Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

Foundation Fridays Ep. 29: Spencer Community Foundation Fund

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 and remember to share, follow, and subscribe for more! https://www.spencercountycf.org/ [https://www.spencercountycf.org/] http://nebraskahometown.org/ [http://nebraskahometown.org/] The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to Tannr Ehrisman, Audio Engineer for this episode. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #GreaterNebraska #podcast [https://growingsmallt-hgf7792.slack.com/archives/C041S42QAKC] #inspiringstories #GSTNFoundationFridays #smalltownbigdreams

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 60: Meet the Host, What's been Happening, & What's Ahead

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 podcast platform. Thanks for listening! The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #gstnpodcast #SheilaShoutout #podcastgiveaway #travelandtourism #backstory

Ep. 89: Visit Knox County 2026 Part 1, Take in the Natural Beauty and Adventure

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 see pictures, videos, giveaway posts, and more! https://visitknoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://visitknoxcountynebraska.com/] Geocaching Event Code: GCBKV7N New? Here is the app link - https://www.geocaching.com/ [https://www.geocaching.com/] The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #visitknowcountyne #gstnpodcast #Nebraska #travelandtourism #beautifulgemsintheUS

Foundation Fridays Ep. 37: Wausa Community Foundation Fund

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 teamwork and collaboration they've continued to see throughout the process, and so much more! Listen where you love to listen and remember to catch new Foundation Friday episodes on the first and third Friday each month. You can catch up on all of these great podcasts and more by visiting the Nebraska Community Foundation's website. Find the link in the show description. https://wausane.com/wausa-community-foundation/ [https://wausane.com/wausa-community-foundation/] https://www.nebcommfound.org/podcast/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/podcast/] http://nebraskahometown.org/ [http://nebraskahometown.org/] 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://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #GreaterNebraska #GSTNpodcast #GSTNFoundationFridays #smalltownbigdreams #podcast [https://growingsmallt-hgf7792.slack.com/archives/C041S42QAKC]

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 59: Commercial Hotel, Two Rivers Coffee, Drury Plaza Hotel in Lincoln

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/lincoln-ne/drury-plaza-hotel-lincoln-downtown [https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/lincoln-ne/drury-plaza-hotel-lincoln-downtown] https://www.druryhotels.com/menu [https://www.druryhotels.com/menu] https://sportsmens-bar-and-two-rivers-coffee.res-menu.net/ [https://sportsmens-bar-and-two-rivers-coffee.res-menu.net/] https://www.commercialhotel.net/ [https://www.commercialhotel.net/] https://getleaded.com/ [https://getleaded.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://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #TravelHappy #DruryHotels #gstnpocast #smallbusinesslove #LNK