93 Counties Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/93-counties 93 Counties is a weekly show hosted by students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri River. © 2026 Nebraska News Service d423cbd6-e952-5175-97eb-f7767d549e72 yes Introducing 93 Counties: Season Two Introducing 93 Counties en Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:17 -0500 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:04:27 -0600 https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jju2S1cosjjmu0YSg8R6fxfgFYWfV38yWwzwiJDX5hg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4MjUwLzE2NTI0/NTcyNjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg 93 Counties episodic Nebraska News Service 93 Counties is a weekly show hosted by students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri River. 93 Counties is a weekly show hosted by students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nebraska, journalism, UNL, KRNU, rural Kaci Richter No No Cuming County: Changes at St. Anthony’s Church 43 43 Cuming County: Changes at St. Anthony’s Church full e5705554-962c-4d82-b1e3-bd9058a20adc https://share.transistor.fm/s/9031b990 St. Anthony's Catholic Church outside of West Point, Nebraska was founded in 1867. In 2024, the church limited the number of services they have to twice a month. St. Anthony's has a rich history and is an important place for many, but it (and other rural churches like it) can't survive without parishioners and funds. Join hosts Brayden Selk and Noah Post as they discover how this community tries to keep legacy of St. Anthony's alive. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Brayden Selk and Noah Post
Thank you to Diane Oligmueller, Deb Wiegert and Father James Weeder for their time. 

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]]> St. Anthony's Catholic Church outside of West Point, Nebraska was founded in 1867. In 2024, the church limited the number of services they have to twice a month. St. Anthony's has a rich history and is an important place for many, but it (and other rural churches like it) can't survive without parishioners and funds. Join hosts Brayden Selk and Noah Post as they discover how this community tries to keep legacy of St. Anthony's alive. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Brayden Selk and Noah Post
Thank you to Diane Oligmueller, Deb Wiegert and Father James Weeder for their time. 

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]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 524 St. Anthony's Catholic Church outside of West Point, Nebraska was founded in 1867. In 2024, the church limited the number of services they have to twice a month. St. Anthony's has a rich history and is an important place for many, but it (and other rural churches like it) can't survive without parishioners and funds. Join hosts Brayden Selk and Noah Post as they discover how this community tries to keep legacy of St. Anthony's alive. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Brayden Selk and Noah Post
Thank you to Diane Oligmueller, Deb Wiegert and Father James Weeder for their time. 

Additional Audio: 
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]]> UNL, COJMC, Nebraska, KRNU, Cuming County, West Point, church, cemetery, journalism, catholic, death, journalism, rural No Madison County: Public Funds, Private Schools 42 42 Madison County: Public Funds, Private Schools full f4820827-b8f8-45e3-801f-508a364fae1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cc0ef48 In this episode, hosts Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik travel to Madison County to explore recent school-choice legislation in Nebraska. They speak with a Norfolk private school principal and include audio from State Senator Robert Dover about the benefits of private-school legislation. Tim Royers, president of the Nebraska State Education Association, and Daniel Russel, director of Stand for School share concerns about the impact on public education. Nebraska parents also weigh in on the issue. Through local voices and expert insights, this episode examines how school-choice policies are shaping communities across Nebraska.


Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik

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]]> In this episode, hosts Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik travel to Madison County to explore recent school-choice legislation in Nebraska. They speak with a Norfolk private school principal and include audio from State Senator Robert Dover about the benefits of private-school legislation. Tim Royers, president of the Nebraska State Education Association, and Daniel Russel, director of Stand for School share concerns about the impact on public education. Nebraska parents also weigh in on the issue. Through local voices and expert insights, this episode examines how school-choice policies are shaping communities across Nebraska.


Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik

Additional audio:
Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Secondary music - Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license
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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Jodi Soptic, Rayna Pytlik Jodi Soptic, Rayna Pytlik 1127 In this episode, hosts Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik travel to Madison County to explore recent school-choice legislation in Nebraska. They speak with a Norfolk private school principal and include audio from State Senator Robert Dover about the benefits of private-school legislation. Tim Royers, president of the Nebraska State Education Association, and Daniel Russel, director of Stand for School share concerns about the impact on public education. Nebraska parents also weigh in on the issue. Through local voices and expert insights, this episode examines how school-choice policies are shaping communities across Nebraska.


Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik

Additional audio:
Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Secondary music - Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license
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]]> Nebraska, legislature, school-choice, voucher, ballot measure, journalism, senator, students, public school, private school, education, teachers, educators, UNL, huskers, COJMC, madison No Dixon County: Finding Refuge in Ponca State Park 41 41 Dixon County: Finding Refuge in Ponca State Park full 2b8f70bb-aa55-41ee-88cb-c1ec6e9052cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/faedc4b3 In a world of constant online distraction and rising stress, Ponca State Park offers something rare—refuge. Nestled in the scenic hills of Dixon County, Nebraska, this 2,400-acre state park is more than just a getaway; it’s a living classroom, a conservation stronghold, and a sanctuary for both kids and adults. In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann explore how time in nature can restore our mental health, connect us to history, and inspire the next generation. With insights from park administrator Jeff Fields and 4-H educators Cara Wiebelhaus and Angela Apts, we take you inside the sounds, stories, and science of one of Nebraska’s most treasured spaces.

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann.


MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license


SECONDARY SOURCES:
Gallup: https://news.gallup.com/poll/642704/americans-sleeping-less-stressed.aspx#:~:text=In%20Gallup's%20December%202023%20poll,lowest%20percentage%20in%20the%20trend.


Harvard: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/time-spent-in-nature-can-boost-physical-and-mental-well-being/#:~:text=She%20 also%20s aid%20that%20 spending,urban%20environments%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20said.


Ponca State Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BoN1lL6rd4&t=40s


Hiking Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC17UmbUCAg


Nebraska Game & Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr21dMsuE8s 


]]> In a world of constant online distraction and rising stress, Ponca State Park offers something rare—refuge. Nestled in the scenic hills of Dixon County, Nebraska, this 2,400-acre state park is more than just a getaway; it’s a living classroom, a conservation stronghold, and a sanctuary for both kids and adults. In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann explore how time in nature can restore our mental health, connect us to history, and inspire the next generation. With insights from park administrator Jeff Fields and 4-H educators Cara Wiebelhaus and Angela Apts, we take you inside the sounds, stories, and science of one of Nebraska’s most treasured spaces.

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann.


MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license


SECONDARY SOURCES:
Gallup: https://news.gallup.com/poll/642704/americans-sleeping-less-stressed.aspx#:~:text=In%20Gallup's%20December%202023%20poll,lowest%20percentage%20in%20the%20trend.


Harvard: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/time-spent-in-nature-can-boost-physical-and-mental-well-being/#:~:text=She%20 also%20s aid%20that%20 spending,urban%20environments%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20said.


Ponca State Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BoN1lL6rd4&t=40s


Hiking Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC17UmbUCAg


Nebraska Game & Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr21dMsuE8s 


]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann 587 In a world of constant online distraction and rising stress, Ponca State Park offers something rare—refuge. Nestled in the scenic hills of Dixon County, Nebraska, this 2,400-acre state park is more than just a getaway; it’s a living classroom, a conservation stronghold, and a sanctuary for both kids and adults. In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann explore how time in nature can restore our mental health, connect us to history, and inspire the next generation. With insights from park administrator Jeff Fields and 4-H educators Cara Wiebelhaus and Angela Apts, we take you inside the sounds, stories, and science of one of Nebraska’s most treasured spaces.

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann.


MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license


SECONDARY SOURCES:
Gallup: https://news.gallup.com/poll/642704/americans-sleeping-less-stressed.aspx#:~:text=In%20Gallup's%20December%202023%20poll,lowest%20percentage%20in%20the%20trend.


Harvard: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/time-spent-in-nature-can-boost-physical-and-mental-well-being/#:~:text=She%20 also%20s aid%20that%20 spending,urban%20environments%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20said.


Ponca State Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BoN1lL6rd4&t=40s


Hiking Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC17UmbUCAg


Nebraska Game & Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr21dMsuE8s 


]]> Dixon County, Northeast Nebraska, Lewis and Clark, State Parks, Camping Ponca, Nebraska Game and Parks, UNL, Huskers, CoJMC, Nebraska No Adams County: Building a Roomier Future 40 40 Adams County: Building a Roomier Future full 04219e14-95a1-4efb-99fd-7d744be48ea9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7015d046 Hastings has struggled to grow for over 20 years, and sufficient housing has not always been a guarantee. Hosts Henry Goodwin and David Swotek take a deep dive into the housing crisis impacting Hastings, Nebraska. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Henry Goodwin and David Swotek

Special thanks to Brian Hoffman, Bri Narick, Patrick Markle and Shannon Landaur

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]]> Hastings has struggled to grow for over 20 years, and sufficient housing has not always been a guarantee. Hosts Henry Goodwin and David Swotek take a deep dive into the housing crisis impacting Hastings, Nebraska. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Henry Goodwin and David Swotek

Special thanks to Brian Hoffman, Bri Narick, Patrick Markle and Shannon Landaur

Primary music: "Critically Ill" FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Secondary audio:  Bizarre 1965 Civil Defense TV Spots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzJS10SMJ-8&t=254s
Construction Sound Effects - SFXsource.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHyLmBfeA0 
Classroom Ambience (Royalty Free) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjT_TjIlvU
School Bell Sound Effect No Copyright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0MIJnSlRyo

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Henry Goodwin and David Swotek Henry Goodwin and David Swotek 654 Hastings has struggled to grow for over 20 years, and sufficient housing has not always been a guarantee. Hosts Henry Goodwin and David Swotek take a deep dive into the housing crisis impacting Hastings, Nebraska. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Henry Goodwin and David Swotek

Special thanks to Brian Hoffman, Bri Narick, Patrick Markle and Shannon Landaur

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Secondary audio:  Bizarre 1965 Civil Defense TV Spots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzJS10SMJ-8&t=254s
Construction Sound Effects - SFXsource.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHyLmBfeA0 
Classroom Ambience (Royalty Free) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjT_TjIlvU
School Bell Sound Effect No Copyright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0MIJnSlRyo

]]> Nebraska, UNL, COJMC, Adams, Hastings, Housing No Cheyenne County: Sinful Sidney 39 39 Cheyenne County: Sinful Sidney full 0538107d-02eb-4638-9683-96b4c56cbb38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de916e2d In the small town of Sidney, Nebraska, the Boothill Restoration Committee is preserving the past of their sinful town. Join Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen as they journey through Sidney's history: the cons, the crooks and the sins. Kathy Wilson and Marva Ellwanger share stories of the past and how they shaped the town to where it is today. From restoring a cemetery to recreating a brothel room, this story shows the importance of preserving the past and working toward a better future. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen
Thank you to Kathy Wilson, Marva Ellwanger and Kevin Hammond for sharing your stories with us.

