On this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson chats with Colleen Johnson, Executive Director of the Old West Balloon Fest which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary in Mitchell this August. Colleen and Sheila talk about the event itself, what it's like to be a hot air balloon pilot, the positive impact on the area during the event, some interesting stories, and more!

Listen on your favorite podcast platform and follow the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast on Facebook and Instagram.

Show notes https://otter.ai/u/KapyM6IsiwiUBnkgUVU5Ux8BRo0?utm_source=copy_url

Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

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

Cuming County Visitors Bureau & Cuming County Economic Development: sweethomecumingcounty.com

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

Sidney/Cheyenne County Tourism: https://www.visitsidneyne.com/.

Norfolk Area Business Resource Network: https://www.norfolksmallbiz.com/

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

Nebraska Life Magazine: www.NebraskaLifeMagazine.com

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

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

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

Visit Knox County: www.knoxcountynebraska.com

Artzy Haven https://artzyhaven.com/

The American Doorstop Project www.AmericanDoorstopProject.com

Born to Rein: www.BornToRein.com

Innovation Station, West Point: www.innovationstaionwp.com

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

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

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

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

Scotts Bluff County Tourism https://visitscottsbluff.com/

This episode of Sheila's Shoutouts is dedicated to Sheila's mom, Barbara.

Host, Sheila Jenkinson talks about how her love of being front and center came about and why her mom had a part to play in that and in Sheila's love of travels. She also takes us to an Indian restaurant in Norfolk, a unique eating spot in Scotts Bluff County called Powerhouse Social; and a little peek into a couple places who have given the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast very nice shout outs recently.

Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/D3-UOcaUWzALYRuOOKJbR4mrss0?utm_source=copy_url

One this episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson talks to Dana Steffensmeier of Beemer who highlights the role of the Beemer Community Club in organizing events and bringing people together. She also emphasizes the importance of community and discusses the annual Beemer Play Daze festival, community club efforts during COVID-19, revitalization efforts of the old school building, and more!

Show notes https://otter.ai/u/sc1jGqjmQ8DmyefX9SDpnvIO0kQ?utm_source=copy_url

Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

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

Cuming County Visitors Bureau & Cuming County Economic Development: sweethomecumingcounty.com

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

Sidney/Cheyenne County Tourism: https://www.visitsidneyne.com/.

Norfolk Area Business Resource Network: https://www.norfolksmallbiz.com/

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

Nebraska Life Magazine: www.NebraskaLifeMagazine.com

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

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

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

Visit Knox County: www.knoxcountynebraska.com

Artzy Haven https://artzyhaven.com/

The American Doorstop Project www.AmericanDoorstopProject.com

Born to Rein: www.BornToRein.com

Innovation Station, West Point: www.innovationstaionwp.com

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

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

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

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

In this episode of the Growing Small Town Podcast, host Sheila Jenkinson teams up with Brian Blakely, host of the Good Life Small Business Podcast to talk about what they've leaarned from the guests they've each interviewed on their shows about small town revitalization. They also share their own stories about growing up in Nebraska small towns and why their podcasts are mission-driven to help small towns in Nebraska thrive.

You can also catch this collaborative episode on the Good Life Small Business Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. See the video on YouTube @goodlifesmallbusinesspodcast and don't forget to follow both podcasts to help support Nebraska and small businesses.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmrTR6PVkpkcL5V1C0hfq0Q

https://www.facebook.com/goodlifesmallbiz/

Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

Cuming County Visitors Bureau & Cuming County Economic Development: sweethomecumingcounty.com

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

Sidney/Cheyenne County Tourism: https://www.visitsidneyne.com/.

Norfolk Area Business Resource Network: https://www.norfolksmallbiz.com/

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

Nebraska Life Magazine: www.NebraskaLifeMagazine.com

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

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

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

Visit Knox County: www.knoxcountynebraska.com

Artzy Haven https://artzyhaven.com/

The American Doorstop Project www.AmericanDoorstopProject.com

Born to Rein: www.BornToRein.com

Innovation Station, West Point: www.innovationstaionwp.com

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

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

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

On this episode of Sheila’s Shoutouts, highlights include a studio in the Downtown Norfolk River Point district where kids and adults alike can find their inner artist, a small town shop in Niobrara where you can find treasures – old and new, a midwest podcast episode showcasing northeast Nebraska, a library in Waterloo with a unique start; and a travel conference I recently spoke at that will be making it’s way to central Nebraska.

Thanks to pixabay music for the background track.

Show Notes: https://otter.ai/u/NVGCkwSzfx3BKaGSyC81-xiElDE?utm_source=copy_url

https://revitalizedstudio2.wixsite.com/website

https://waterloonepubliclibrary.com/

https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/

https://midwestsmalltown.com/

https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/

https://visitshipshewana.org/

https://visitnebraska.com/

https://visitgrandisland.com/

Listen in as Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast host, Sheila Jenkinson, talks with the mayor of Ponca, DJ Smith, about Ponca State Park, Frog Days, a major water project, the Chief Standing Bear Park renovation, the 56th Anniversary of the Days of '56 Rodeo and more!

https://daysof56rodeo.com/

https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/ponca/

Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/ixMjwsvqoFS6d7BXa8gW0QA3MJo?utm_source=copy_url

Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

Cuming County Visitors Bureau & Cuming County Economic Development: sweethomecumingcounty.com

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

Sidney/Cheyenne County Tourism: https://www.visitsidneyne.com/.

Norfolk Area Business Resource Network: https://www.norfolksmallbiz.com/

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

Nebraska Life Magazine: www.NebraskaLifeMagazine.com

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

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

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

Visit Knox County: www.knoxcountynebraska.com

Artzy Haven https://artzyhaven.com/

The American Doorstop Project www.AmericanDoorstopProject.com

Born to Rein: www.BornToRein.com

Innovation Station, West Point: www.innovationstaionwp.com

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

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

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

In this episode, Sheila talks about the Hardware store in Stanton that houses more than just hardware, a small town festival where it’s okay to be a clown, a new podcast coming out of Norfolk you should really "check out", a road trip she's taking this summer that doesn’t involve sitting in a car, and a hotspot in Niobrara that serves great food and great fun.

Thanks to pixabay music for the background tracks.

Featured: Stanton True Value Hardware, Plainview Klown Festival, Norfolk Public Library's "Check It Out" Podcast, Norfolk Family YMCA Summer Road Trip Challenge, Jimmy Dean's Bar & Grill in Niobrara

Show notes - https://otter.ai/u/1e7JOHULWZpt4CiWpj0evrkaDfg?utm_source=copy_url