owner of Tredz Central [https://tredzcentral.com/#!tires/search?bp=tire&location_id=58823&search_by=size&type=passenger] near Cortland, Nebraska, to talk about growing up on a farm, learning the value of hard work, and building businesses from the ground up. Ron shares how family, rural Nebraska values, and lessons learned through FFA helped shape his entrepreneurial mindset beginning in high school. The conversation explores leadership, business growth, community involvement, and the importance of giving back while staying grounded in faith, family, and small-town values.

Abbey Pascoe--Preserving Small Town Nebraska While Building for the Future

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418858/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Abbey Pascoe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-pascoe-mba-5114b528/], Mayor of Waverly, Nebraska [https://www.citywaverly.com/], to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing one of Nebraska’s fastest growing communities. A product of small-town Nebraska herself, Mayor Pascoe shares her perspective on balancing new growth and development with preserving the strong sense of community and small-town character that residents value so deeply. The conversation explores leadership, economic development, infrastructure, schools, and why community connection remains one of Nebraska’s greatest strengths.

McQuillan & Wendell and Rembolt Ludtke: Local Roots, Statewide Reach

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418858/fan_mail/new] In this episode, attorneys Mike McQuillan and Josh Wendell of McQuillan & Wendell [https://mcquillanlaw.com/] in Ogallala, Nebraska discuss their firm’s decision to join the newly formed Rembolt Ludtke Network and what that collaboration means for clients across Nebraska. They share how this affiliation strengthens access to legal resources while allowing McQuillan & Wendell to remain deeply rooted in Ogallala and western Nebraska. The conversation explores the importance of trusted local relationships and how Nebraska firms can work together to better serve individuals, businesses, farmers, ranchers, and communities throughout the state.

Gary Kubicek--Many Hats, One Nebraska Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418858/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Gary Kubicek, a man whose life reflects the very best of Nebraska agriculture and community. Raised on a farm in Saline County, Gary has worn many hats over the years—vocational ag teacher, FFA advisor, 4-H leader, feed store owner, renowned livestock judge, and now a dedicated school board member. Along the way, he’s mentored and inspired countless young Nebraskans. Gary shares a few stories from his journey, lessons from a lifetime of service, and his deep belief that Nebraska is a special place filled with special people worth investing in.

Rachel Barth--Rural Roots to LNK’s Rise

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418858/fan_mail/new]  In this episode we sit down with Rachel Barth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-barth21/] of the Lincoln Airport Authority [https://lincolnairport.com/] to talk about her journey from Nebraska agricultural roots to helping lead one of the state’s most important transportation hubs. Rachel shares how her background in farming, family, and community shapes her approach to growing Lincoln Airport (LNK), and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the airport’s recent momentum—from a newly remodeled terminal to expanded airline service and new routes. The conversation highlights why LNK matters not just for travelers, but for economic development, business growth, and even recruiting talent to Nebraska (including Husker athletes!), and why the airport’s future is taking off in a big way.