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]]> In the small town of Sidney, Nebraska, the Boothill Restoration Committee is preserving the past of their sinful town. Join Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen as they journey through Sidney's history: the cons, the crooks and the sins. Kathy Wilson and Marva Ellwanger share stories of the past and how they shaped the town to where it is today. From restoring a cemetery to recreating a brothel room, this story shows the importance of preserving the past and working toward a better future. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen
Thank you to Kathy Wilson, Marva Ellwanger and Kevin Hammond for sharing your stories with us.

Additional Audio:
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Secondary music- "Dark Western" Pixabay Asset ID: #149423
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]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Angelina Pattavina, Maddie Hansen Angelina Pattavina, Maddie Hansen 1134 In the small town of Sidney, Nebraska, the Boothill Restoration Committee is preserving the past of their sinful town. Join Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen as they journey through Sidney's history: the cons, the crooks and the sins. Kathy Wilson and Marva Ellwanger share stories of the past and how they shaped the town to where it is today. From restoring a cemetery to recreating a brothel room, this story shows the importance of preserving the past and working toward a better future. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen
Thank you to Kathy Wilson, Marva Ellwanger and Kevin Hammond for sharing your stories with us.

Additional Audio:
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Secondary music- "Dark Western" Pixabay Asset ID: #149423
FOX News Clip at 6:38- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UatnTSwEUoc

]]> Nebraska, journalism, UNL, KRNU, COJMC, Sidney, Cheyenne, gold, heist, panhandle, sinful, crime, past, history, restoration, Boothill, train, crooked, lynching, sheriff, archeology, excavation, railroad, crime, saloon, brothel, murder, gambling, drinking, robbery, prostitution, terror, jail, criminals, wild west, gold heist, restoration committee, Boothill restoration committee, Camp Lookout, Boothill Cemetery No Wayne County: What the Cluck? 38 38 Wayne County: What the Cluck? full da53015b-76c8-43fa-acbe-c6e8a50b70bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfa12702 Thousands of people flock to Wayne, Nebraska, each year for the Wayne Chicken Show. As egg prices rise, so does the popularity of backyard chickens. In this episode, Andrés López and Ana Wombacher crack into the Wayne Chicken Show, getting to the yolk of the festival and chicken owners of Nebraska.

Special thanks to Vivian Landis, Heather Lange, Clara Osten, Emaline Richter, Ruby Richter, Luke Virgil and Emily Yelden.

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News Broadcasts:

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Andrés López and Ana Wombacher

Additional audio: 
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]]> Thousands of people flock to Wayne, Nebraska, each year for the Wayne Chicken Show. As egg prices rise, so does the popularity of backyard chickens. In this episode, Andrés López and Ana Wombacher crack into the Wayne Chicken Show, getting to the yolk of the festival and chicken owners of Nebraska.

Special thanks to Vivian Landis, Heather Lange, Clara Osten, Emaline Richter, Ruby Richter, Luke Virgil and Emily Yelden.

Secondary Music Beds sources from Udio.


News Broadcasts:

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Andrés López and Ana Wombacher

Additional audio: 
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]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Andres Lopez, Ana Wombacher Andres Lopez, Ana Wombacher 702 Thousands of people flock to Wayne, Nebraska, each year for the Wayne Chicken Show. As egg prices rise, so does the popularity of backyard chickens. In this episode, Andrés López and Ana Wombacher crack into the Wayne Chicken Show, getting to the yolk of the festival and chicken owners of Nebraska.

Special thanks to Vivian Landis, Heather Lange, Clara Osten, Emaline Richter, Ruby Richter, Luke Virgil and Emily Yelden.

Secondary Music Beds sources from Udio.


News Broadcasts:

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Andrés López and Ana Wombacher

Additional audio: 
Primary music - "Critically III" Fine Tune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481

]]> Nebraska, Wayne, UNL, COJMC, Chicken Show, Backyard Chickens, Chicken, Wayne Chicken Show No Lincoln County: The Immortal Showman 37 37 Lincoln County: The Immortal Showman full 24a3f38b-bd64-4881-a0fa-d753840ab770 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc6088f6 By most accounts, world famous wild west performer Willam F. Cody, died a hundred years ago. To the people of Lincoln County, however, he is still alive and well. For decades now, an impersonator has perpetuated the larger-than-life legend of Buffalo Bill for future generations to behold for themselves. In this episode of 93 Counties, we uncover the man, the myth and the ongoing appeal of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody by speaking to the people who tell his stories and bear his name.

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Blake Milisits and Jakob Fisher

Special thanks to Joe Crus, Bruce Richman, Christina Kirk and Jim Griffin


PRIMARY MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
ADDITIONAL SOURCES: "Colonel Buffalo Bill" from Annie Get Your Gun by Keean Wynn; written by Irving Berlin; Amazon MGM
                                          Buffalo Bill Reads Mean Tweets on VisitNorthPlatte.com
                                          North Platte Gets Buffalo Bill's Seal of Approval on VisitNorthPlatte.com
                                          Little Big Man directed by Arthur Penn; written by Calder Willingham; based on Little Big Man by Thomas Berger

]]> By most accounts, world famous wild west performer Willam F. Cody, died a hundred years ago. To the people of Lincoln County, however, he is still alive and well. For decades now, an impersonator has perpetuated the larger-than-life legend of Buffalo Bill for future generations to behold for themselves. In this episode of 93 Counties, we uncover the man, the myth and the ongoing appeal of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody by speaking to the people who tell his stories and bear his name.

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Blake Milisits and Jakob Fisher

Special thanks to Joe Crus, Bruce Richman, Christina Kirk and Jim Griffin


PRIMARY MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
ADDITIONAL SOURCES: "Colonel Buffalo Bill" from Annie Get Your Gun by Keean Wynn; written by Irving Berlin; Amazon MGM
                                          Buffalo Bill Reads Mean Tweets on VisitNorthPlatte.com
                                          North Platte Gets Buffalo Bill's Seal of Approval on VisitNorthPlatte.com
                                          Little Big Man directed by Arthur Penn; written by Calder Willingham; based on Little Big Man by Thomas Berger

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 693 By most accounts, world famous wild west performer Willam F. Cody, died a hundred years ago. To the people of Lincoln County, however, he is still alive and well. For decades now, an impersonator has perpetuated the larger-than-life legend of Buffalo Bill for future generations to behold for themselves. In this episode of 93 Counties, we uncover the man, the myth and the ongoing appeal of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody by speaking to the people who tell his stories and bear his name.

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Blake Milisits and Jakob Fisher

Special thanks to Joe Crus, Bruce Richman, Christina Kirk and Jim Griffin


PRIMARY MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
ADDITIONAL SOURCES: "Colonel Buffalo Bill" from Annie Get Your Gun by Keean Wynn; written by Irving Berlin; Amazon MGM
                                          Buffalo Bill Reads Mean Tweets on VisitNorthPlatte.com
                                          North Platte Gets Buffalo Bill's Seal of Approval on VisitNorthPlatte.com
                                          Little Big Man directed by Arthur Penn; written by Calder Willingham; based on Little Big Man by Thomas Berger

]]> Nebraska, journalism, UNL, KRNU, Buffalo Bill, North Platte, Lincoln County, history, rodeo, buffalo, impersonator, tourism, tradition, performance, wild west, cowboy No Douglas County: A Season Cut Short 36 36 Douglas County: A Season Cut Short full 2e334d89-f48e-4b31-b663-35477a576279 https://share.transistor.fm/s/faa0575d The Omaha Benson High School Football team had to suddenly cancel the last two games of the season. Join Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus to find out what is next for the historic program, and the devastation open enrollment has caused to small OPS schools like Benson.    

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus 

News Clips Courtesy of
KMTV:  https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/its-unfortunate-benson-high-school-football-cancels-remainder-of-season
Nebraska Public Media: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/lack-of-competitive-balance-boils-over-in-high-school-sports/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhk9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTQH3iXcySFNnrcOdPTj4fiS00oLyzuxhjPHEZg_9GTV4kVL1zqVJHjK5A_aem_jHHrb5xmwWN_9gmHzUGkCQ
WOWT: https://www.wowt.com/2024/10/16/nsaa-responds-omaha-bensons-cancellation-own-football-season/
KETV: https://www.ketv.com/article/benson-high-school-foundation-funds-new-baseball-softball-fields/64148150

Thank you to Gary Sharp, Mike'l Severe, Brandon and Stacey Fiscus

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]]> The Omaha Benson High School Football team had to suddenly cancel the last two games of the season. Join Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus to find out what is next for the historic program, and the devastation open enrollment has caused to small OPS schools like Benson.    

