GSTN Anniversary Special Episode Celebrating 3 Years, Part 1
Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast
Release Date: 10/24/2025
Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 48: Local Roots, 2nd Chapter Brewing, Grams Place, Scott's Hardware
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://mylocalrootsboutique.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! ...
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Ep. 79: Sandhills Prairie Girl, Nicole Louden
Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast
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! Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill...
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Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 14: Travel With Sara, 100 Things to See and Do in Iowa Before You Die and more!!
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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! Thanks to...
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Sheila's Shoutouts Ep. 47: Good Evans, 509 Boutique & Coffee, The Shop on 2nd, Diller Locker Co.
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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. Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to...
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Foundation Fridays Ep. 28: Deshler Community Fund
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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. Please remember to follow, like, subscribe, share, and review to continue to promote these positive stories of Nebraska & beyond. Thanks for listening! Thanks...
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Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 46: Pender Lanes, The Drive, Bagels & Joe, On the Brix
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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! 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! ...
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Foundation Fridays Ep. 47: Keith County Foundation Fund
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On this Foundation Friday episode on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Pam Abbott and Mary Pierce discuss their experiences and insights on community building in Nebraska. They emphasize the importance of invitations in engaging community members, some of the focus areas of the Keith County Foundation Fund, and the impact of philanthropy on local development. Listen wherever you love to listen and don't forgot to follow, like, subscribe, and share! You can also find this series of episodes on the NCF website under the podcasts tab. Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the...
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Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 45: The Blue Moose, B&B Theatres, Slow Lane Coffee, Nebraska in a Box
Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast
On this episode of Sheila’s Shoutouts eat at a local hotspot in Bertrand, find a variety of entertainment under one roof in Grand Island, slow down and sip a bit in Ogallala, and send the gift of Nebraska to anyone, anywhere, any time of year! Listen in to this first GSTN Podcast episode of 2026 as it features The Blue Moose Bar & Grill, B&B Theatres, Slow Lane Coffee, and Nebraska in a Box. Find the episode wherever you love to listen, and please remember to like, share, follow, and subscribe to help others discover these positive stories of Nebraska and beyond. Thanks to...
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Foundation Fridays Ep. 26: Arnold Community Foundation Fund
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On this episode of Foundation Fridays, hear about the Arnold Community Foundation Fund as guest Holly Remund and Bryn Schwarz talk to host, Sheila Jenkinson, about community building, collaboration, and youth engagement. Hear about a local annual event that puts this community on the map, what it was like for Bryn to be an NCF Hometown Intern, Holly's involvement the fund's inception, and more. Remember to follow, like, subscribe, and share so you don't miss a thing! Thanks for listening. Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant,...
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Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 44: Main Street Apothecary & Soda Fountain, Lindy Bar & Grill, Bryant House
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On this Sheila’s Shoutout episode, it’s a pharmacy in Laurel with gifts and goodies for everyone, a place to grab a bite to eat or a beverage in rural Knox county, and a house full of history in Tekamah. Love what you hear? Leave a review on your favorite platform and please follow and subscribe before heading into the new year to catch all the latest! Thanks for listening! https://www.mainstreetapothecaryrx.com/ Burt County Tourism: Burt County Economic Development Corporation: Knox County Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast. Thank you to the...
info_outlineThe GSTN Podcast is celebrating it's 3rd Year. Enjoying hearing clips of Nebraska Love and lots of bloopers!
Thank you for your support over the last three years! Please continue to follow along with us on social media and by subscribing to the podcast wherever you listen! Reviews and shares are always appreciated.
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
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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
Box Butte Economic Development Corporation: https://boxbuttedevelopment.com/
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/
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