Episodes
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
70: Tristan Perry - Community Impact Thru Youth
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Sometimes it's about showing up every day. YCDC sits down with Tristan Perry, York County Diversion Officer, to hear his heartland story. Perry shares how investing in the community's youth is always the right thing to do, the benefits small town life, and why cheese should be its own food group. Because it's about making the place you love even better.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Monday Jan 16, 2023
69: Cindi Nickel - Hometown Life & Real Estate
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Sometimes home is the place it always has been. Cindi Nickel, Owner of Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate, sits down with YCDC to share her York story. Nickel shares how thriving in a career and having family close makes all the difference in the heartland. Because it's about doing what love and being with your people.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Monday Jan 02, 2023
68: Taylor Samek - Law Enforcement & Purpose
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Sometimes you know what you're meant to do. YCDC sits down with Taylor Samek, York County Sheriff Deputy, to hear his story of law enforcement and community connection. Samek shares why he knew early on where his career to take him and how he's able to serve a greater purpose. Because it's all about helping people.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
66: Heather Hultgrien - Renewed Horizon
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Sometimes you plant roots in a surprising place. YCDC welcomes back Heather Hultgrien, CEO of Renewed Horizon, back to the podcast. Heather shares her vision for strengthening supports for families, her career journey from public education to adoption advocacy, and her appreciation for small town life . Because making a difference in the right place matters.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
65: Sue Crawford - State Legislature & City Administrator
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Sometimes your career grows beyond what you'd expect. Sue Crawford, York City Administrator, sits down with YCDC to share her story of bold professional opportunity. From teaching political science at Creighton University, to earning a seat at the Nebraska State Legislature, to now serving the public in York -- Crawford knows first-hand the meaningful impact to be made at the civic level. Because making the community stronger is more than job, it's a livelihood.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
64: Kelly Fike - Teaching, Basketball, & Family
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sometimes it just feels like home. YCDC welcomes Kelly Fike, Math & Entrepreneurship Teacher at York Middle School, to the 17-County Podcast. From being raised in a family of educators, to venturing to York College as a student, to bringing her family back to York not once but twice -- Fike understands the importance of not only going where you're needed, but building something meaningful along the way. Because when you know it's right, you make it happen.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
63: Adam Broughton - Building A Business
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Sometimes you just have to build the thing. 17-County kicks-off Manufacturing Month by sitting down with Adam Broughton of Beaver Creek Products: Pet Treats. Catch his story of building a brand new business from the ground-up, the learning curve that came with it, and the success found in moving forward. Because when you see a need, you find a way to meet it.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
61: Lisa Hurley & Deb Heskett - YCDC Staff
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Sometimes it's about investing in the heartland. YCDC kicks-off another season of the 17-County Podcast by welcoming new host, Emily, as she sits down to chat with Executive Director Lisa Hurley and Business Manager Deb Heskett. Whether it's treasuring family memories built through small town living or innovation towards the next big county venture — these ladies are all about community.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
60: Tyler Herman - Wrestling & Teaching
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Sometimes you know you're meant to lead. YCDC sits down with Tyler Herman, Assistant Principal & Activities Director for York Public Schools, to hear his story. Whether it's leading the wrestling program at Amherst or stepping up as an administrator, Herman understands the importance of investing in students. Because it's all about leadership, consistency, and making a difference.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
59: Scott Yates - Coaching, Teaching, & Travel
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Sometimes you know what you're meant to do. Scott Yates, P.E./Health Teacher at McCool Junction Public Schools, sits down with YCDC to share his story international travels and coaching. Whether it's finding opportunities in Australia or teaching in the heartland, Yates understands the impact of teaching. Because it's all about investing in the community.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer
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.