Rural Is Cool

Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Seth Varner. Seth and his buddy Austin spent months traveling across Nebraska and Iowa to visit every incorporated community in each state. https://wandermorepublishing.com https://www.facebook.com/Visit531Nebraska https://www.facebook.com/Visit939Iowa https://www.facebook.com/Visit310SouthDakota Seth and I chat about the their 34,000 mile journey, the reasons behind it, and some of the unique things about their experience. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Website by monkeythis Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #wandermore #nebraskatourism #iowatourism #southdokatatourism #lifeisgoodhere #travelnebraska #travel #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/support

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Al Davis. Al is a Nebraska native that has made a huge impact in this state. From being a founding member if the Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska, to the Arts Council, school boards, and now, he is on the ballot for Lt. Governor with Sen. Carrol Blood. https://www.electcarolblood.com/lt-gov If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Website by Monkeythis Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #NELEG #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/support

Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Shelby Snodgrass. Shelby is a rural transplant, a mom, and a Main Street business owner. https://www.facebook.com/719fitnesscenter/ We chat about how she ended up in Nebraska as well as the fitness center she and her husband own and operate in a small town. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #719fitness #ruralfitness #fitinrural #podcast #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/support

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek. Cindy is a mom, an active member of Nebraska's Second House, and a candidate for Nebraska Legislature in the 4th District. https://www.cindyfornebraska.com Cindy and I chat about how to get involved and understand Nebraska's Legislature and so much more. This is a little longer episode than some others, but it is packed full of great information. https://nebraskalegislature.gov  https://www.nebraska.gov/billtracker/ https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #midwestliving #midwestmom #cindyfornebraksa #NELEG #nebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/support

Welcome to Season Two of Rural Is Cool. This week we turn the table and Emily interview's Mike. -------- This is Emily Heitoff (@EmHeithoff)! This week I interview to Mike. I thought it would be fun if he was on the other side of the microphone. We chat about all kinds of great things like, what he missies about the city, why family is important, small towns, photography and so much more… If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/support

Hey there! I just wanted to pop into your feed and let you know that we are busy working on Season 2 of Rural Is Cool.  We will be back in a couple weeks with more episodes.   Feel free to shoot us an email at ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com and let us know what you thought of season one: things you learned things you didn't love, and if there's anything you'd like to hear in season two!! As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy our conversations feel free to give a Rural Is Cool a five star rating in the podcast or wherever you listen. It else others like you find this podcast. Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #farmsafty #necasag bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/support