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus 

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KMTV:  https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/its-unfortunate-benson-high-school-football-cancels-remainder-of-season
Nebraska Public Media: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/lack-of-competitive-balance-boils-over-in-high-school-sports/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhk9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTQH3iXcySFNnrcOdPTj4fiS00oLyzuxhjPHEZg_9GTV4kVL1zqVJHjK5A_aem_jHHrb5xmwWN_9gmHzUGkCQ
WOWT: https://www.wowt.com/2024/10/16/nsaa-responds-omaha-bensons-cancellation-own-football-season/
KETV: https://www.ketv.com/article/benson-high-school-foundation-funds-new-baseball-softball-fields/64148150

Thank you to Gary Sharp, Mike'l Severe, Brandon and Stacey Fiscus

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]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus 763 The Omaha Benson High School Football team had to suddenly cancel the last two games of the season. Join Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus to find out what is next for the historic program, and the devastation open enrollment has caused to small OPS schools like Benson.    

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus 

News Clips Courtesy of
KMTV:  https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/its-unfortunate-benson-high-school-football-cancels-remainder-of-season
Nebraska Public Media: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/lack-of-competitive-balance-boils-over-in-high-school-sports/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhk9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTQH3iXcySFNnrcOdPTj4fiS00oLyzuxhjPHEZg_9GTV4kVL1zqVJHjK5A_aem_jHHrb5xmwWN_9gmHzUGkCQ
WOWT: https://www.wowt.com/2024/10/16/nsaa-responds-omaha-bensons-cancellation-own-football-season/
KETV: https://www.ketv.com/article/benson-high-school-foundation-funds-new-baseball-softball-fields/64148150

Thank you to Gary Sharp, Mike'l Severe, Brandon and Stacey Fiscus

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]]> football, omaha, sports, school, interviews, COJMC, UNL, NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS COUNTY No Nemaha County: Winning Culture 35 35 Nemaha County: Winning Culture full e9110c11-b4a3-40be-81d6-8736f2d618f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77ebec2d In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto take you inside the incredible rise of the Johnson-Brock Eagles boys’ basketball team. This small-school powerhouse defied the odds to win three straight Nebraska state championships. Through exclusive interviews with players and coaches, they explore how a rural program built a winning culture, the impact of youth development, the deep ties between the team and its town, and what’s next after the legendary Coach Lucas Dalinghaus steps down. It’s a story of determination, teamwork, and the lasting legacy of high school sports in a close-knit community.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto
Thank you to Coach Dalinghaus and the Eagles players. 

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]]> In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto take you inside the incredible rise of the Johnson-Brock Eagles boys’ basketball team. This small-school powerhouse defied the odds to win three straight Nebraska state championships. Through exclusive interviews with players and coaches, they explore how a rural program built a winning culture, the impact of youth development, the deep ties between the team and its town, and what’s next after the legendary Coach Lucas Dalinghaus steps down. It’s a story of determination, teamwork, and the lasting legacy of high school sports in a close-knit community.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto
Thank you to Coach Dalinghaus and the Eagles players. 

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Seth Stutzman, Camden Otto Seth Stutzman, Camden Otto 906 In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto take you inside the incredible rise of the Johnson-Brock Eagles boys’ basketball team. This small-school powerhouse defied the odds to win three straight Nebraska state championships. Through exclusive interviews with players and coaches, they explore how a rural program built a winning culture, the impact of youth development, the deep ties between the team and its town, and what’s next after the legendary Coach Lucas Dalinghaus steps down. It’s a story of determination, teamwork, and the lasting legacy of high school sports in a close-knit community.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto
Thank you to Coach Dalinghaus and the Eagles players. 

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]]> Basketball, State Champions, Legacy, Three-Peat, Nebraska High School Sports, UNL, CoJMC No Butler County: Try Everything 34 34 Butler County: Try Everything full f9fe7351-9dd3-4b04-b99b-3c5ad945055e https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbfde3ad Join hosts  Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow in this captivating episode of our podcast series as they uncover the inspiring story of the Aquinas Catholic High School Show Choir, "Forte." An enlightening story about their experience as a smaller show choir as they travel and compete in Norfolk, Nebraska. 

Produced by KRNU Studios 
Written, voiced and edited by Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow 

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]]> Join hosts  Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow in this captivating episode of our podcast series as they uncover the inspiring story of the Aquinas Catholic High School Show Choir, "Forte." An enlightening story about their experience as a smaller show choir as they travel and compete in Norfolk, Nebraska. 

Produced by KRNU Studios 
Written, voiced and edited by Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow 

Additional audio: 
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]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:30:19 -0600 Nolan Benbow, Brandon McMiller Nolan Benbow, Brandon McMiller 907 Join hosts  Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow in this captivating episode of our podcast series as they uncover the inspiring story of the Aquinas Catholic High School Show Choir, "Forte." An enlightening story about their experience as a smaller show choir as they travel and compete in Norfolk, Nebraska. 

Produced by KRNU Studios 
Written, voiced and edited by Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow 

Additional audio: 
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]]> Nebraska, Butler, Show Choir, UNL, COJMC, Aquinas, Music No Butler County: Behind the Voices Butler County: Behind the Voices bonus 514fe94c-0754-4024-b3eb-112abd8557b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50ecadcf Take a peak behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the creation of the Butler County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with the students responsible for creating the Butler County: Try Everything episode. 

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]]> Take a peak behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the creation of the Butler County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with the students responsible for creating the Butler County: Try Everything episode. 

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]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Teghan Metcalf Teghan Metcalf 427 Take a peak behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the creation of the Butler County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with the students responsible for creating the Butler County: Try Everything episode. 

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]]> Behind the Scenes, Nebraska, Butler, Show Choir, UNL, COJMC, Aquinas, Music No Thayer County: Behind the Voices Thayer County: Behind the Voices bonus bea38b67-9547-4183-8352-fba1489607c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5076a43a Take a peek behind the curtain and learn a little bit more behind the creation of the Thayer County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Lauren Behn and Macy Byars to talk more about their episode Thayer County: Run by Women!

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]]> Take a peek behind the curtain and learn a little bit more behind the creation of the Thayer County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Lauren Behn and Macy Byars to talk more about their episode Thayer County: Run by Women!

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]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Teghan Metcalf Teghan Metcalf 327 Take a peek behind the curtain and learn a little bit more behind the creation of the Thayer County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Lauren Behn and Macy Byars to talk more about their episode Thayer County: Run by Women!

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]]> Behind the Scenes,Thayer, UNL, COJMC, Nebraska, history, women's history, suffrage, economics, government, women's rights, politics No Thayer County: Run by Women 33 33 Thayer County: Run by Women full 69368bc1-30d1-41e7-ab1c-5610df3adefd https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ea6afe4 Thayer County is home to the first permanent women's suffrage organization in the United States, establishing a place for Nebraskan women to influence their community. That history of strong female advocates and leaders lives on through the female leaders in the county's government, businesses and families. Join us as we talk with Thayer's museum curator, a women's club president, and a Hebron businesswoman about why they love their county and it's history!

In this episode, Lauren Behn and Macy Byars travel to Belvidere and Hebron, Nebraska to explore small towns with a big history. Most of Thayer's local government seats are held by women, and even more businesses and organizations are run by them. Their community projects and developments cannot be acknowledged without the women who planned and executed them- all while balancing their ideas and careers with more traditionally feminine roles. While stories about women's history often take place in big cities, Thayer's story is one that proves you can find a strong woman anywhere. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Macy Byars and Lauren Behn

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]]> Thayer County is home to the first permanent women's suffrage organization in the United States, establishing a place for Nebraskan women to influence their community. That history of strong female advocates and leaders lives on through the female leaders in the county's government, businesses and families. Join us as we talk with Thayer's museum curator, a women's club president, and a Hebron businesswoman about why they love their county and it's history!

In this episode, Lauren Behn and Macy Byars travel to Belvidere and Hebron, Nebraska to explore small towns with a big history. Most of Thayer's local government seats are held by women, and even more businesses and organizations are run by them. Their community projects and developments cannot be acknowledged without the women who planned and executed them- all while balancing their ideas and careers with more traditionally feminine roles. While stories about women's history often take place in big cities, Thayer's story is one that proves you can find a strong woman anywhere. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Macy Byars and Lauren Behn

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Lauren Behn, Macy Byars Lauren Behn, Macy Byars 613 Thayer County is home to the first permanent women's suffrage organization in the United States, establishing a place for Nebraskan women to influence their community. That history of strong female advocates and leaders lives on through the female leaders in the county's government, businesses and families. Join us as we talk with Thayer's museum curator, a women's club president, and a Hebron businesswoman about why they love their county and it's history!

In this episode, Lauren Behn and Macy Byars travel to Belvidere and Hebron, Nebraska to explore small towns with a big history. Most of Thayer's local government seats are held by women, and even more businesses and organizations are run by them. Their community projects and developments cannot be acknowledged without the women who planned and executed them- all while balancing their ideas and careers with more traditionally feminine roles. While stories about women's history often take place in big cities, Thayer's story is one that proves you can find a strong woman anywhere. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Macy Byars and Lauren Behn

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]]> Thayer, UNL, COJMC, Nebraska, history, women's history, suffrage, economics, government, women's rights, politics No Nance County: Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum 32 32 Nance County: Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum full 9266246b-1f3e-47eb-9bc6-aa1a99e56d00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44db6588 The Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum was started in 1884 and was in operation until 1934. An earlier form of the school was created as an agreement in the Treaty of Obligation between the Pawnee Nation and the United States Government. Despite the school's tragic past, historical landmarks like this museum bring healing to the community and inform the public about its history.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, scripted, voiced and edited by Ben Drozd and Jackson Atwell
Thank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Nancy Carlson, Alyce Teral and Rich Rhode for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum

]]> The Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum was started in 1884 and was in operation until 1934. An earlier form of the school was created as an agreement in the Treaty of Obligation between the Pawnee Nation and the United States Government. Despite the school's tragic past, historical landmarks like this museum bring healing to the community and inform the public about its history.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, scripted, voiced and edited by Ben Drozd and Jackson Atwell
Thank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Nancy Carlson, Alyce Teral and Rich Rhode for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 646 The Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum was started in 1884 and was in operation until 1934. An earlier form of the school was created as an agreement in the Treaty of Obligation between the Pawnee Nation and the United States Government. Despite the school's tragic past, historical landmarks like this museum bring healing to the community and inform the public about its history.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, scripted, voiced and edited by Ben Drozd and Jackson Atwell
Thank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Nancy Carlson, Alyce Teral and Rich Rhode for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum

