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By York County Development Corporation

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A podcast dedicated to the hidden voices of rural life, thriving small-town infrastructure, and the people shaping Nebraska’s future. Join host Grace Staehr as she sits down with local leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and community members to share the stories behind what makes rural communities grow. Brought to you by the York County Development Corporation.


Episode Date
Episode 146 - Mike Henke on Building a Workplace Where People Thrive
May 30, 2026
Episode 145 - Betsy Forbis and the Future of the York Chamber of Commerce
May 15, 2026
Episode 144 - The Voice of Local Stories: Parker Garlough at York News-Times
Apr 30, 2026
Episode 143 - A New Chapter at Wessels Farm: Shauna Bigelow’s Journey and Ideas
Apr 22, 2026
Episode 142 - It Starts with People: Heather Hultgrien on Culture, Leadership & Growth
Apr 03, 2026
Episode 141 - Tiny Steps, Big Futures: Libby Brouillette & Norah Hernandez at Little Blessings Preschool
Mar 17, 2026
Episode 140 - Introducing Grace Staehr
Feb 03, 2026
2026 Update with Lisa Hurley
Jan 15, 2026
Episode 138 - Ink, Impact, and Involvement: A Conversation with Rick Pfeifer
Jan 01, 2026
Episode 137 - Digital Branding (and Skateboarding!) with Eric Eckert
Dec 15, 2025
Episode 136 - Sebastian Rodriguez
Dec 01, 2025
Episode 135 - In-Home Services with Shelia Decker
Nov 20, 2025
Episode 134 - Some recruiters find you a job. Kiley Palmertree helps you find your place.
Nov 01, 2025
Episode 133 - Shaping the future of manufacturing talent with Doug Rood
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 132 - Growing Bright Futures: A Look Inside Little Jewels with Heather Nunnenkamp
Sep 15, 2025
Episode 131 - Full Circle: Big-City Experience, Hometown Impact with Elizabeth Fillman
Sep 02, 2025
Episode 130 - Opening Doors, Changing Lives: The Foster Care Mission with Sheryl Canales
Aug 15, 2025
Episode 129 - Guiding Minds, Shaping Stories: A Conversation with Joanna Carver
Aug 01, 2025
Episode 128 - Dr. Clark Roush, Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts at York University & Director of the York Creative District
Jul 15, 2025
Episode 127: Barry Redfern, the Mayor of York
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 126: Jay Colburn, Vice President of Long Term Care, York General
Jun 13, 2025
Episode 125: Sam Witherby with CareerPathway.com
May 30, 2025
Episode 124 - Deb Robertson, Director of Kilgore Memorial Library
May 15, 2025
Episode 123 - Heather Brahmsteadt, Nursing Director of Med Surg, York General
May 01, 2025
Episode 122 - Madonna Mogul with the Chamber
Apr 16, 2025
Episode 121 - Visiting with Avery Blum from YC3
Mar 31, 2025
Episode 120 – Visiting with YCVB Director, Alex Saathoff
Mar 14, 2025
Episode 119 – YCDC Update with Lisa Hurley
Feb 28, 2025
Episode 118 – Katelin Rood – Macks Golden Grounds
Feb 17, 2025
Episode 117 – Emily Eggar – STEM in York County
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 116 – Michelle McClelland with The Photo Experience
Jan 15, 2025
Episode 115 – Jeanne Simmons
Jan 01, 2025
Episode 114 – Emory Conrad – Owner of Goody Pop
Dec 16, 2024
Episode 113 – Vini Pie – YU Student and Community Involvement
Dec 02, 2024
Episode 112 – Jordan Klute – The Soaring Growth of Klute Inc.
Nov 15, 2024
Episode 111 – Emily Perry – The Host Get’s Interviewed
Nov 01, 2024
Episode 110: Callie Hurley, Temporary 17-County Podcast Host
Oct 15, 2024
Episode 109: Brennan Cole – AMP & Recreation
Oct 01, 2024
Episode 108: YES Bond w/ Katie Burger and Chelsey Klein
Sep 16, 2024
Episode 107: What’s Going On with the YCDC?
