• Foundation Fridays Ep. 5: Norfolk Family of Funds
    Feb 7 2025

    This episode of Foundation Fridays on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast features the Norfolk Family of Funds, a group of NCF-affiliated funds working collaboratively to maximize their impact. Guests Tammy Day and Kent Warneke discuss their involvement in community philanthropy, highlighting the importance of collaboration and relationships.

    https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/

    https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/norfolk-area-community-foundation-fund/

    http://www.nebcommfound.org/
    http://nebraskahometown.org/
    www.growingsmalltownne.com/

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

    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/

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

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    23 mins
  • Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 24: Newport Pool Hall, Elkhorn River Coffee, Wildflower Pastries, The Tattered Book, Samaritan's Closet, 411 in Norfolk,
    Feb 4 2025

    On this episode of Sheila’s Shoutouts, host Sheila Jenkinson invites you to discover the tiny pool hall in Newport where you’re invited to come on in, grab a coffee amid the grain bins in Scribner, find pastries in Columbus, sip on Espresso Martinis in Norfolk, get thrifty in O’Neill, or search for your next read in Grand Island.

    Listen to the GSTN Podcast where you find your favorites. New episodes come out 7 times a month!

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

    www.growingsmalltownne.com
    https://www.elkhornrivercoffee.com

    https://www.wildflowerpastries.com

    https://www.facebook.com/TheTatteredBook

    https://www.411restaurant.com

    https://www.facebook.com/p/Samaritans-Closet-61556601251968

    https://growholt.com/

    https://www.columbusne.us/

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 55: GSTN Podcast 2nd Anniversary Special Part 2
    Jan 28 2025

    This episode is part two, celebrating year two of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast with clips, bloopers, and memories from episodes 39 through the end of December.

    Please see the original episodes for links pertaining to specific topics, events, and locations that were highlighted.

    Listen where you find your favorite podcasts and don't forget to subscribe, follow, and review! Thanks for listening!

    #growingsmalltownne #Nebraska #smalltownbigdreams #podcastlife
    #growingnebraskaandbeyond #revitalization #Christmas #visitnebraska

    Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

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

    Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

    Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

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

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

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    29 mins
  • Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 5: Transform Through Purpose, Reed Nyffeler
    Jan 24 2025

    On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond host of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, Sheila Jenkinson, talks to Reed Nyffeler, CEO and co-founder of Signal, a global security services franchise, author of Transform Through Purpose, and host of the ReedFlections Podcast.


    This Omaha native emphasizes the importance of finding and living out one's unique purpose. He shares his personal story and the impact of small-town Nebraska values has had on his family for generations.

    Listen where you find your favorite podcasts!

    https://greenleafbookgroup.com/titles/transform-through-purpose
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reedflections-podcast
    https://www.teamsignal.com/
    https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/

    Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

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

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

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    22 mins
  • Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 23: Chicken Coop, Renegade, Milady CoffeeHouse & more
    Jan 21 2025

    In this episode of Sheila’s Shoutouts – don’t fly the coop, stay for the chicken in Kearney or Grand Island. Find western wear for work or play along with great promotional items in Norfolk. Discover great coffee with an environment that invites you to stay for a while in downtown Fremont, and more!

    Listen to the GSTN Podcast where you find your favorites. New episodes come out 7 times a month!

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

    https://chickencoopsportsbar.com/

    https://arriverailside.com/

    https://www.renegadestores.com/

    https://loupriverdistilling.net/

    https://norfolkareachamber.com/

    https://www.mccookgazette.com/

    https://www.mccookgazette.com/story/3061086.html

    https://miladycoffeehouse.com/

    https://maybrothersbuilding.com/

    https://visitgrandisland.com/

    www.nebraskahometown.org

    https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/

    www.nebcommfound.org

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    12 mins
  • Foundation Fridays Ep. 4: Imperial Community Foundation
    Jan 17 2025

    This episode of Foundation Fridays on the GSTN Podcast features Doug Gaswick and Tyler Pribbeno discussing the Imperial Community Foundation Fund. Doug, the treasurer since 1999, and Tyler, the city administrator, highlight the Fund’s growth from a struggling start up to a $2 million endowment with an annual payout of $90,000, and a $834,000 impact over 25 years. They emphasize the importance of community-driven projects and the potential for further growth, aiming to inspire local generosity and development. This episode inspires small towns to dream big.

    https://www.imperialfoundation.org/
    http://www.nebcommfound.org/
    http://nebraskahometown.org/
    www.growingsmalltownne.com/

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

    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/

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

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 54: Top Episode of 2024, JT Martin of the Corn Belt, NEW EPISODE
    Jan 14 2025

    The number one episode in 2024 was #31 - JT Martin of the Corn Belt. In this episode, we catch back up with JT to hear about some of his favorite Nebraska visits in the past year and to peek into what's ahead for him as he continues to share his passion for Nebraska through his popular social media platform and more!

    Listen to this episode where you find your favorites and please like, follow, and subscribe!

    https://www.instagram.com/thecornbelt

    #growingsmalltownne #Nebraska #smalltownbigdreams #podcastlife
    #growingnebraskaandbeyond #revitalization #Christmas #visitnebraska

    Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

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

    Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

    Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

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

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

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    18 mins
  • Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 22: Simply Blessed, Jeron's Java, The Solid Rock, Tommy's, Kimmel Orchard
    Jan 7 2025

    On this episode of Sheila’s Shout-outs, it’s boutique time in Kearney with great Nebraska-themed clothing and more. Find out a bit about a northeast Nebraska-made coffee Sheila’s been enjoying from the comfort of her home for years. Take a peek inside a Christian Bookstore with gifts galore in Kearney, eat at a family restaurant in Grand Island known for their fried chicken and huge cinnamon rolls; and finish off with a cider flight at the Kimmel Orchard in Nebraska City.

    Listen where you find your favorite podcasts!

    Thank you to pixabay music for the background track.

    https://besimplyblessed.com/

    https://www.kearneysolidrock.com/

    Tommy's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063960582902

    https://www.jeronsjava.com/

    https://www.kimmelorchard.org/

    https://visitgrandisland.com/

    www.nebraskahometown.org

    www.nebcommfound.org

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    10 mins