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. 1d ago

    Foundation Fridays Ep. 39: 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/ 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://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/ #GreaterNebraska #podcast #inspiringstories #GSTNFoundationFridays #smalltownbigdreams

    25 min
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  3. 4d ago

    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://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/ #gstnpodcast #SheilaShoutout #podcastgiveaway #travelandtourism #backstory

    11 min

  4. Jun 9

    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/ Geocaching Event Code: GCBKV7N New? Here is the app link - 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://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/ #visitknowcountyne #gstnpodcast #Nebraska #travelandtourism #beautifulgemsintheUS

    25 min

  5. Jun 5

    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://www.nebcommfound.org/podcast/ 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/ 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/ #GreaterNebraska #GSTNpodcast #GSTNFoundationFridays #smalltownbigdreams #podcast

    22 min

  6. Jun 2

    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

    12 min

  7. May 29

    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/

    21 min

  8. May 26

    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

    20 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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