On this episode, hear about a cozy stay in Tekamah, a place to find supplies and more in Verdigre, a cute coffee shop paired with a beautiful home décor store in Stromsburg, and take time to tour a frontier town in Alliance.

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https://www.mandrnightlyrentals.com/
https://dobbysfrontiertown.com/

Thank you to pixabay music for the background track. https://pixabay.com/music

Thank you to podcast assistant/marketing assistant Jill Grovijohn.

Thank you to sponsors -
Nebraska Community Foundation: http://nebraskahometown.org/
WNCC/PVC Monument Marathon: https://www.monumentmarathon.com/

Pierce County Tourism: Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

#growingsmalltownne #Nebraska #shopsmall #podcastlife #museum #history #coffeelove #giftstoreandmore #shopsmallshoplocal #exploremore #dowhatyoulove #growingnebraskaandbeyond #travelmore

Mikayla Doht and Channing Reha with the Pender-Thurston Education and Community Foundation chat with Sheila about the importance of community involvement, youth engagement, and local fundraising initiatives. They share their experiences and insights on fostering community pride, the impact of unrestricted endowments, and the joy of working together for the betterment of their small town, creating a welcoming environment for both residents and visitors.

https://www.penderthurston.org/
http://nebraskahometown.org/

Subscribe and follow for more stories of small town pride, tourism, revitalization, and more!

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

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.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/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

WNCC Foundation and PVC Monument Marathon: https://www.monumentmarathon.com/

The WNCC Foundation PVC Monument Marathon is an annual event in Western Nebraska that serves as a major fundraiser for the Western Nebraska Community College Foundation. Listen in as Jennifer Reisig and Alena Haun discuss the marathon's origins, its goals of promoting health and tourism, the scenic course, community support, volunteer involvement, and the economic impact it has on the local area. You'll even find a special discount code to use for this year's event!

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https://www.monumentmarathon.com/
https://www.wncc.edu/community/foundation/
https://pvbank.com/
https://www.wncc.edu/

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

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.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/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

WNCC Foundation and PVC Monument Marathon: https://www.monumentmarathon.com/

On this episode of Sheila’s Shoutouts, historic buildings make great spaces for new businesses – enjoy bar food, steaks, seafood and more in one in downtown Scribner, and then it’s an old fashioned soda fountain and more in a restored building in Atkinson. Find a one and only in Northeast Nebraska, eat some home-cookin’ while in town; and stay in an Amish built hunter’s lodge with a view in Niobrara.

https://www.zsbarandgrill.com/
https://whitetailriverlodge.com/
https://www.worldsonlywinnetoon.com/

Thank you to pixabay music for the background track. https://pixabay.com/music

Thank you to podcast assistant/marketing assistant Jill Grovijohn.

Thank you to sponsor Nebraska Community Foundation: http://nebraskahometown.org/

#growingsmalltownne #Nebraska #podcastlife #dowhatyoulove #exploremore #travelmore #shopsmallshoplocal #wheretostay #goodeats #growingnebraskaandbeyond #huntinglodge

Richard Walter and Joe Kamler share their motivations for getting involved with the Shickley Community Fund, the significant contributions of the fund to the community, and the importance of collaboration and volunteerism. Hear about challenges and successes in fundraising, as well as the proud accomplishments of the foundation.

https://www.shickleycommunityfoundation.org/
http://nebraskahometown.org/

Thank you to the GSTN Podcast Audio Engineer, Tanner Ehrisman for your work on this episode.

Thank you to GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn.

Thank you to pixabay music for the background tracks. https://pixabay.com/music

Sponsors include:
Nebraska Community Foundation
Intersect Coworking and Incubator Space https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

Norfolk Nebraska Rotary Club https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkRotaryClub/

Pryker Next Generation Concrete https://prykergroup.com/

Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/

Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

Norfolk Rotary Club https://rotarydistrict5650.org/clubinfo/norfolk-1

Norfolk Area Concert Association https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

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

Intersect Co-working and Incubator Space https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

BONUS EPISODE

Jill Grovijohn and John Dalton, seniors at Wayne State College, share their experiences with the Growing Together Career Scholars Program. They discuss the application process, the importance of community engagement, and their internships in Norfolk, Nebraska. Hear about the importance of making connections and the value of small-town living. Both Jill and John express their passion for contributing to their communities and the opportunities provided by the program to combat "brain drain" in Nebraska.

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https://www.wsc.edu/career-scholars
https://growingtogetherne.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

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

4TH St. Sweets: https://4thstsweets.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/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

Whispering Pines B&B: https://bbwhisperingpines.com/

J&H Produce/Greenhouse: https://www.facebook.com/jhproduce

Legendary Graphics LLC: https://legendarygraphicsllc.com/

This episode details the upcoming Midwest Travel Network Conference in Grand Island, highlighting its significance for content creators and tourism in Nebraska. Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism and Lisa Trudell, co-founder of the MTN, share insights about the conference, the importance of FAM trips, and the unique attractions of Grand Island. Whether you are a travel influencer, a destination, or someone who is just getting started in your own travel journey, this one's for you!

https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/
https://visitgrandisland.com/
https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-conference-2025/

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

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

4TH St. Sweets: https://4thstsweets.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/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierece County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

Whispering Pines B&B: https://bbwhisperingpines.com/

J&H Produce/Greenhouse: https://www.facebook.com/jhproduce

Legendary Graphics LLC: https://legendarygraphicsllc.com/

This episode focuses on Knox County and highlights Verdigre, Santee Sioux Nation, Creighton, and Bloomfield in Northeast Nebraska. Find out more about annual community events like Kolache Days in Verdigre, the Santee Sioux Nation's Pow Wow, Berry Pepper Days in Creighton, and the Annual Appreciation Dayz in Bloomfield. All four guests share personal stories and insights about the importance of community pride, tourism, and the welcoming nature of small-town life. This is part one of two episodes through Visit Knox County on the GSTN Podcast in 2025.

https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/vacation-here/
https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/
http://www.verdigre.org/kolach-days/
https://santeesiouxnation.com/
https://creighton.org/play/berrypepper-days/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064536646855

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

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

4TH St. Sweets: https://4thstsweets.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/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierece County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

Whispering Pines B&B: https://bbwhisperingpines.com/

J&H Produce/Greenhouse: https://www.facebook.com/jhproduce

Legendary Graphics LLC: https://legendarygraphicsllc.com/