Episodes

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

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
58: Jason Heitz - Leadership Thru Education
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Sometimes everything falls into place. YCDC sits down with Jason Heitz, York High School Principal, to hear his story of journeying through education. Whether it's stepping-up at small, rural schools or helping to lead YPS through the days of the pandemic, Heitz knows first-hand the impact a good educator can make. Because it's all about school, community, and family.
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 May 25, 2022
57: Chad Mattox - Coaching, Teaching, & Family
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Sometimes you land in the right spot and it all makes sense. Chad Mattox, YMS Social Studies Teacher & Multi-Sport Coach, sits down with YCDC to share his story. Whether it's coaching college students on the wrestling mat, coordinating softball tournaments, or sharing his love of podcasts, Mattox understands that family and community are everything. Because positive energy goes a long way to making home feel like home.
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 May 18, 2022
56: Micah Sundberg - Coach & Educator
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Sometimes your career takes unexpected turns and it works out. YCDC is joined by Heartland Community Schools' Guidance Counselor, Micah Sundberg, to hear his Nebraska story. Whether it's teaching in a science classroom or leading a group of students out onto the court, Sundberg knows what makes small town schools and communities special. Because at the end of the day, it's all about making an impact in the lives of students.
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.