]]> UNL, COJMC, Nebraska, Nance, Genoa, Native American, Radio No Hamilton County: Susan's Books 31 31 Hamilton County: Susan's Books full 66deac57-7030-4176-bb4b-e2e0f74ac6d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4008f65 Join Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower as they step into the wonder and awe that is Aurora, Nebraska’s own Susan’s Books and Gifts, a cherished small-town bookstore that embodies the spirit of generosity and love for literature. Susan shares her history and the importance of maintaining a physical space for human interaction via community donations and volunteer efforts, emphasizing how even a single book can change someone’s life.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower
Thank you to Susan Williams

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]]> Join Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower as they step into the wonder and awe that is Aurora, Nebraska’s own Susan’s Books and Gifts, a cherished small-town bookstore that embodies the spirit of generosity and love for literature. Susan shares her history and the importance of maintaining a physical space for human interaction via community donations and volunteer efforts, emphasizing how even a single book can change someone’s life.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower
Thank you to Susan Williams

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Secondary music - "Minor Chord Indie" 

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Teghan Metcalf, Joel Bierbower Teghan Metcalf, Joel Bierbower 597 Join Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower as they step into the wonder and awe that is Aurora, Nebraska’s own Susan’s Books and Gifts, a cherished small-town bookstore that embodies the spirit of generosity and love for literature. Susan shares her history and the importance of maintaining a physical space for human interaction via community donations and volunteer efforts, emphasizing how even a single book can change someone’s life.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower
Thank you to Susan Williams

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Secondary music - "Minor Chord Indie" 

]]> Hamilton County, Bookstore, Community, Reading, Giving, Legacy, UNL, CoJMC No York County: Healing By Helping 30 30 York County: Healing By Helping full 59c15c72-44e1-43fa-8179-14c586fa94e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/711ee48f In this episode, Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early travel to York County to visit the Peyton Parker Lane Playground, the only one of its kind in the state. The Peyton Parker Lane Playground is a fully inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abilities to play alongside one another. The two met with Julie Hoffman and April McDaniel, the mothers of Peyton, Parker and Lane. Inspired by their boys who lived with unique abilities, these moms are two-thirds of the team that brought this playground to life. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early
Thank you to April McDaniel, Julie Hoffman, Cheree Folts 

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]]> In this episode, Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early travel to York County to visit the Peyton Parker Lane Playground, the only one of its kind in the state. The Peyton Parker Lane Playground is a fully inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abilities to play alongside one another. The two met with Julie Hoffman and April McDaniel, the mothers of Peyton, Parker and Lane. Inspired by their boys who lived with unique abilities, these moms are two-thirds of the team that brought this playground to life. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early
Thank you to April McDaniel, Julie Hoffman, Cheree Folts 

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]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Madysen Early and Rukhshona Islamova Madysen Early and Rukhshona Islamova 790 In this episode, Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early travel to York County to visit the Peyton Parker Lane Playground, the only one of its kind in the state. The Peyton Parker Lane Playground is a fully inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abilities to play alongside one another. The two met with Julie Hoffman and April McDaniel, the mothers of Peyton, Parker and Lane. Inspired by their boys who lived with unique abilities, these moms are two-thirds of the team that brought this playground to life. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early
Thank you to April McDaniel, Julie Hoffman, Cheree Folts 

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]]> Nebraska, York, Children, Playground, Disability, Inclusive, Diversity, UNL, CoJMC, No Fillmore County: Barn Quilt Road Trip 29 29 Fillmore County: Barn Quilt Road Trip full d3e00f64-3248-44cb-ab2c-6a134140ccfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e27e6090 In this episode, Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn take a road trip to Fillmore County and the city of Geneva, Nebraska to learn about their barn quilt trail. Featuring conversations with the creator of the trail, Renae Kamler, local quilt maker, Nancy Chaney, and curator of quilts at the International Quilt Museum, Carolyn Ducey. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn

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]]> In this episode, Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn take a road trip to Fillmore County and the city of Geneva, Nebraska to learn about their barn quilt trail. Featuring conversations with the creator of the trail, Renae Kamler, local quilt maker, Nancy Chaney, and curator of quilts at the International Quilt Museum, Carolyn Ducey. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn

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]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 792 In this episode, Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn take a road trip to Fillmore County and the city of Geneva, Nebraska to learn about their barn quilt trail. Featuring conversations with the creator of the trail, Renae Kamler, local quilt maker, Nancy Chaney, and curator of quilts at the International Quilt Museum, Carolyn Ducey. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn

Audio: 
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]]> Nebraska, Fillmore, Geneva, Quilts, Barn Quilts, UNL, COJMC, Travel No Platte County: Building Community, Shaping Future Generations 28 28 Platte County: Building Community, Shaping Future Generations full 2ae1e254-2d3d-44f9-a494-6c5a303be91b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6502425a Host Leilany Diaz travels to Platte County and visits the Columbus Children's Museum. The museum opens its doors to immerse young minds through the exhibitions that sparks their exploration, knowledge and discoveries of the essence of their own community.     

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Leilany Diaz
Thank you to Tim Kacena, Alyssa Miller, and Temple Bryant

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]]> Host Leilany Diaz travels to Platte County and visits the Columbus Children's Museum. The museum opens its doors to immerse young minds through the exhibitions that sparks their exploration, knowledge and discoveries of the essence of their own community.     

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Leilany Diaz
Thank you to Tim Kacena, Alyssa Miller, and Temple Bryant

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]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Leilany Diaz Leilany Diaz 626 Host Leilany Diaz travels to Platte County and visits the Columbus Children's Museum. The museum opens its doors to immerse young minds through the exhibitions that sparks their exploration, knowledge and discoveries of the essence of their own community.     

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Leilany Diaz
Thank you to Tim Kacena, Alyssa Miller, and Temple Bryant

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]]> Nebraska, UNL, COJMC, Platte, children's museum, community, exploration, inclusivity No Douglas County: The Soundtrack of Blackstone's Revival 27 27 Douglas County: The Soundtrack of Blackstone's Revival full 999ef893-5524-475a-be8a-a67de9422b6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/42e47590 In this episode, hosts Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh delve into the vibrant Blackstone District in Omaha's Douglas County. They uncover the rich history of the area and how it became a hub of activity, home to a mix of businesses. But it's not just about commerce—it's about community. Alysia and Alaina explain how the Second Saturday, a monthly event celebrating local businesses, artists, and musicians within the Blackstone District, promotes more than just commerce—it promotes creativity and community building. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the businesses and musicians shaping the Blackstone District, only on 93 Counties.

 Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh
Special thanks to Dan Bragdon, John Serratos and Chris Moore


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]]> In this episode, hosts Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh delve into the vibrant Blackstone District in Omaha's Douglas County. They uncover the rich history of the area and how it became a hub of activity, home to a mix of businesses. But it's not just about commerce—it's about community. Alysia and Alaina explain how the Second Saturday, a monthly event celebrating local businesses, artists, and musicians within the Blackstone District, promotes more than just commerce—it promotes creativity and community building. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the businesses and musicians shaping the Blackstone District, only on 93 Counties.

 Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh
Special thanks to Dan Bragdon, John Serratos and Chris Moore


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]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 492 In this episode, hosts Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh delve into the vibrant Blackstone District in Omaha's Douglas County. They uncover the rich history of the area and how it became a hub of activity, home to a mix of businesses. But it's not just about commerce—it's about community. Alysia and Alaina explain how the Second Saturday, a monthly event celebrating local businesses, artists, and musicians within the Blackstone District, promotes more than just commerce—it promotes creativity and community building. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the businesses and musicians shaping the Blackstone District, only on 93 Counties.

 Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh
Special thanks to Dan Bragdon, John Serratos and Chris Moore


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]]> UNL, Nebraska, Omaha, Douglas, County, Blackstone, Second Saturday, musicians No Polk County: Behind the Voices Polk County: Behind the Voices bonus 6ff13dd7-2c4b-4cfe-914e-7681ff69df8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/492f95e6 Take a peek behind the curtain and get the inside scoop behind the Polk County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Matt Johnson, the student responsible for creating the Polk County: Stromsburg Swedish Festival

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]]> Take a peek behind the curtain and get the inside scoop behind the Polk County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Matt Johnson, the student responsible for creating the Polk County: Stromsburg Swedish Festival

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]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Teghan Metcalf Teghan Metcalf 306 Take a peek behind the curtain and get the inside scoop behind the Polk County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Matt Johnson, the student responsible for creating the Polk County: Stromsburg Swedish Festival

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]]> Behind the Scenes, Nebraska, journalism, rural, Stromsburg, festivals, UNL, CoJMC, Swedish No Polk County: Swedes of Stromsburg 26 26 Polk County: Swedes of Stromsburg full c6d76044-27f9-4536-9872-f2da15104db1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce5a3ce5 The Polk County town of Stromsburg may seem like a normal rural town most of the year, but on the third weekend in June it transforms into a Swedish village straight out of the old country. Join me, Matt Johnson, as I speak with Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree about Stromsburg’s Swedish Midsommar Festival and its effect on the community that makes it happen.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Matt Johnson
Thank you to Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree 

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]]> The Polk County town of Stromsburg may seem like a normal rural town most of the year, but on the third weekend in June it transforms into a Swedish village straight out of the old country. Join me, Matt Johnson, as I speak with Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree about Stromsburg’s Swedish Midsommar Festival and its effect on the community that makes it happen.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Matt Johnson
Thank you to Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree 

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]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Matt Johnson Matt Johnson 641 The Polk County town of Stromsburg may seem like a normal rural town most of the year, but on the third weekend in June it transforms into a Swedish village straight out of the old country. Join me, Matt Johnson, as I speak with Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree about Stromsburg’s Swedish Midsommar Festival and its effect on the community that makes it happen.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Matt Johnson
Thank you to Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree 

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]]> Nebraska, journalism, rural, Stromsburg, festivals, UNL, CoJMC, Swedish No Antelope County: Behind the Voices Antelope County: Behind the Voices bonus 01db824c-2dd5-409b-a156-ba60181f0abb https://share.transistor.fm/s/470d07e3 Take a peek behind the curtains and get the behind the scenes scoop of the Antelope County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Damon Bennett and Ryan Luektkemeyer to understand the creation of their episode, Antelope County: Ashfall Fossil Beds! 