Sep 02, 2024
Episode 106: Trey Perry McCool Junction Schools Teacher and More
Aug 15, 2024
Episode 105: Volunteering & Community Involvement
Aug 05, 2024
Episode 104: Marie Steskal - Remote Work & Moving to York
Jul 16, 2024
Ep. 103 Janeen Sorensen YCDC's Newest Team Member
Jul 01, 2024
Episode 102: Austin "The Stache" and his New Gig
Jun 17, 2024
Ep. 101 Meghan Cowger - Recruitment Coordinator
Jun 03, 2024
Episode 100: Doreen Lopez - York High School JAG Coordinator
May 15, 2024
Episode 99 : Derek Dauel – Owning a business & Food Services
May 06, 2024
Episode 98 Anthony Hodson - York University Student
Apr 15, 2024
Impact Award Recipient Doug Rood
Apr 01, 2024
Ep. 97 - Hilary Mundt Recruiter with Advanced Services Inc
Mar 19, 2024
Episode 96: Tyler Hinton – Entrepreneurship & Career Journey
Mar 01, 2024
Episode 95: Carrie Colburn – Connections & Professional Path
Feb 15, 2024
Episode 94: April McDaniel – Overcoming Challenges & Living in the Right Lane
Feb 01, 2024
Episode 93 : Stephen Postier – Government & Involvement
Jan 15, 2024
Episode 92 : Jim Ulrich – Hospital Vitality & Community Enrichment
Jan 02, 2024
Episode 91: YCDC Membership
Dec 15, 2023
Episode 90: YCDC Year in Review
Dec 08, 2023
Episode 89: Kadee Ditloff – Community Engagement & Customer Service
Nov 15, 2023
Episode 88: Sheila Brugger - Financial Success for Businesses
Nov 01, 2023
Episode 87 : Steph Howe – Involvement & Family
Oct 16, 2023
Episode 86: Melanie Wilkinson - Growth & Journalism
Oct 02, 2023
62: Tami Batt - From Chicago to Nebraska
Sep 23, 2023
Episode 85: Brian Gralheer, YPS Principal & Servant Leadership
Sep 15, 2023
Episode 84: Business Connection: Nate Eldred on Housing
Sep 06, 2023
Episode 83 : YCDC Quarterly Update
Aug 15, 2023
YCDC NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Aug 11, 2023
EP. 73 Brian Kurth: Love & Moving to Nebraska
Aug 10, 2023
Episode 82: Community Collaboration & Uplifting Others with Ryan Lueck
Aug 01, 2023
67: Doug Rood - STEM & Photography
Jul 19, 2023
Professional Connection with Ginger Johnson
Jul 14, 2023
Episode 80 : Steve Martin and the Nebraska Pork Expo
Jul 03, 2023
Professional Connection with Brian Koch (NE Dept of Labor)
Jun 15, 2023
Austin Pistulka Coming Back Home
Jun 01, 2023
Jill Swartzendruber: Small Towns & Career Advancement
May 15, 2023
Business Resources: Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development with Madonna Mogul and Lisa Hurley
May 01, 2023
75: Eric Montgomery
Apr 14, 2023
74: Terri Carlson
Mar 31, 2023
72: Lisa Hurley -
Feb 28, 2023
71: Jesse Thieman - Cyclonaire & Heartland Life
Feb 16, 2023
70: Tristan Perry - Community Impact Thru Youth
Feb 08, 2023
69: Cindi Nickel - Hometown Life & Real Estate
Jan 17, 2023
68: Taylor Samek - Law Enforcement & Purpose
Jan 03, 2023
66: Heather Hultgrien - Renewed Horizon
Dec 01, 2022
65: Sue Crawford - State Legislature & City Administrator
Nov 16, 2022
64: Kelly Fike - Teaching, Basketball, & Family
Oct 31, 2022
63: Adam Broughton - Building A Business
Oct 14, 2022
61: Lisa Hurley & Deb Heskett - YCDC Staff
Sep 16, 2022
60: Tyler Herman - Wrestling & Teaching
Jun 16, 2022
59: Scott Yates - Coaching, Teaching, & Travel
Jun 09, 2022
58: Jason Heitz - Leadership Thru Education
Jun 02, 2022
57: Chad Mattox - Coaching, Teaching, & Family
May 26, 2022
56: Micah Sundberg - Coach & Educator
May 19, 2022
55: Cody Wallinger - Small Town Life & School Leadership
May 11, 2022
54: Randy Obermier - Local Legacy & Leadership
Feb 24, 2022
53: Deb Robertson - Library & Community Innovation
Feb 16, 2022
52: Kurt Bulgrin - Public Service & Family
Feb 09, 2022
51: Pat Wagner - Heritage & Community
Feb 02, 2022
50: Daniel Grotz - Farming, Finance, & Public Office
Jan 26, 2022
49: Cheree Folts - Hometown Parks & Rec.
Jan 19, 2022