Episodes

Tuesday May 10, 2022
55: Cody Wallinger - Small Town Life & School Leadership
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Sometimes small town life is everything. YCDC kicks-off another season by sitting down with Mr. Cody Wallinger, McCool Junction Public Schools newest Principal. Whether its dishing on the latest football news or sharing insights on philosophy, Wallinger understands that people are the secret to a strong community. Because knowing where you're supposed to be and making it count matters.
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 Feb 23, 2022
54: Randy Obermier - Local Legacy & Leadership
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Sometimes it's as simple as knowing where you want to be. YCDC closes out the season by sitting down with lifelong York County resident, Randy Obermier. Whether it's extending the legacy of a 100+ year old business in York Boot and Repair or civic leadership as County Commissioner —Obermier knows what makes this corner of the heartland special. Because appreciating the place you call home is what it's all about.
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 + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
53: Deb Robertson - Library & Community Innovation
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Sometimes you say yes to an opportunity and you strap in for a fun ride. YCDC sits down with Deb Robertson, Director of the Kilgore Memorial Library, to hear her story of literacy and information advocacy. Whether it's investing in new programs for the library or engaging the community in vital conversation —Robertson believes in the impact a public library can have. Because some services will always remain vital.
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 + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
52: Kurt Bulgrin - Public Service & Family
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Sometimes it's as simple as doing what you can for the community. Kurt Bulgrin, York County Commissioner, joins YCDC to share his story of why he's made a career out of public service in rural Nebraska. Whether it's serving at the Senator Staff level for the Legislature or running for local office — Bulgrin has a passion for serving the people. Because when you know where you're supposed to be you make it count.
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 + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
51: Pat Wagner - Heritage & Community
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Sometimes it's all about community. YCDC sits down with Pat Wagner, McCool Junction Village Board Chair, to hear why heritage matters to her. Whether it be tracing her lineage through the days of the Revolutionary War or simply honoring that legacy thru community involvement — Wagner knows that this part of the country is special. Because there's pride to be had in the heartland.
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 + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
50: Daniel Grotz - Farming, Finance, & Public Office
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Sometimes home is where you've been all along. Daniel Grotz, York County Commissioner, sits down with YCDC to share why he's decided to stay in York. Whether it be through family farming, traveling the country, or serving in a public capacity — Grotz appreciates the nuances of what makes this corner of the heartland special. Because you can't pass up an opportunity to invest in your 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 + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
49: Cheree Folts - Hometown Parks & Rec.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Sometimes you just know where you belong. YCDC kicks-off another season by chatting with Cheree Folts, Parks & Recreation Director, to hear why she is a York lifer. Thru a passion for wellness and a love of family and sports — Folts never misses an opportunity to bring more life-giving opportunity to her hometown. Because it's all about making the place you live the best that it can be.
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 + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
48: Rod Woods - Entrepreneurship & Family
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Building something you believe in is everything. YCDC sits down with Rod Woods, Owner of Patina Studios, to hear firsthand how his family made York home and how they ended up in the flooring business. Because when you have your own operation, the opportunities are endless.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
47: Cameron Richardson - Hard Work & New Opportunities
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Sometimes your career takes you to surprising places. YCDC sits down with Cameron Richardson, Plant Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands, to hear how he found from Indiana to the heartland. Thru sports competition, surviving a near fatal accident, and a determined career — Richardson knows what it takes to make good things happen. Because it's all about knowing what you want to do and getting it done.
HOST: Derek Dauel
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
46: A+ Construction w/ Kelly & Tyler
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Whether starting a family or literally building a home, foundation is everything. Kelly & Tyler Bukaske of A+ Construction connect with YCDC to share their York stories. As builders and business owners, they've got a keen eye for what makes the heartland great. Because being proud of what you're building 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/.

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.