Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast
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
Episodes
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.
https://www.keithcountyfoundation.org/
http://nebraskahometown.o...
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 l...
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.
https://arnoldne.org/
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.
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https://www.mainstreetapothecaryrx.com/
On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts find your way to a brewery in Holdrege, grab a cup of joe and some good eats in Grand Island; then it's off to shop in Sidney and Nebraska City.
Thanks for support THIS small business by listening, subscribing, liking, sharing and spreading the word! You are AMAZING! #blessed
https://www.lostwaybrewery.com/ https://baristasgi.com/ https://cha...
On this Foundation Friday Episode, guest Shane Baack talks to Sheila about the Legacy Fund for Seward County including how it began, where they are now, and the importance of educating a community for better understanding and involvement.
https://www.sewardcountylegacy.org/
NebraskaHometown.org
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Thanks to Tanne...
Holly Jolly Episode
This is the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast Christmas Episode part two where you'll hear about events in Spalding and Sidney plus stops on the 2025 Nebraska Holiday Passport.
Photo credits: Visit Sidney-Cheyenne County, Mini Barnyards, LLC, Elston House
https://www.visitsidneyne.com/
https://visitnebraska.com/
@minibarnyardfriendsllc https://www.visitsidneyne.com/event/all-is-brigh...
On this episode explore the vibrant community of Holdrege, Nebraska through conversations with local leaders Adam Hernandez and Rebecca Anderson-- both a part of the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce. Hear about Winterfest and Holdrege for the Holidays, plus other area events and attractions.
https://www.phelpscountyne.com/in-the-news/p/item/39431/celebrate-holdredge-for-the-holidays!
On this episode, Melissa Norgard and Sarah Sinnett discuss their involvement with the SAGA or Sidney and Greater Area Fund, as well as insights on the impact of the E3 program. Hear more about the Nebraska Community Foundation, the importance of entrepreneurship and local engagement, plus a positive cultural shift within the community,
On this special GSTN Podcast Christmas episode you'll hear about events and activities in Neligh, Blue Hill, Scribner, Pierce, and more!
Remember to check out the Holiday Passport through Visit Nebraska!
Look for part 2 of this Christmas Special launching in December.
https://www.nelighchamber.com/
https://www.scribner-ne.gov/chamber-of-commerce/
https://www.bluehillne.com/
https://piercenebraska.com/
https://www.visitsidneyne...
On this episode we explore a couple of Burt County Museums. Hear all about the Burt County Museum located in Tekamah with Jane Elske and the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland with Julie Johnson.
Don't miss other episodes highlighting the area on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast and remember to like, follow, and subscribe so you don't miss a thing!
On this episode, hear from Melissa Turner and Cory Schlichtemeier with the Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund as they talk each about how Nebraska City became their home town. They highlight some of their unique scholarships, new group in town called Small Beginnings, and different ways their community members have found to get more involved.
Foundation Fridays launch the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, thanks to the Nebras...
On this episode it's a historic hotel where you can have it all in Orleans, a quirky bar and eatery in Tekamah, a quilt shop and more in Taylor that outgrew it's home, and a thrift store giving more than great deals in Crofton.
https://www.stitchedbyjessirose.com https://www.orleans-hotel.com/
Don't for get to follow, subscribe, share, and review; and follow the GSTN Podcast on FB and Instagram for pics, ...
On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson interviews Chris Kotulak, the CEO of Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. They discuss the rich history of Fonner Park, its annual events, and the impact of these events on the local economy. Chris shares insights into horse racing, his love of his community, and more!
Don't for get to follow, subscribe, share, and review; and follow the GSTN Podcas...
The 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, ...
The 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, ...
On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts it's part two of the Grand Island 4th Street tour plus an adventure in the trees when you visit the home of Arbor Day.
Sheila's Shoutout episodes launch the first and third Tuesday each month on the GSTN Podcast.
https://lamilagrosane.com
https://tshirteng.net/
http://arriverailside.com/
https://www.visitgrandisland.com/
https://www.arbordayfarm.org/
https://www.nebraskacity.com/
https://mi...
On this episode, Vance Heyer and Ashley Schroeder talk about the Brown County Community Foundation Fund and their involvement. With one of them being very new, you'll hear a little different perspective. Both guests talk to host, Sheila Jenkinson, about and the positive impacts they've seen in their communities throughout the county. You'll also hear about some of the things that make this part of Nebraska unique. Listen in as the ...
On this episode, host Sheila Jenkinson is sharing part...
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On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts it's all about a pumpkin patch in Norfolk that continues to grow plus, take a tour with me of 4th Street in Grand Island where I'll highlight just a few of the local businesses there in this uniquely diverse Nebraska downtown.
Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.
Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn.
Thank you to pixabay music for bac...
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