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]]> Take a peek behind the curtains and get the behind the scenes scoop of the Antelope County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Damon Bennett and Ryan Luektkemeyer to understand the creation of their episode, Antelope County: Ashfall Fossil Beds! 

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]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Teghan Metcalf Teghan Metcalf 392 Take a peek behind the curtains and get the behind the scenes scoop of the Antelope County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Damon Bennett and Ryan Luektkemeyer to understand the creation of their episode, Antelope County: Ashfall Fossil Beds! 

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]]> Behind the Scenes, journalism, Nebraska, Antelope, fossil, ashfall, Nebraska, history, UNL, CoJMC No Antelope County: Ashfall Fossil Beds 25 25 Antelope County: Ashfall Fossil Beds full 9e520a0b-1cad-45f0-9128-4929b8989d86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1a3d348 Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is home to millions of years of Nebraska history. Superintendent Sam Matson and Museum Associate Sandy Mosel team up with a group of interns each summer to keep that history alive.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Voiced by Damon Bennett and Ryan Luetkemeyer
Thank you to Sam Matson, Sandy Mosel, and Jeremy McMillen for their time and hospitality

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]]> Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is home to millions of years of Nebraska history. Superintendent Sam Matson and Museum Associate Sandy Mosel team up with a group of interns each summer to keep that history alive.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Voiced by Damon Bennett and Ryan Luetkemeyer
Thank you to Sam Matson, Sandy Mosel, and Jeremy McMillen for their time and hospitality

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]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Ryan Luetkemeyer, Damon Bennett Ryan Luetkemeyer, Damon Bennett 950 Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is home to millions of years of Nebraska history. Superintendent Sam Matson and Museum Associate Sandy Mosel team up with a group of interns each summer to keep that history alive.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Voiced by Damon Bennett and Ryan Luetkemeyer
Thank you to Sam Matson, Sandy Mosel, and Jeremy McMillen for their time and hospitality

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]]> counties, Nebraska, Antelope, fossil, ashfall, Nebraska, history, UNL, CoJMC No Thurston County: Behind the Voices Thurston County: Behind the Voices bonus c2b60d23-ec19-4910-8cd3-4941903a0c24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/520daca1 Take a peek behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the Thurston County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Alex Neill and Mari Pilling to chat about their episode in Thurston County: 157 Years of Native American Celebration. 

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]]> Take a peek behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the Thurston County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Alex Neill and Mari Pilling to chat about their episode in Thurston County: 157 Years of Native American Celebration. 

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]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Teghan Metcalf Teghan Metcalf 378 Take a peek behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the Thurston County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Alex Neill and Mari Pilling to chat about their episode in Thurston County: 157 Years of Native American Celebration. 

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]]> Behind the Scenes,UNL, COJMC, Nebraska, Thurston, Winnebago, Native American, Ho-Chunk, Pow wow, Radio No Kearney County: The Sandhill Crane Migration 24 24 Kearney County: The Sandhill Crane Migration full 1cc0613b-c8ff-4cdc-aed9-cc6e0939396c https://share.transistor.fm/s/afa31441 Hosts Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney bring you to experience the Sandhill Cranes migration in Kearney County in Nebraska. Through talking with locals and travelers, they show you the history and the importance of this migration and why it is important to preserve this tradition for many years to come. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney

Thank You to Melissa Amarawardana with Visit Kearney and The Audubon Society, Marsha Knobel, Ron Smith, and Sonya Sear for giving us their time.

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]]> Hosts Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney bring you to experience the Sandhill Cranes migration in Kearney County in Nebraska. Through talking with locals and travelers, they show you the history and the importance of this migration and why it is important to preserve this tradition for many years to come. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney

Thank You to Melissa Amarawardana with Visit Kearney and The Audubon Society, Marsha Knobel, Ron Smith, and Sonya Sear for giving us their time.

Additional audio:
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]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney 607 Hosts Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney bring you to experience the Sandhill Cranes migration in Kearney County in Nebraska. Through talking with locals and travelers, they show you the history and the importance of this migration and why it is important to preserve this tradition for many years to come. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney

Thank You to Melissa Amarawardana with Visit Kearney and The Audubon Society, Marsha Knobel, Ron Smith, and Sonya Sear for giving us their time.

Additional audio:
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]]> Kearney, Kearney County, Nebraska, UNL, Sandhill Cranes, Migration No Seward County: Miss Amazing 23 23 Seward County: Miss Amazing full 3297f9d0-957a-46cc-b361-42aae3d4e083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc51f4f2 Hosts Clare Arter and Hanna Christensen visit the home of Abi and Erica Smith located in western Seward County, Nebraska. Abi is a bright soul. She was born with Cerebral Palsy but she has never let her disability slow her down. Some of her hobbies include sewing, singing, painting and winning pageants. Abi is truly Miss Amazing. 

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Hanna Christensen and Clare Arter. 

Thank you to Erica and Abi Smith for their time.


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]]> Hosts Clare Arter and Hanna Christensen visit the home of Abi and Erica Smith located in western Seward County, Nebraska. Abi is a bright soul. She was born with Cerebral Palsy but she has never let her disability slow her down. Some of her hobbies include sewing, singing, painting and winning pageants. Abi is truly Miss Amazing. 

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Hanna Christensen and Clare Arter. 

Thank you to Erica and Abi Smith for their time.


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SECONDARY MUSIC: 'Lonesome Journey' by @KeysofMoonMusic  🇺🇸 | Melancholic Piano Music (No Copyright) 🙁

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]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:32:00 -0500 Clare Arter and Hanna Christensen Clare Arter and Hanna Christensen 779 Hosts Clare Arter and Hanna Christensen visit the home of Abi and Erica Smith located in western Seward County, Nebraska. Abi is a bright soul. She was born with Cerebral Palsy but she has never let her disability slow her down. Some of her hobbies include sewing, singing, painting and winning pageants. Abi is truly Miss Amazing. 

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Hanna Christensen and Clare Arter. 

Thank you to Erica and Abi Smith for their time.


PRIMARY MUSIC:  “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

SECONDARY MUSIC: 'Lonesome Journey' by @KeysofMoonMusic  🇺🇸 | Melancholic Piano Music (No Copyright) 🙁

Take off by Waesto andLuke Bergs (157) ✈️ Upbeat Dance No Copyright Summer Happy Travel Background Music | Take Off by Waesto & Luke Bergs - YouTube

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“ Water Lily” by the 126 ers. No copyright music. Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzYp5uqixz0&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkJPT4dkMAr0PwRq1m25UtoO

]]> Nebraska, UNL, journalism, pageant, cerebral palsy, disability, teenager, Seward, cojmc, No Arthur County: It Takes a Village 22 22 Arthur County: It Takes a Village full 1a3d740e-ccf3-48a7-84ca-316df46979aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7b9126e The village of Arthur is home to 117 people, and is at risk of disappearing entirely - unless they can keep young people in the county. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Ben Lampman and Kei Inoue. Thank you to Ruth Jageler, Becky Swanson, Tracy Bowlin, Jason Christensen, Kari Christensen, Morgan Rufenacht, and Matthew Wright. 

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]]> The village of Arthur is home to 117 people, and is at risk of disappearing entirely - unless they can keep young people in the county. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Ben Lampman and Kei Inoue. Thank you to Ruth Jageler, Becky Swanson, Tracy Bowlin, Jason Christensen, Kari Christensen, Morgan Rufenacht, and Matthew Wright. 

Additional audio:
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]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:27:00 -0500 Ben Lampman, Kei Inoue Ben Lampman, Kei Inoue 627 The village of Arthur is home to 117 people, and is at risk of disappearing entirely - unless they can keep young people in the county. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Ben Lampman and Kei Inoue. Thank you to Ruth Jageler, Becky Swanson, Tracy Bowlin, Jason Christensen, Kari Christensen, Morgan Rufenacht, and Matthew Wright. 

Additional audio:
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]]> Nebraska, journalism, KRNU, Rural, Arthur County, Arthur, Government, Local, Small town, brain drain No Garfield County: Nebraska's Big Rodeo 21 21 Garfield County: Nebraska's Big Rodeo full 30d2d839-02e0-4467-b943-61f7d4afa2c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31bf70cc Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, going 100 years strong in Garfield County, had their ground demolished by a summer storm. Instead of taking down a tradition, it brought an entire culture closer together. 

Produced by KRNU Studios.
Written, Voiced and Edited by Luke Vie.
Thank you to Jesse Helgoth and Dale Seidel

Additional audio:
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]]> Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, going 100 years strong in Garfield County, had their ground demolished by a summer storm. Instead of taking down a tradition, it brought an entire culture closer together. 

Produced by KRNU Studios.
Written, Voiced and Edited by Luke Vie.
Thank you to Jesse Helgoth and Dale Seidel

Additional audio:
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]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:14:00 -0500 Luke Vie Luke Vie 550 Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, going 100 years strong in Garfield County, had their ground demolished by a summer storm. Instead of taking down a tradition, it brought an entire culture closer together. 