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with my friends, Rachael Barlow and Heather Veik the owners of River Mill Coffee Company. They take time out of their busy day to sit down in their shop with me and chat over an amazing cup of coffee. We chat about their path from teachers, to friends, to opening a small business. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #midwestliving #rivermillcoffeeco #coffeeshop #entrepreneurlife #nebraskacoffee #nebraskacoffeeshop #coffee #cutecoffeeshop #followyourdreams #coffeeshots #getcoffeebehappy #antelopecounty #nebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Gina Gesing. Gina is a true rural champion. She grew up in a small town, lived in the city, and chose to move back. She currently works with the Iowa Intermediary Network as the connector between high school students and possible careers, many of which can be done in a rural setting. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #iowaintermediarynetwork #iin #careerpath #highschoolstudents #careerday #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week, I chat with Shelby Keetle. Shelby is a life long resident of Antelope county. She decided at a young age that she wanted to go into law enforcement. Along the way she has worked as a jailer, a dispatcher, a Sherrif's Deputy and most recently she was promoted to Sargent. Shelby shares with us her path to becoming Sargent as well as the training and day to day details of her position. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #local #sherrifsoffice #Antelopecounty #worklifebalance #bloomwhereyouareplanted #lawenforcement #policewoman #police --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Dan Neenan. Dan is a firefighter, a paramedic, and has served as the the Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety for nearly two decades. www.necasag.org We chat about the history of the center, the work they are doing, and his passion for agricultural safety. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #farmsafty #necasag #bloomwhereyouareplanted #safety #agriculture #fire #fireandrescue #rescue #fireman #paramedic #education --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Mo Bailey. Mo is a pastor, a coach, and a leader within the LGBTQ+ Community in rural Northeast Nebraska. www.therealmobailey.com We chat about Mo's coming to terms with her sexuality and her faith. We discuss her position on the diversity council, the fist ever pride event in Norfolk, Nebraska, and so much more!! If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #LGBTQIA+ #LGBT #NorfolkAreaPride #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural is Cool. This week I chat with Tammy Marshall. Tammy is a retired teacher, columnist in the largest daily newspaper in Northeast Nebraska, and an Author. Tammy and I chat about her love of writing, her first book, “The Clearwater House,” and so much more. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TammyMarshallAuthor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tammyMarshallAuthor/ Website https://tammymarshallauthor.wordpress.com Newsletter http://cognatecognizance.substack.com. If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #ruralbooks #author #retiredteacher #findyourpassion #lovewhatyoudo #worklifebalance #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with my good Emily Heitoff and her husband Eric who both happen to be music teachers in rural Nebraska school. We chat about their lives as teachers and parents and how that all changed after Eric's Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis. If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #musicteachers #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Ashley Dendinger Ashley is the owner & pharmacist at Plainview Pharmacy. We chat about Main Street businesses, being a busy mom and wife, and being an entrepreneur in a male driven industry. *This episode of Rural Is Cool is sponsored by Pierce County Economic Development. You can learn more at PCEDNE.com* If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #hometownpharmacy #pharmacist #entrepreneur #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to world is cool this week I chat with Jimi Coplen. Jimi is a an Economic Developer with a passion for helping other Economic Development professionals grow. Jimi moved away from her small town, and moved back after reconnecting with her now husband. Jimi recently started her business The Rural Spark as a coach, trainer, and educator for other rural Economic Development. https://www.theruralspark.com If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #education #localbusiness #localgov #edc #economicdevelopment #communitydevelopment #rural #leadership #bloomwhereyouareplanted #teamemily --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Sometimes our conversations last longer than the original episode. This Bonus episode is the second half or post show of my conversation with Brook Curtiss. Brook currently owns a publishing company that includes five weekly hometown newspapers which you can learn more about in last week's episode. In this conversation we stray a little bit off the rails, but I thought you might enjoy our conversation. Let me know what you think about our “post show” conversation. If you enjoyed it, did not like it, or just skipped it all together, I want to hear. You can find me on twitter @ruraliscool or email me at ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #ruralnewspaper #printedition #entrepreneur #bloomwhereyouareplanted #offtherails #postshow #givemefeedback --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Brook Curtiss. After graduating high school, he headed off to college, and then with his wife, chose to move back to his home town of Plainview, Nebraska. After working for the local newspaper for a bit, he decided to purchase the paper and it has been full steam ahead ever since. You can check out his newspaper at www.theplainviewnews.com or by downloading the mobile app on Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/8yfterym Apple Store: https://tinyurl.com/k37jwu6f *This episode of Rural Is Cool is sponsored by Pierce County Economic Development. You can learn more at www.PCEDNE.com.