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

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep. 80: Discover Red Cloud, Jarrod McCartney

    On this episode Executive Director of Discover Red Cloud, Jarrod McCartney, reminisces with host Sheila Jenkinson about the FAM Trip she took this summer along with four other travel content creators. Hear about just a few of the fabulous things they all experienced on this jam-packed two day stay. Listen wherever you love to listen and don't forget for follow and share!  https://www.visitredcloud.com/ https://www.willacather.org/visit/red-cloud https://www.willacather.org/ https://fieldsandheels.com/ https://creativeandambitious.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/ #MWTravelCon25 #MWTravel #VisitNebraska #podcast #bloggers #vacationfinds #travelandtourism #FAMtrip

    29 min

  2. FEB 6

    Foundation Fridays Ep. 29: Atkinson Community Foundation Fund

    On this episode of Foundation Fridays featuring the Atkinson Community Foundation Fund,  Sheila chats with Mikelle Stoltenberg and Nicky Cadwallader about the importance of collaboration, youth involvement, and unrestricted endowments, plus some future plans and dreams for their small Nebraska town. They share their thoughts on these topics and more as they encourage others to get involved. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform and please remember to follow, like, share, and subscribe. https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/atkinson-community-foundation-fund/ 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://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 #GreaterNebraska #GSTNFoundationFridays #GSTNpodcast #podcast #smalltownlove #collaboration #communitypride

    17 min

  3. FEB 2

    Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 48: Local Roots, 2nd Chapter Brewing, Grams Place, Scott's Hardware

    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

    12 min

  4. JAN 27

    Ep. 79: Sandhills Prairie Girl, Nicole Louden

    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

    21 min

  5. JAN 23

    Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 14: Travel With Sara, 100 Things to See and Do in Iowa Before You Die and more!!

    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

    24 min

  6. JAN 20

    Sheila's Shoutouts Ep. 47: Good Evans, 509 Boutique & Coffee, The Shop on 2nd, Diller Locker Co.

    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

    11 min

  7. JAN 16

    Foundation Fridays Ep. 28: Deshler Community Fund

    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

    20 min

  8. JAN 13

    Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 46: Pender Lanes, The Drive, Bagels & Joe, On the Brix

    On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, find some fun things to do inside during the cold weather in Pender and Holdrege, experience a cute and tasty coffee shop in Seward, and enjoy cocktails or mocktails in a small town tasting room that makes you feel like you're in the big city.  Please remember to share, like, subscribe, and review! Thanks for listening! https://thedrivelounge.com/ https://www.visitredcloud.com/business/brix https://bagelsandjoe.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/ #Nebraskastops #GSTNpodcast #SheilaShoutout #coffeelove #golfandbowl #entertainment #wine

    13 min
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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

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