Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, it's flowers, gifts, and a creative outlet in Arapahoe, a book-themed brewery with a collaborative spirit in Ogallala, an old train depot-gone-restaurant in Nebraska City; and an Oakland Hardware store that knows how to have fun! Listen on your favorite podcast platform! https://localrootsfloralandgifts.com/ https://mylocalrootsboutique.com/ https://secondchapterbrewing.com/ https://www.gramsplacedepot.com/menu https://oaklandhardware.com/brand/scotts/ 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/ #GSTNPodcast #podcast #SheilaShoutouts #shopsmallshoplocal #NebraskaSmallTownVibes

On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Sheila talks with Nicole Louden, the voice behind Sandhills Prairie Girl, a photography and writing blog rooted in life in the Nebraska Sandhills. Nicole shares her story of how she started, things she's learned along the way, and why she believes in the importance of real stories in the age of AI. Listen where you find all of your favorite podcasts and don't forget to share, like, subscribe, and review! Thanks for listening! https://www.facebook.com/Sandhillsprairiegirl/ 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/ #Nebraska #NebraskaSandhills #GSTNPodcast #podcast #blogger #VisitNebraska #PeacefulPrairieLand #FarmGirl

On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond, Sheila talks with Sara Broers, a travel enthusiast from Iowa. She is the CEO of Travel With Sara, Co-Owner of Midwest Travel Network, and she and her husband recently started a YouTube channel, Go Crush It: Travel & Thrive. Sara is the author of 100 Things To Do In Iowa Before You Die and Perfect Day Iowa and is currently working on her third book. Hear how this passionate storyteller encourages others and helps destinations and attractions grow. Thank you for remembering to follow, subscribe, like, and share! https://travelwithsara.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@crushandthrive https://reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-iowa-before-you-die/ https://reedypress.com/shop/perfect-day-iowa/ https://midwesttravelnetwork.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 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/ #Iowa #TravelInfluencer #author #blogger #GrowingNebraskaandBeyond

It's all about food and coffee (and a little shopping too) on this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts when we visit a great place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch in Kearney, enjoy coffee drinks and more in Imperial and Crofton, and find a place to grab locally processed meats, basic groceries, wine and more in Diller. Listen to these episodes on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast on our website or anywhere you find your favorite podcasts. https://goodevans.com/ https://fairbury.com/businesses/diller-locker/ https://www.509broadway.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 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 #coffeetime #boutiques #smalltownfinds #podcast

This conversation focuses on the Deshler Community Fund On this Foundation Friday episode, Sheila talks with Mike Zucker and Kristi Zucker, who both returned with their families to their hometown to contribute to the family business and the community. They discuss the Dream Switch program, the significance of belonging, and the rich history of Deshler, as well as the challenges and opportunities of living in a small town. https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/deshler-community-fund/ http://nebraskahometown.org/ Please remember to follow, like, subscribe, share, and review to continue to promote these positive stories of Nebraska & beyond. 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 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 #GSTNPodcast #GSTNFoundationFridays #podcast #SmallTownBigDreams