17 County
A podcast dedicated to the hidden voices of rural life, thriving small-town infrastructure and more in Nebraska. Brought to you by the York County Development Corporation.
A podcast dedicated to the hidden voices of rural life, thriving small-town infrastructure and more in Nebraska. Brought to you by the York County Development Corporation.
Episodes

Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
43: Remembering Sue Roush
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
How do you capture an entire life and legacy in a single story? YCDC closes the York College spotlight by remembering longtime leader, volunteer, friend, and agent of progress, Sue Roush. Through heartfelt snapshots shared by family and friends, we get a glimpse into her lasting influence of doing hard things. Because it's not just about what you do, it's about why you do it.
HOST: Derek Dauel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Lisa Hurley
PRODUCER: Mitchell Roush
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
42: Dr. Stacie Turnbull - Heartland Education
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Sometimes you find your way back to familiar places. Dr. Stacie Turnbull, Agribusiness Professor, joins YCDC to share her York College experience. From life in rural Nebraska, to opportunities in Iowa and South Dakota, to finding a place at YC -- hers is a story of family, education, and loving the land. Because when you know what's important, that matters most.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
41: Tree Burks - Coaching with Heart
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
At the end of the day, it's all about 94 feet of purpose. The York College spotlight continues with Tree Burks, Head Men's Basketball Coach. From growing-up in small town Louisiana to attending York College almost by chance, to now raising his family in the heartland; Coach Burks shares his perspective as a basketball journeyman. Because it's more than building a program, it's about investing in something bigger than yourself.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
40: Jake Owens - Community Thru Non-Profits
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Sometimes a career takes you to surprising places. Jake Owens, Executive Director of the York County Health Coalition, sits down with YCDC to talk community. From leaving Missouri, to attending York College, to finding an accidental career in non-profit work, Jake shares why bringing his family back was not just a good decision; it was the right one. Because sometimes it's as simple as investing in the place that makes you happy.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
39: Roni Miller - Coaching in the Heartland
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
The trip from California to Nebraska is long, but totally worth it. Roni Miller, York College Softball Coach, joins YCDC to share her journey. From growing-up in California to playing ball at YC almost on a whim, to now leading the program, she understands how a small MidWest town can become everything. Because once York was part of her story she knew it was home.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
38: Chrystal Houston - Non-Profit Communicator
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
When you find your way to the heartland, it's tough to leave. YCDC sits down with Chrystal Houston, York College Alumnus and PR Manager for Upper Big Blue NRD, to hear her story. From Vermont, to Iowa, and even Texas, Chrystal shares why York College was the right fit and how, through it all, Nebraska became her home. Because sometimes life and opportunity in the Midwest just makes sense.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Thursday Feb 11, 2021
37: Billy Lones - Barrister & Innovative Educator
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
You never know where your career will take you. YCDC sits down with Billy Lones, Criminal Justice Professor. His family found York College by way of the deep south. From his early days of Law School and launching a practice in Alabama to developing a brand new program at YC -- Lones has made an impact everywhere he goes. Because, in the end, it's all about purpose and helping people.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
36: Corinna Latorre - Coaching & Community
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Sometimes you take a chance and it changes your life. YCDC sits down with Corinna Latorre, Head Coach of York College Women's Basketball. From venturing to YC seven years ago sight unseen, to building a career helming the team she played for ... Cory's journey is one of vision, serendipity, and community. Because finding opportunity in the right place with the right people is everything.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
35: Sarah Van Gomple - Impact Through Education
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Doing good no matter where you are means something. Sarah Van Gomple, Professor of Education, sits down with YCDC to share her York College story. From growing up locally, to carving out an influential teaching career in Kansas, to coming back home with her family — it's easy to see why 17-County leaves a lasting impression. Because knowing you're in the right place makes all the difference.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
34: Dr. Clark Roush - Art, Passion, & Education
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Building a career of purpose is no small thing. YCDC kicks-off season four by sitting down with York College's Fine Arts Chair, Dr. Clark Roush. With 36 years at YC under his belt, he shares his passion for crafting fine art, commitment to mission, and raising a family in the heartland. Because when the opportunity to build something special comes along, you seize it.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

17-County
York County is 40 minutes from the state Capital of Lincoln but offers the safe, family-friendly environment you may remember from when you were young. Kids ride their bikes down the street, neighbors say hello and everyone comes out to cheer for York College and the local high school. You get all of that plus incredible career opportunities in York.
This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories that make York County what it is; the hidden voices of rural life, thriving small-town infrastructure and more in Nebraska. Brought to you by the York County Development Corporation.