Produced by KRNU Studios.
Written, Voiced and Edited by Luke Vie.
Thank you to Jesse Helgoth and Dale Seidel

Additional audio:
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]]> Rodeo, Nebraska, Garfield County, Small Town, Culture, Western, UNL, COJOMC, Nebraska No Gage County: Beatrice Special Olympics 20 20 Gage County: Beatrice Special Olympics full bbfadadc-32ee-4a19-a1f7-6971ad7c5bda https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7dac79b Waking up early, packing the bags, and making a nearly 40 mile drive into Lincoln is the norm for this community in Gage County. In this episode, we explore the Beatrice Special Olympics and the supportive community.


Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Samantha Grove and Nicholas Murphy


Thank you to Michelle Salberg, Brielle Salberg, Heather Humphrey Cullison, Dylan Cullison, Vickie Detter and Natasha Nisbitt.


Additional audio: 

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]]> Waking up early, packing the bags, and making a nearly 40 mile drive into Lincoln is the norm for this community in Gage County. In this episode, we explore the Beatrice Special Olympics and the supportive community.


Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Samantha Grove and Nicholas Murphy


Thank you to Michelle Salberg, Brielle Salberg, Heather Humphrey Cullison, Dylan Cullison, Vickie Detter and Natasha Nisbitt.


Additional audio: 

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]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:21:00 -0500 Samantha Grove and Nicholas Murphy Samantha Grove and Nicholas Murphy 743 Waking up early, packing the bags, and making a nearly 40 mile drive into Lincoln is the norm for this community in Gage County. In this episode, we explore the Beatrice Special Olympics and the supportive community.


Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced and edited by Samantha Grove and Nicholas Murphy


Thank you to Michelle Salberg, Brielle Salberg, Heather Humphrey Cullison, Dylan Cullison, Vickie Detter and Natasha Nisbitt.


Additional audio: 

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]]> UNL, COJMC, Special Olympics, Gage County, Nebraska, Beatrice, swimming, basketball, Sports No Thurston County: 157 Years of Native American Celebration 19 19 Thurston County: 157 Years of Native American Celebration full 9c726588-9c19-4bab-9e2a-faa5b88ddb3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ada7d659 The Ho-Chunk people of the Winnebago Tribe have lived in Thurston County, Nebraska for over 157 years celebrating the Oldest Native American Celebration in North America. But even through hundreds of years of tribulations caused by European settlers, displacement from the U.S. government and religious attempts of cultural erasure, the Winnebago tribe still gathers every year to celebrate their annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration to honor current and past veterans, remember their last great war chief, Chief Little Priest, who helped solidify the foundation of the Ho-Chunk people in Nebraska, and to create lasting memories.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written and Scripted by Alex Neill
Voiced and Edited by Mari Pilling
Thank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Bethani Redhorn, Jordana Bass, Lewis "Blue" Stcyr, Thelma Whitewater, Misty Jefferson, and Ben Crawford for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Ho-Chunk People.

Additional audio:
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Tribal Music Slow Shamanic Meditation Music for Trance Dance Soft Drumming Hypnotizing Mandala - Luna Priscilla 

]]> The Ho-Chunk people of the Winnebago Tribe have lived in Thurston County, Nebraska for over 157 years celebrating the Oldest Native American Celebration in North America. But even through hundreds of years of tribulations caused by European settlers, displacement from the U.S. government and religious attempts of cultural erasure, the Winnebago tribe still gathers every year to celebrate their annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration to honor current and past veterans, remember their last great war chief, Chief Little Priest, who helped solidify the foundation of the Ho-Chunk people in Nebraska, and to create lasting memories.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written and Scripted by Alex Neill
Voiced and Edited by Mari Pilling
Thank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Bethani Redhorn, Jordana Bass, Lewis "Blue" Stcyr, Thelma Whitewater, Misty Jefferson, and Ben Crawford for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Ho-Chunk People.

Additional audio:
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Live Tribal Music - Credit to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska FaceBook Page
WINNEBAGO TALKS SZN 2 EP. 7 - KWTN The Big Voice Radio
Tribal Music Slow Shamanic Meditation Music for Trance Dance Soft Drumming Hypnotizing Mandala - Luna Priscilla 

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:27:00 -0500 Mari Pilling, Alex Neill Mari Pilling, Alex Neill 1548 The Ho-Chunk people of the Winnebago Tribe have lived in Thurston County, Nebraska for over 157 years celebrating the Oldest Native American Celebration in North America. But even through hundreds of years of tribulations caused by European settlers, displacement from the U.S. government and religious attempts of cultural erasure, the Winnebago tribe still gathers every year to celebrate their annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration to honor current and past veterans, remember their last great war chief, Chief Little Priest, who helped solidify the foundation of the Ho-Chunk people in Nebraska, and to create lasting memories.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written and Scripted by Alex Neill
Voiced and Edited by Mari Pilling
Thank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Bethani Redhorn, Jordana Bass, Lewis "Blue" Stcyr, Thelma Whitewater, Misty Jefferson, and Ben Crawford for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Ho-Chunk People.

Additional audio:
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Live Tribal Music - Credit to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska FaceBook Page
WINNEBAGO TALKS SZN 2 EP. 7 - KWTN The Big Voice Radio
Tribal Music Slow Shamanic Meditation Music for Trance Dance Soft Drumming Hypnotizing Mandala - Luna Priscilla 

]]> UNL, COJMC, Nebraska, Thurston, Winnebago, Native American, Ho-Chunk, Pow wow, Radio No Dawson County: Josh Mahar's Dream Job 18 18 Dawson County: Josh Mahar's Dream Job full 310d7429-ab31-49f0-bf16-ea8d3ab21940 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7582c45e In this episode, Josh Mahar takes us through a deep dive into his job as the golf course superintendent at Wildhorse Golf Club in Dawson County.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jackson Reddick

Thank you to Josh Mahar and Tony Collins

Additional audio:
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]]> In this episode, Josh Mahar takes us through a deep dive into his job as the golf course superintendent at Wildhorse Golf Club in Dawson County.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jackson Reddick

Thank you to Josh Mahar and Tony Collins

Additional audio:
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]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:35:05 -0500 Jackson Reddick Jackson Reddick 706 In this episode, Josh Mahar takes us through a deep dive into his job as the golf course superintendent at Wildhorse Golf Club in Dawson County.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jackson Reddick

Thank you to Josh Mahar and Tony Collins

Additional audio:
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]]> Nebraska, Dawson, Golf, Wildhorse No Harlan County: Saviors of the Republican River 17 17 Harlan County: Saviors of the Republican River full 2baaf067-98ad-4a4c-8a1a-5e6a4341937f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3f3c0c5 Ben Kulat and Elena Watts travel down to Harlan reservoir to learn about a 6-million-dollar initiative to save the Republican River. Journey with us as we learn about the battle between conservationist Merle Illian and his crew of dedicated combatants with the ferocious invasive weed phragmites, whose growth threatened to choke the life out Nebraska's southmost waterway.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by: Ben Kulat and Elena Watts

Thank you to Merle Illian, Brent Meyer, Larry and Terri Post, Ron Holly, and Donnie Lewton

Additional audio:
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]]> Ben Kulat and Elena Watts travel down to Harlan reservoir to learn about a 6-million-dollar initiative to save the Republican River. Journey with us as we learn about the battle between conservationist Merle Illian and his crew of dedicated combatants with the ferocious invasive weed phragmites, whose growth threatened to choke the life out Nebraska's southmost waterway.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by: Ben Kulat and Elena Watts

Thank you to Merle Illian, Brent Meyer, Larry and Terri Post, Ron Holly, and Donnie Lewton

Additional audio:
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]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 10:19:02 -0500 Ben Kulat and Elena Watts Ben Kulat and Elena Watts 932 Ben Kulat and Elena Watts travel down to Harlan reservoir to learn about a 6-million-dollar initiative to save the Republican River. Journey with us as we learn about the battle between conservationist Merle Illian and his crew of dedicated combatants with the ferocious invasive weed phragmites, whose growth threatened to choke the life out Nebraska's southmost waterway.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by: Ben Kulat and Elena Watts

Thank you to Merle Illian, Brent Meyer, Larry and Terri Post, Ron Holly, and Donnie Lewton

Additional audio:
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]]> Harlan, Nebraska, Water, Invasive Species, Phragmites, Kansas, Lawsuit, River, Republican River, UNL, COJMC No Douglas County: The Development of ROSS Leaders 16 16 Douglas County: The Development of ROSS Leaders full e5923423-0c2a-496d-81af-b46a6d1d1e31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84879fd4 ROSS Leaders started out as a basketball group in Omaha, Nebraska. Now, ROSS Leaders is an official non-profit organization with multiple chapters and affiliated organizations across the county. The youth-supporting organization values community, overall wellness and exploration of South Sudanese culture.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher

Thank you to Jacob Idra, Nyankoor Timothy, Pete Cholewa, Chisom Ogbozor, Kevin Lugang, Mackenzye Swan and the entire Omaha chapter of ROSS Leaders for their time. 

Additional audio:
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]]> ROSS Leaders started out as a basketball group in Omaha, Nebraska. Now, ROSS Leaders is an official non-profit organization with multiple chapters and affiliated organizations across the county. The youth-supporting organization values community, overall wellness and exploration of South Sudanese culture.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher

Thank you to Jacob Idra, Nyankoor Timothy, Pete Cholewa, Chisom Ogbozor, Kevin Lugang, Mackenzye Swan and the entire Omaha chapter of ROSS Leaders for their time. 