* If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #ruralnewspaper #printedition #entrepreneur #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Wanda Backus. Wanda is a Pierce County resident and owner of J's Place. Wanda grew up on a dairy farm. She worked along side her brothers and parents on both the farm and later in the ice cream shop they owned in Dodge, Nebraska. Fast forward a few years and a few careers, and Wanda now owns J's Place is an ice cream and hamburger shop located in Pierce, Nebraska. https://piercejsplace.com *This episode of Rural Is Cool is sponsored by Pierce County Economic Development. You can learn more at www.PCEDNE.com. If you enjoy this conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode…. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #PierceNebraska #Nebraska #Icecream #dairy #midwestliving #midwestmom #economicdevelopment #PierceCountyEconomicDevelopment #bloomwhereyouareplanted #PCED #entrepreneur --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool this week I chat with Austin Karr. Austin works with Monkey This a marketing company that caters to the needs of small town, rural businesses. Austin grew up in rural Iowa, and his roots are still there even though he now calls Denver home. Austin shares with us some great ideas on how small businesses can achieve their goals both on a budget and with their “why” and “what” in mind. https://www.monkeythis.com Austin is also the founder of Charoltte's Day. Charlotte's Day helps provide tools and support for children in feeding therapy. https://www.charlottesday.org If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #nonprofit #marketing #branding #brandstrategy #marketingagency #worklifebalance #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Nikki Hayes. Nikki is a mother and ally, activist for LGBTQ+ in rural Nebraska. After her son came out as Transgender, Nikki founded CORN - Coming Out in Rural Nebraska. A group that hopes to start conversations about LGBTQ+ and what it means in Rural Nebraska. Nikki is open about her journey, her mistakes, and her successes. She shares her bravery, her passion, and her understanding. https://www.facebook.com/groups/958328044945708 https://www.newschannelnebraska.com/story/44400796/new-group-supports-coming-out-in-nebraska If are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLine at 866.488.7386. Visit them on the web at https://www.thetrevorproject.org or text START to 678-678 If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #CORN #LGBTQ+ #LGBT! #Allies #PFLAG #midwestliving #comingoutinruralnebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Susan Norris. Susan is a mom, an economic developer, a farmer's wife, and a rural transplant. Susan and I chat about growing up in a city and the transition to living on a farm, rural economic development, and diversity in a small town. https://pcedne.com If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #midwestliving #midwestmom #economicdevelopment #bloomwhereyouareplanted --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Jennifer Norton. Jennifer is a small town librarian. Jennifer and I chat about all the great things a library has to offer besides the obvious, books. Libraries serve as a gathering place for the community, the starting place to get access to the library in the sky, and so much more. If you enjoy our conversation, please click subscribe or follow so you don't miss an episode. While you are at it, feel free to give us a 5 star review. Reviews help others like you find this podcast. Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #SmallTownCool #IdeaFriendly #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastofinstagram #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted #midwestliving #librariesarecool #booklover #community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to world is cool this week I chat with Melodie Edwards. Melodie is a writer, host and producer for Wyoming Public Radio, and has a passion for rural communities. Melodie and I chat about her podcast the Modern West, the second season featuring her home town its evolution as a rural community. We also talk about ideas for growing communities, keeping them alive, and what makes small communities great. https://themodernwest.org If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted#midwestliving #smalltowncool #ruralartist #ruralart #publicradio #modernwest --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Nicole Sedlacek. Nicole is a mom, an economic developer, a business owner, and a life long resident of Northeast Nebraska. Nicole shares with us the high school experiences that made her realize her calling was to serve her community. She also shares how she fell into economic development, and the joys and struggles of being a business owner. https://www.joyboutique.shop If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #midwestliving #midwestmom #entrepreneur #economicdevelopment #publicpower #joybotique #bloomwhereyouareplanted #clothingboutique #crypto #boutiqueshopping #boutiquestyle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with my Mitchell Hora. Mitchell is not only a seventh generation farmer from Southeast Iowa but is also a soil expert. He is the CEO and Founder of Continuum Ag a multi national company he runs from Rural Iowa. Mitchell and I chat about soil health, regenerative Ag, what it means to the average person, his podcast, and so much more. He even takes the time to translate it to non-farmer for me. Instagram @continuumag Twitter: @Continuum_ag Facebook: @Continuumag https://continuum.ag https://www.fieldworktalk.org If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #bloomwhereyouareplanted #midwestliving #smalltowncool #soilhealth #farming #covercrops --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with my Pat James. Pat is a retired University Professor & Artist that has found her passion in 600 acres of pasture ground in Northeast Nebraska. Pat and I chat about her book, her land, photography and so much more! http://patjamesart.com If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool#rethinkrural#smalltown#lifesgoodhere#loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastofinstagram #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted#midwestliving#smalltowncool#ruralartist #ruralart #ruralartist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with my Becky McCray. Becky is a rural entrepreneur, cattle rancher, national speaker, and writer. Becky has a passion for learning about rural communities and passing that knowledge on. We chat about the her life as well as the Survey of Rural Challenges in which over 1400 rural people have filled out. https://smallbizsurvival.com https://saveyour.town https://www.nebraskaspeedtest.org If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #smalltowncool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastofinstagram #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted #midwestliving --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Bev Krutz. Bev wears a bunch of different hats in her small community. We chat about her growing up, moving to a small town, and now working to make that town a community that everyone can be proud of. We even throw in some great historical tidbits along the way. Grab your favorite beverage and come along for a great chat Orchard Historical Society If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastofinstagram #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted #midwestliving #historicalsociety #smalltowncool --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Cadrien Livingston. Cadrien grew up on the family ranch working beside her parents until a farming accident took her father's life. After a difficult conversation, Cadrien and her mother decided to keep the ranch going. We chat about the importance of farm & ranch safety, rural broadband, changes she would like to see for the industry and, of course, cows. https://cadi8811.wixsite.com/cadrien https://www.88ranch.com If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastofinstagram #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted #midwestliving #ranchlife #cows #farmaftey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Tim Johnson. Tim is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at the local hospital. We chat about how he became interested in being a nurse, how he continued his education through to his doctorate and is now one of the areas only CRNAs. Tim shares insights as to why our local hospital is important for our rural communities, as well as the struggles of a Type-A personality building a house for his growing family. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Brittney Finch. Britney grew up in a small town, went to college in a city and followed her husband to his rural home town. We chat about the challenges of getting to know people, grocery shopping in a small community, having children & raising a family, and food…Brittney loves food!! If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe or follow so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week we chat with my friends Jason and Holly, also known as The Marvelous Miners. Two years ago Jason & Holly started the ultimate adventure by saying goodbye to the city and hello to RV living full time. We talk about the challenges of downsizing, rural internet, and boon-docking on the east coast all with a toddler. You can find Jason and Holly on Instagram at @themarvelousminers If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with my good friend Karmen. Karmen candidly opens up about her life in Rural Nebraska. We discuss her child hood, her family, and her career. We also hit a few more sensitive topics like the challenges of infertility in a rural area as well as international and domesticmc adoption. This is truly a great conversation with a great person. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Lisa Meisner and Polly Anderson. After years living in Phoenix, Arizona, Lisa and Polly decided to chase a dream and move back to Lisa’s home town. They purchased a former school building in hopes of opening a bed and breakfast above an antique store. Little did they know that would lead to them to also purchasing a bar and grill, a fixer upper home, and a small farm. These are two busy ladies that took time to share some stories and a lot of laughter. www.royalbarandgrill.com If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to rate us and subscribe so you do not miss an episode. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Becky McNeil. Becky is a newcomer to her community as well as the paster at a local church. She has lived in many places, but now calls Rural Nebraska home. Becky brings with her the unique perspective of finding her self starting over in a community as an adult. We talk about living in a rural community while her husband commutes to an urban area for work, how the pandemic impacted her experience, and the differences between living in rural and urban areas. You can learn more about Becky on her blog at: https://everydaystories.blog If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to rate us and subscribe so you do not miss an episode. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Tammy Cheatum. Tammy is an educator, a community leader, and a business owner. We chat about her involvement in the community and the experience of purchasing a Main Street Business. Tammy and her husband, Glen, recently purchased the Corner Hardware and More store in Orchard, Nebraska. Within the store is a hidden gem…The Orchard Fudge and Candy Kitchen. You heard that right. The best fudge in Nebraska is made in the local hardware store. Address: 250 E. 2nd Street, Orchard, NE 68764 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornerMore Email: cornerhardwareandmore@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CornerMore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecorner_more/ If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to rate us and subscribe so you do not miss an episode. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Garrett Jacobson. After college, Garret moved back to his home town to work with his grandfather in Real Estate and Appraisal, in hopes of taking over the business one day. We chat about how he became interested in Real Estate, the current market and how great it is to work with and learn from his grandfather. Along with the the Real Estate market, he talks about the importance of building relationships, the diversity he experienced at college, and how he brings that back to his rural community. