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

Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Sheila Jenkinson, with 226 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sheila Jenkinson hosts Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, a society show with 226 episodes published.

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  Episode #227

  Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 62: Special Episode - Nebraska Community Foundation Bus Tour, Part 1

  Aug 18, 202632 minS4

  On this Special Shoutout Episode, Host Sheila Jenkinson talks with Nebraska Community Foundation Co-Directors of Network Learning, Maggie Smith and Elizabeth Troyer-Miller, about the NCF Communities Bus Tour they went on exploring common courage in several NCF affiliate fund locations across the state. Part one includes the host site of Albion and the first stop on day one in Leigh. You can hear more about the incredible community work being done throughout Nebraska on Foundation Friday Episodes on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast launching on the first and third Fridays each month, and look for two more special Sheila's Shoutout Episodes launching this September, highlighting the remainder of the tour. Listen where you love to listen and please remember to share, love, subscribe, and follow along on FB, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thanks for listening! https://www.nebcommfound.org/event/bus-tour-2026/ https://www.nebcommfound.org/podcasts/ http://www.nebraskahometown.org/ 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/ Valentine & Cherry County Tourism: https://visitvalentine.org/ Visit Fort Dodge Iowa: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com/ VIsit Kearney Nebraska: https://visitkearney.org/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Visit 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/ 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/ See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com #GreaterNebraska #communitybuilding #TouringNebraska #gstnpodcast #gstnfoundationfridays

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  Episode #226

  Ep. 94: Visit Knox County 2026, Part 2, The Adventure Continues

  Aug 11, 202619 minS4

  On this second episode in 2026 through Visit Knox County, you'll hear host, Sheila Jenkinson, and Visit Knox County Tourism Director, Stacy Miller, reminisce about some of their recent outings in this beautiful hidden gem in Northeast Nebraska. From the scenery with rolling hills, rivers, a beautiful lake, and more, to fun places to eat and unique stays, they cover just another small part of what there truly is to do in this county where Adventure Knox! LIsten where you love to listen. Thank you for liking, loving, sharing, reviewing, and most of all, listening! https://visitknoxcountynebraska.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/ Valentine & Cherry County Tourism: https://visitvalentine.org/ Visit Fort Dodge Iowa: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com/ VIsit Kearney Nebraska: https://visitkearney.org/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Visit 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/ 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/ See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com #visitknoxcountyne #gstnpodcast #Nebraskatravelandtourism #exploremore #hiddengems

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  Episode #225

  Foundation Fridays Ep 41: Make a Will Month Special Episode on Planned Giving

  Aug 7, 202628 minS4

  On this special episode of Foundation Fridays on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, thanks to the Nebraska Community Foundation, Becky Ries and Todd Mekelburg share useful information and answer lots of questions about planned giving in light of August, which is "Make A Will" month. They talk about why to consider leaving a legacy, different ways to do so, some misconceptions, where and when to start, and more. If you've been thinking about this or even if you haven't...this is a great place to start! Listen to the full episode wherever you listen or visit the Nebraska Community Foundation Podcast page! Thanks for listening! https://www.nebcommfound.org/news/august-is-make-a-will-month/ 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/ Valentine & Cherry County Tourism: https://visitvalentine.org/ Visit Fort Dodge Iowa: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com/ VIsit Kearney Nebraska: https://visitkearney.org/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Visit 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/ 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/ See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com #makeawillmonth #greaternebraska #leavingalegacy #gstnfoundationfridays #plannedgiving

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  Episode #224

  Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 61: A Special Place, Leadbelly, & More

  Aug 4, 202611 minS4

  On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts on the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, find a special place to shop florals and gifts in Creighton, plus a place to get leaded in the Historic Haymarket District in Lincoln, and a special shoutout to a few Northeast Nebraska small businesses that helped make a special day even better. Listen to this episode and over 220 back episodes wherever you love to listen! Thank you for your support! https://www.aspecialplacene.com/ https://www.bespokeentertainment.net/ 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/ Valentine & Cherry County Tourism: https://visitvalentine.org/ Visit Fort Dodge Iowa: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com/ VIsit Kearney Nebraska: https://visitkearney.org/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Visit 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/ 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/ See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com #gstnpodcast #LNK #shopsmall #flowersandgifts #greatfood

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  Episode #223

  Foundation Fridays Ep. 40: Exeter Area Community Foundation Fund

  Jul 31, 202626 minS4

  On this episode of Foundation Fridays thanks to the Nebraska Community Foundation, you'll hear from this father-daughter duo about the Exeter Area Community Foundation Fund. Hear about the community and surrounding area, things to see and do there, some of the grant-funded projects, and more as Alan Emshoff and Taylor Kahlandt share their enthusiasm for the future of their Nebraska small town. Listen where you love to listen anywhere you go, and don't forget to like, share, follow, and review to see more positive content through an average of seven episodes each month! https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/exeter-area-community-foundation-fund/ 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/ Valentine & Cherry County Tourism: https://visitvalentine.org/ Visit Fort Dodge Iowa: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com/ VIsit Kearney Nebraska: https://visitkearney.org/ Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ Visit 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/ 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/ See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com #GreaterNebraska #gstnfoundationfridays #gstnpodcast #podcast #smalltownhighlight

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