Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast
Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

Sheila Jenkinson

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Sheila is the owner and host of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast which launches seven episodes each month: 🎙️GSTN Standard Episodes (Tourism/Events in small NE Towns) -2nd & 4th Tuesdays 🎙️Sheila's Shoutouts (small business, attractions, activities in Nebraska) - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 🎙️Foundation Fridays - through a partnership with the Nebraska Community Foundation (revitalizing, community building) - 1st & 3rd Fridays 🎙️Growing Nebraska & Beyond (travel/tourism throughout the US, other notable topics in Lincoln/Omaha) - 4th Fridays

Recent Episodes

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 59: Commercial Hotel, Two Rivers Coffee, Drury Plaza Hotel in Lincoln
JUN 2, 2026
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/menu https://sportsmens-bar-and-two-rivers-coffee.res-menu.net/ https://www.commercialhotel.net/ 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://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ #TravelHappy #DruryHotels #gstnpocast #smallbusinesslove #LNK
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11 MIN
Ep. 88: Special Bonus Episode - Thriving Children, Families, and Communities
MAY 29, 2026
Ep. 88: Special Bonus Episode - Thriving Children, Families, and Communities
On this special bonus episode, hear from Rachel Sissel and Sara Groteluschen about the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference which will be held September 22nd in Kearney, Nebraska. You'll hear about the conference itself and the importance on focusing on children and families in building up strong communities throughout the state. Find out how you can join hundreds of community leaders and be part of conversations driving real change in Nebraska. Registration for this free conference is currently open. You'll find a link in the show description wherever you listen. Hear the full episode wherever you love to listen to your podcasts. Thank you for loving, sharing, subscribing, and following along with the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast! Conference website: Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference Early Futures Partnership site: Early Futures Partnership Social Media Channels: We primarily lead the social media posts Communities for Kids Facebook: Communities for Kids Facebook Communities for Kids LinkedIn: Communities for Kids LinkedIn 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/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ 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/
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20 MIN
Ep. 86: Backroads & Byways with Fred Uhe
MAY 26, 2026
Ep. 86: Backroads & Byways with Fred Uhe
On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, meet Fred Uhe, host of the Backroads & Byways with Fred Uhe Podcast. He is also a regular on The Great Outdoor Radio Show, hosted by Greg Wagner. Hear about his work with tourism currently and in the past and how that led to this new venture through Boomer Radio, plus his connection with host, Sheila Jenkinson, through NETA - the Nebraska Travel Association. Listen where you love to listen and remember to follow along with both podcasts. Thank you for liking, sharing, and following along with the GSTN Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; and of course, for listening! https://www.myboomerradio.com/ https://www.myboomerradio.com/episode/the-great-outdoor-radio-show-with-fred-uhe-4/ https://nvvmf.org/2020/01/11/uhe-fred-bd-mbr/ 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/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ 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/ 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/ 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/ #Nebraskapodcasts #gstnpodcast #backroadsandbyways #collaboration #NebraskaTravel
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19 MIN
Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 18: Todd Studer with Loess Hills Media & Podcasts
MAY 22, 2026
Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 18: Todd Studer with Loess Hills Media & Podcasts
On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Sheila chats with fellow former radio-personality-gone-podcaster, Todd Studer, of Loess Hills Media and Podcasts about his current shows, how his local roots shine through in all he does, and about how he helps others find their voices through their own podcasts. Listen where you love to listen and don't forget to follow and subscribe to these shows. We appreciate it! https://www.loesshillsmedia.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/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ 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/ 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/ 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 #Iowa #podcast #podcastlife #collaboration
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18 MIN
Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 58: Pretty & Fabulous, Cozy Inn, The Charging Station
MAY 19, 2026
Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 58: Pretty & Fabulous, Cozy Inn, The Charging Station
On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, it's time to look Pretty & Fabulous in Bertrand, cozy in for a great meal while you're in Holdrege, and find a place to recharge in a tight-knit community in Lincoln. Listen where you find all your favorite podcasts and thank you for liking, following, sharing, and most of all...listening! https://chargingstation.coffee/ https://prettyandfab.com/ https://nebraskatravelassociation.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/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ 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/ 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/ 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/ #CoffeeTime #shopsmallshoplocal #podcast #SheilaShoutout #GSTNPodcast
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11 MIN