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]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:13:00 -0600 Anne Gallagher Anne Gallagher 854 The non-profit organization ROSS Leaders was created to benefit youth in Douglas County. Hear about the growth of the organization from a group of boys playing basketball to a nationwide effort to unite the South Sudanese community and beyond. The non-profit organization ROSS Leaders was created to benefit youth in Douglas County. Hear about the growth of the organization from a group of boys playing basketball to a nationwide effort to unite the South Sudanese community and beyond. Nebraska, South Sudan, ROSS Leaders, Non-profit organization, community, culture, Sudanese culture, wellness, youth, basketball, mentorship, Omaha No Brown County: From Classrooms to Cornfields 15 15 Brown County: From Classrooms to Cornfields full d01d3304-59e0-4581-81c0-7b3be86e221b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1de42ca5 Katie Steffen is a third-generation UNL graduate from Beatrice, Nebraska. Growing up, she spent time at her uncle's farm and found a passion for agriculture and livestock. After she graduated this May, she found a job in Brown County where she can apply her collegiate knowledge to hands-on ranching experiences.

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]]> Katie Steffen is a third-generation UNL graduate from Beatrice, Nebraska. Growing up, she spent time at her uncle's farm and found a passion for agriculture and livestock. After she graduated this May, she found a job in Brown County where she can apply her collegiate knowledge to hands-on ranching experiences.

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]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:20:00 -0600 Anne Gallagher Anne Gallagher 720 This episode follows the journey of Katie Steffen, a UNL graduate who comes from an agricultural family. Through her experiences on her uncle's farm, Steffen found a passion in agriculture and explored it further by attending UNL's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This episode follows the journey of Katie Steffen, a UNL graduate who comes from an agricultural family. Through her experiences on her uncle's farm, Steffen found a passion in agriculture and explored it further by attending UNL's College of Agriculture Nebraska, Agriculture, farming, family farm, livestock, grazing livestock systems, agronomy, cornhusker, corn, crops, ranch, education No Buffalo County Community Partners 14 14 Buffalo County Community Partners full a44a5a81-3b3d-4983-8fc1-3b402df2b99e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4010971d Buffalo County Community Partners is a non-profit organization working out of Kearney, Nebraska. Their focus is to improve community access to health-based resources. In their new well-being collaborative, the organization has gathered nearly 200 partners to consider community wellness while also prioritizing youth and family care.

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Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher

Thank you to Denise Zwiener, Nichole Hersh, Ellery Butterfield and Genesis Acosta for their time.

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]]> Buffalo County Community Partners is a non-profit organization working out of Kearney, Nebraska. Their focus is to improve community access to health-based resources. In their new well-being collaborative, the organization has gathered nearly 200 partners to consider community wellness while also prioritizing youth and family care.

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Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher

Thank you to Denise Zwiener, Nichole Hersh, Ellery Butterfield and Genesis Acosta for their time.

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]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:08:13 -0500 Anne Gallagher Anne Gallagher 798 This episode takes a look at the widespread community efforts within Buffalo County Community Partners. This episode takes a look at the widespread community efforts within Buffalo County Community Partners. Nebraska, Community, Buffalo County, Well-being, Collaborative, Health, Resources No Keep Keith County Beautiful 13 13 Keep Keith County Beautiful full 4838569a-5cea-4215-be2c-d1c6c3095400 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c2524fc Keep Keith County Beautiful is an award-winning non-profit organization operating out of Ogallala, Nebraska. Its focus is reducing litter, increasing recycling and providing sustainability education for its rural community. In this episode, host Anne Gallagher speaks with Keep Keith County Beautiful's employees and explores the organization's environmental impact throughout Nebraska.

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Thank you to Chris Vail and Miranda Kiewatt for their time.

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]]> Keep Keith County Beautiful is an award-winning non-profit organization operating out of Ogallala, Nebraska. Its focus is reducing litter, increasing recycling and providing sustainability education for its rural community. In this episode, host Anne Gallagher speaks with Keep Keith County Beautiful's employees and explores the organization's environmental impact throughout Nebraska.

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:20:00 -0500 Anne Gallagher Anne Gallagher 823 This episode explores Keep Keith County Beautiful, an award-winning non-profit organization working out of Ogallala, Nebraska that focuses on sustainability. This episode explores Keep Keith County Beautiful, an award-winning non-profit organization working out of Ogallala, Nebraska that focuses on sustainability. Nebraska, Keith County, Recycling, Sustainability, Environment, Education, Keep America Beautiful No Lancaster County: Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana 12 12 Lancaster County: Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana full a3b971d2-38c6-40c0-9ec1-e331cc4a66be https://share.transistor.fm/s/f73436e8 In this episode, host Anne Gallagher explores Nebraska's journey toward medical marijuana legislation. Since 2020, the non-profit organization Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has created petitions to get the issue on the ballot. Through roadblocks and legal technicalities, the organization is still fighting to gain a treatment option for chronically ill loved ones.

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Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher

Thank you to Crista Eggers and Anna Wishart for their time.

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]]> In this episode, host Anne Gallagher explores Nebraska's journey toward medical marijuana legislation. Since 2020, the non-profit organization Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has created petitions to get the issue on the ballot. Through roadblocks and legal technicalities, the organization is still fighting to gain a treatment option for chronically ill loved ones.

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]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:08:00 -0500 Anne Gallagher Anne Gallagher 746 Follow along as we hear from Crista Eggers, the campaign coordinator of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana and Senator Anna Wishart, a co-chair of the organization. They describe their difficult journey to legalize medical cannabis for chronically ill people across the state. Follow along as we hear from Crista Eggers, the campaign coordinator of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana and Senator Anna Wishart, a co-chair of the organization. They describe their difficult journey to legalize medical cannabis for chronically ill peopl Nebraska, Lancaster County, Medical Marijuana, Marijuana Legislation, Ballot initiative, Petition No Geese Migration of Washington County 11 11 Geese Migration of Washington County full a59baef2-5d2d-4f75-b7f8-f74e59344b93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b74413b0 In this episode, we discover the history behind the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and the geese migration of Washington County. We will hear from Waterfowl Program Manager, Matt Garrick, and Supervisory park ranger, Peter Rea.

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Written, voiced and edited by Destinee Bateman and Grace Dunbar

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A look into the history and activity of the geese migration of DeSoto, NE in Washington County.

]]> In this episode, we discover the history behind the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and the geese migration of Washington County. We will hear from Waterfowl Program Manager, Matt Garrick, and Supervisory park ranger, Peter Rea.

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A look into the history and activity of the geese migration of DeSoto, NE in Washington County.

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:03:00 -0500 Destinee Bateman and Grace Dunbar Destinee Bateman and Grace Dunbar 827 In this episode, we discover the history behind the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and the geese migration of Washington County. In this episode, we discover the history behind the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and the geese migration of Washington County. DeSoto, Washington, Geese, Migration, Steamboat, Wildlife Refuge No Introducing 93 Counties: Season Two Introducing 93 Counties: Season Two trailer 0c2b94bb-d4a3-442f-8153-6a2645a60390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf0afdff Written, Voiced and Edited by Anne Gallagher

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]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:05:00 -0500 Anne Gallagher Anne Gallagher 65 Welcome to season two of 93 Counties. Welcome to season two of 93 Counties. Nebraska, Journalism, UNL, No A safe space in Hall County 10 10 A safe space in Hall County full 73364af7-35b8-4ff6-b3e9-d55ee90b343d https://share.transistor.fm/s/979f439d We go to Hall County to talk to Northwest High School teacher Jeff Vyhlidal about the impact he has on his students. We also talked to three students about how Vyhlidal has impacted their lives.

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]]> We go to Hall County to talk to Northwest High School teacher Jeff Vyhlidal about the impact he has on his students. We also talked to three students about how Vyhlidal has impacted their lives.

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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:43:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 602 This week on 93 Counties we go to Hall County to talk to music teacher Jeff Vyhlidal about creating a safe and welcoming classroom. We also talk to his students about the impact he has made on their lives. This week on 93 Counties we go to Hall County to talk to music teacher Jeff Vyhlidal about creating a safe and welcoming classroom. We also talk to his students about the impact he has made on their lives. Teacher, Teaching, No Dodge County: Home of the Fremont Friendship Center 9 9 Dodge County: Home of the Fremont Friendship Center full 4c42aa48-fa68-4130-9845-f8c0b641115b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b701b7fa In this episode, Peter Krenzer and Tom Searl go to the Fremont Friendship Center in Dodge County. Seniors 60 and older in Fremont have been coming to the center for years, but what makes it so special? Peter and Tom talk to Manager Laurie Harms and Assistant Manager Marv Steffensmeier about the center and attendees Gary and Deborah Bobbitt, Joanne Sheeth, Jack Lingle, Jim Kinney about why they keep coming back. 

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]]> In this episode, Peter Krenzer and Tom Searl go to the Fremont Friendship Center in Dodge County. Seniors 60 and older in Fremont have been coming to the center for years, but what makes it so special? Peter and Tom talk to Manager Laurie Harms and Assistant Manager Marv Steffensmeier about the center and attendees Gary and Deborah Bobbitt, Joanne Sheeth, Jack Lingle, Jim Kinney about why they keep coming back. 

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]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Peter Krenzer, Tom Searl Peter Krenzer, Tom Searl 719 A closer look at the Fremont Friendship Center, where Fremont citizens 60 years and older can come to enjoy each other through meals, activities, etc. A closer look at the Fremont Friendship Center, where Fremont citizens 60 years and older can come to enjoy each other through meals, activities, etc. counties, Fremont, friendship, center, Dodge No Otoe County: A Hickory Smoked Gem in Syracuse, Nebraska 8 8 Otoe County: A Hickory Smoked Gem in Syracuse, Nebraska full 636418bd-de5e-48e0-9b9c-349c91d85539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e654ec6 In this episode of 93 counties, Abigail Carrera follows the smell of barbecue to 2 Brothers Blue Line Barbecue in Syracuse, Nebraska in Otoe County. Hear co-owner Scott Richardson talk about how the business started and what they've learned along the way.

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Written, voiced and edited by Abigail Carrera

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]]> In this episode of 93 counties, Abigail Carrera follows the smell of barbecue to 2 Brothers Blue Line Barbecue in Syracuse, Nebraska in Otoe County. Hear co-owner Scott Richardson talk about how the business started and what they've learned along the way.

