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Join hosts  Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow in this captivating episode of our podcast series as they uncover the inspiring story of the Aquinas Catholic High School Show Choir, "Forte." An enlightening story about their experience as a smaller show choir as they travel and compete in Norfolk, Nebraska. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, vocal, and edited by Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow Additional audio: Primary music - "Critically III" Fine Tune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481Secondary Music -

7 Jan 15min

Take a peak behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the creation of the Butler County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with the students responsible for creating the Butler County: Try Everything episode. Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

7 Jan 7min

Take a peek behind the curtain and learn a little bit more behind the creation of the Thayer County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Lauren Behn and Macy Byars to talk more about their episode Thayer County: Run by Women!Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

17 Sep 20245min

Thayer County is home to the first permanent women's suffrage organization in the United States, establishing a place for Nebraskan women to influence their community. That history of strong female advocates and leaders lives on through the female leaders in the county's government, businesses and families. Join us as we talk with Thayer's museum curator, a women's club president, and a Hebron businesswoman about why they love their county and it's history!In this episode, Lauren Behn and Macy Byars travel to Belvidere and Hebron, Nebraska to explore small towns with a big history. Most of Thayer's local government seats are held by women, and even more businesses and organizations are run by them. Their community projects and developments cannot be acknowledged without the women who planned and executed them- all while balancing their ideas and careers with more traditionally feminine roles. While stories about women's history often take place in big cities, Thayer's story is one that proves you can find a strong woman anywhere. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Macy Byars and Lauren BehnPrimary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

10 Sep 202410min

The Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum was started in 1884 and was in operation until 1934. An earlier form of the school was created as an agreement in the Treaty of Obligation between the Pawnee Nation and the United States Government. Despite the school's tragic past, historical landmarks like this museum bring healing to the community and inform the public about its history.Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, scripted, voiced and edited by Ben Drozd and Jackson AtwellThank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Nancy Carlson, Alyce Teral and Rich Rhode for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum

27 Aug 202410min

Join Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower as they step into the wonder and awe that is Aurora, Nebraska’s own Susan’s Books and Gifts, a cherished small-town bookstore that embodies the spirit of generosity and love for literature. Susan shares her history and the importance of maintaining a physical space for human interaction via community donations and volunteer efforts, emphasizing how even a single book can change someone’s life.Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel BierbowerThank you to Susan WilliamsPrimary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Secondary music - "Minor Chord Indie"

13 Aug 20249min

In this episode, Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early travel to York County to visit the Peyton Parker Lane Playground, the only one of its kind in the state. The Peyton Parker Lane Playground is a fully inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abilities to play alongside one another. The two met with Julie Hoffman and April McDaniel, the mothers of Peyton, Parker and Lane. Inspired by their boys who lived with unique abilities, these moms are two-thirds of the team that brought this playground to life. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen EarlyThank you to April McDaniel, Julie Hoffman, Cheree Folts Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

30 Juli 202413min

In this episode, Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn take a road trip to Fillmore County and the city of Geneva, Nebraska to learn about their barn quilt trail. Featuring conversations with the creator of the trail, Renae Kamler, local quilt maker, Nancy Chaney, and curator of quilts at the International Quilt Museum, Carolyn Ducey. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Jacob Schrantz and Camden CohnAudio: Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Secondary Music - Momia Ancient Arabian Music Ancient Egyptian Music No CopyrightTertiary Music - Cinematic Background Music For Videos // "The Great Journey" by Audioknap

16 Juli 202413min