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to rate us and subscribe so you do not miss an episode. www.taylorrealtyappraisal.com If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Rebecca Undem. She is an author, a podcast host, a speaker, and an entrepreneur. Rebecca brings a positive attitude and some great advice to the show as she talks about growing up in a small town, moving to the city, and then returning home. She shares with us her most recent project, Dorthy Jane, the building she purchased on Main Street in Oaks, North Dakota that once belonged to her grandparents. Rebecca has a vision and a true passion for rural. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to rate us and subscribe so you do not miss an episode. https://rebeccaundem.com https://growingsmalltowns.org https://www.facebook.com/growingsmalltowns https://www.instagram.com/growingsmalltowns/ If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Michael Stepp and Matt Dennis, of Handlebend. Michael and Matt are a couple of high school friends turned business partners. What started out as a weekend project from a scrap pile has grown into a culture of slowing down, telling stories, and making memories. We chat about the value of living in a rural community, collaboration, and the dream of purchasing what is now their current building on Main Street in O’Neill, Nebraska. You can find them online at: Instagram @handlebend Facebook @Handlebend www.handlebend.com Vimeo Or better yet, visit the Handlebend Building in person at 215 E Douglas St, O’Neill, NE If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Steve Thiele. Steve is a construction manager in charge of multi million dollar building projects, right here in Rural Nebraska. While he has lived in some pretty cool places like Hawaii and Denver, but he chooses to call Clearwater, Nebraska home. We talk about some of the great projects he has been apart of, as well as figuring out that he just needed to get away for a few years to appreciate where he grew up. His latest project since moving home is constructing the school that his children will attend. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Stephanie Lundgren. Stephanie grew up in Neligh Nebraska where she has served on numerous boards, was once elected to city Council and works in education. Her childhood is filled with memories of Main Street, her family’s pharmacy, and the New Moon Theater. Stephanie moved away from home a couple different times but her heart never really left. She is truly a home town girl. www.newmooncommunitytheater.org If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! While you are there, click subscribe so you do not miss an episode. Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Twitter: @RuralIsCool ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with neighborhood brewery owner Greg Ptacek. Greg is passionate about not only growing rural, but also about giving back to his community. Greg and I chat about economic development, food insecurity in rural communities, his brewery and so much more. This episode is a little longer than others, but trust me, you will be glad you listened all the way through. www.johnniebyrd.beer Instagram: @johnniebyrdbrewingco Facebook: johnniebyrdbrewing If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! While you are there, click subscribe so you do not miss an episode. Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert: Twitter & Instagram Twitter: @RuralIsCool ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chat with Trenton Buhr. Trenton grew up in a town of about 500 people in Southeast Nebraska. After high school he attended the University of Nebraska in Nebraska’s second largest city, Lincoln. After college he chose to take his degree and move to a rural community where his career allows him to be a Rural Advocate every day. During our conversation Trenton makes it clear that he truly thinks Rural Is Cool. If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! While you are there, click subscribe so you do not miss an episode. Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chatted with LuAnn Schindler. LuAnn is a small business owner with deep roots in her community. She not only publishes the local newspaper, but also is very involved in the community. We chat about her time in Chicago, the local news industry, a great rodeo, housing, and how to get involved. LuAnn Schindler https://www.summerlandadvocate.com https://twitter.com/summerlandadvo1 If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! While you are there, click subscribe so you do not miss an episode. Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

This week I chatted with Melanie Miller. Melanie grew up outside a rural community in Northeast Nebraska. After high school she went onto college and then completed seminary school in Maine. She lived in New York for a time before choosing to move back home and take over the family cattle operation. We talk about city life, coffee shops, rural main street, cows, and the importance of family. If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! While you are there, click subscribe so you do not miss an episode. www.newmooncommunitytheater.org Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. In this, the first episode, I am joined by my husband Brian Ferris. We discuss a range of topics from the challenges and rewards of living in a rural area to advice for people looking to transition to working from home. There is also a great story about how our initial internet connection was found by the grace of goats. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message

Welcome to Rural Is Cool. I am hoping to show people what I think is great about living in rural America, how they can make it work, and touch on a few things that could be improved. This is bound to be a great journey. Join me beginning January 2021!! Be sure to click "Subscribe" to ensure that you do not miss an episode!! Thanks for listening! Mike Tabbert twitter: @Mike_Tabbert instagram: @Mike_Tabbert email: ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruraliscool/message