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]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:18:00 -0500 Abigail Carrera Abigail Carrera 655 In this episode of 93 counties, Abigail Carrera follows the smell of barbecue to 2 Brothers Blue Line Barbecue in Syracuse, Nebraska in Otoe County. In this episode of 93 counties, Abigail Carrera follows the smell of barbecue to 2 Brothers Blue Line Barbecue in Syracuse, Nebraska in Otoe County. Barbecue, Local, Syracuse, Otoe, business, brothers, Lee Greenwood, Small Business No Saunders County: Farm to Turntable 7 7 Saunders County: Farm to Turntable full eb532e24-bb57-4256-9a89-1bfd21bfed75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d422b5f1 In this episode, Saunders County native Sheldon Johnson takes us from farm to turntable and discusses his dual careers in farming and music.

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Written, voiced and edited by Connor Wieseman and Brady Sorbin

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]]> In this episode, Saunders County native Sheldon Johnson takes us from farm to turntable and discusses his dual careers in farming and music.

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]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2022 06:33:00 -0500 Connor Wieseman and Brady Sorbin Connor Wieseman and Brady Sorbin 908 In this episode, Saunders County native Sheldon Johnson takes us from farm to turntable and discusses his dual careers in farming and music. In this episode, Saunders County native Sheldon Johnson takes us from farm to turntable and discusses his dual careers in farming and music. Nebraska, Farming, Music, Family, Musician No Cass County: Slattery Vintage Estates 6 6 Cass County: Slattery Vintage Estates full 4cce1814-a0a1-4f27-9080-45db916aa081 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4127750f More than two decades ago, the Slatterys were drawn to the beauty and serenity of Cass County. Since then, there have been grapes on the vine at Slattery Vintage Estates. Owner Barb Slattery discusses how she has experienced the area through the eyes of her guests and grown the business.

Additional thanks to Director of Tourism for Cass County Carl Reichart

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]]> More than two decades ago, the Slatterys were drawn to the beauty and serenity of Cass County. Since then, there have been grapes on the vine at Slattery Vintage Estates. Owner Barb Slattery discusses how she has experienced the area through the eyes of her guests and grown the business.

Additional thanks to Director of Tourism for Cass County Carl Reichart

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]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:02:00 -0500 Tyler Lechner and Paul Heires Tyler Lechner and Paul Heires 997 More than two decades ago, the Slatterys were drawn to the beauty and serenity of Cass County. Since then, there have been grapes on the vine at Slattery Vintage Estates. More than two decades ago, the Slatterys were drawn to the beauty and serenity of Cass County. Since then, there have been grapes on the vine at Slattery Vintage Estates. Nebraska, Cass County, Journalism, Glamping, Wine, Camping, Rural No Czechs of Saline County 5 5 Czechs of Saline County full 29f745f3-9ac1-46ac-aef8-f790201e513e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a76f4381 Wilber, Nebraska is a small town nearly five-thousands miles away from the Czech capital city of Prague, but it is known as the Czech Capital of America. How did this small town become the epicenter for Czech culture in the US? And how Czech is Wilber?

Hana Waisserova is a Czech language professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She talked to us about Czech history in America and how their story plays into the story of Nebraska pioneer life. Residents of Wilbur in Saline County: John Kastanek, Steven Ourecky, Teri Shestak Larry Shestak, Larry Pracheil, and Fred Kozek also sat down with us to share what it means to be Czech in Nebraska.

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Hana Waisserova is a Czech language professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She talked to us about Czech history in America and how their story plays into the story of Nebraska pioneer life. Residents of Wilbur in Saline County: John Kastanek, Steven Ourecky, Teri Shestak Larry Shestak, Larry Pracheil, and Fred Kozek also sat down with us to share what it means to be Czech in Nebraska.

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]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 860 Wilber, a small town in the heart of Saline County, is known as the Czech capital of America. What makes Wilber so rich in Czech Culture? Wilber, a small town in the heart of Saline County, is known as the Czech capital of America. What makes Wilber so rich in Czech Culture? Nebraska, journalism, UNL, KRNU, rural No Sarpy County: The Life and Legacy of Allicyn Schuster 4 4 Sarpy County: The Life and Legacy of Allicyn Schuster full 23f146c5-a3de-4d5e-8bd1-f99456559335 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7d882d1 Hosts Emma Thurston and Gabe Hinrichs bring you the story of Nebraska girls’ wrestling pioneer, Allicyn Schuster. They talk to her parents Kirk and Jamie Schuster, and Jamie Brown about Allicyn's life and impact on Nebraska girls’ wrestling.

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Written, voiced and edited by Emma Thurston and Gabriel Hinrichs

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]]> Hosts Emma Thurston and Gabe Hinrichs bring you the story of Nebraska girls’ wrestling pioneer, Allicyn Schuster. They talk to her parents Kirk and Jamie Schuster, and Jamie Brown about Allicyn's life and impact on Nebraska girls’ wrestling.

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Emma Thurston and Gabriel Hinrichs Emma Thurston and Gabriel Hinrichs 1383 A look into the story of triumph and tragedy of Nebraska girls’ wrestling pioneer, Allicyn Schuster, and her parents’ journey of recovery. A look into the story of triumph and tragedy of Nebraska girls’ wrestling pioneer, Allicyn Schuster, and her parents’ journey of recovery. wrestling, girls wrestling, Nebraska, Sarpy County, Sarpy, Schuster, mental health, Papillion-La Vista, Monarchs, coaching, tragedy, recovery, healing No Washington County: What's all the buzz about? 3 3 Washington County: What's all the buzz about? full 2faa7152-7a40-4a42-a979-6e95f8c05001 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c327f0b0 Host Ramey Vachal visits Tony Damme at his home in Blair, where he monitors and maintains a handful of beehives. Damme has been beekeeping with his father since he was fourteen and continues to sell honey to this day. He describes his fascination with bees and the most important tips he's learned throughout the years. Additionally, Bee Lab technician Luke Norris explains the key role bees play in Nebraska's ecosystem and the various threats they face.

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]]> Host Ramey Vachal visits Tony Damme at his home in Blair, where he monitors and maintains a handful of beehives. Damme has been beekeeping with his father since he was fourteen and continues to sell honey to this day. He describes his fascination with bees and the most important tips he's learned throughout the years. Additionally, Bee Lab technician Luke Norris explains the key role bees play in Nebraska's ecosystem and the various threats they face.

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]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Ramey Vachal Ramey Vachal 644 Blair beekeeper Tony Damme takes listeners through his hive setup and describes his passion for bees. Damme has faced various challenges throughout the years, such as trying to help his bees survive the winter. Luke Norris, a technician in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bee Lab, sheds a light on state-wide threats to bees and their role in agriculture. Blair beekeeper Tony Damme takes listeners through his hive setup and describes his passion for bees. Damme has faced various challenges throughout the years, such as trying to help his bees survive the winter. Luke Norris, a technician in the University Blair, Washington County, Bees, Bee Lab, UNL, rural No Burt County: Home of the Volleyball State Champion Oakland-Craig Knights 2 2 Burt County: Home of the Volleyball State Champion Oakland-Craig Knights full 20bb1e9e-74ac-45f1-aac9-12f80106bfdd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e5ffead In this episode, Ryan Yetts visits the state champion Oakland-Craig volleyball team. The young team took a while to get going, but when they started clicking, they could not be stopped.

First-year coach Becky Rennerfeldt and senior Bailey Helzer led the Knights to the school's first-ever state championship in volleyball. They discuss their relationship and the uniqueness of this year's team. 

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]]> In this episode, Ryan Yetts visits the state champion Oakland-Craig volleyball team. The young team took a while to get going, but when they started clicking, they could not be stopped.

First-year coach Becky Rennerfeldt and senior Bailey Helzer led the Knights to the school's first-ever state championship in volleyball. They discuss their relationship and the uniqueness of this year's team. 

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]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Ryan Yetts Ryan Yetts 806 Take a trip to Burt County to visit the state champion Oakland-Craig volleyball team, led by a first-year head coach, Becky Rennerfeldt. Take a trip to Burt County to visit the state champion Oakland-Craig volleyball team, led by a first-year head coach, Becky Rennerfeldt. sports, volleyball, family, Nebraska, Burt County, Oakland-Craig No Hall County: Paul Noble’s trek 1 1 Hall County: Paul Noble’s trek full 1c78f5cf-d678-4cb9-a5ac-5907360d2c4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/62c3a515 Host Ramey Vachal talks with ultramarathoner Paul Noble about his journey across Iowa along Highway 92. Along the way, he is joined by family, friends and fellow ultramarathoners. They offer their support as Paul faces obstacles along his way.

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]]> Host Ramey Vachal talks with ultramarathoner Paul Noble about his journey across Iowa along Highway 92. Along the way, he is joined by family, friends and fellow ultramarathoners. They offer their support as Paul faces obstacles along his way.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Ramey Vachal

Thank you to Paul, Tracy and Tom Noble for their time.

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]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Ramey Vachal Ramey Vachal 798 Originally from Grand Island, Paul Noble is a student at the University of Northern Iowa. He's also an ultramarathoner. Following months of training and preparation, he attempted to break the record for the Fastest Known Time to run across Iowa. Originally from Grand Island, Paul Noble is a student at the University of Northern Iowa. He's also an ultramarathoner. Following months of training and preparation, he attempted to break the record for the Fastest Known Time to run across Iowa. Grand Island, Hall Country, ultramarathon, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, marathon, running No Introducing 93 Counties Introducing 93 Counties trailer c94c3197-d3c9-4998-97b4-4a1a5eb8e832 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f48788e7 Produced by KRNU Studios
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]]> Tue, 03 May 2022 15:43:24 -0500 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 96 Introducing 93 Counties, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by students and faculty at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at UNL Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri River. Introducing 93 Counties, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by students and faculty at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at UNL Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri Ri Nebraska, journalism, UNL, KRNU, rural No