93 Counties

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!

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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 Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Macy Byars and Lauren Behn

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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 Studios
Written, scripted, voiced and edited by Ben Drozd and Jackson Atwell
Thank 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

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 Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower
Thank you to Susan Williams

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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 Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Rukhshona Islamova and Madysen Early
Thank you to April McDaniel, Julie Hoffman, Cheree Folts 

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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 Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Jacob Schrantz and Camden Cohn

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Host Leilany Diaz travels to Platte County and visits the Columbus Children's Museum. The museum opens its doors to immerse young minds through the exhibitions that sparks their exploration, knowledge and discoveries of the essence of their own community.     

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Leilany Diaz
Thank you to Tim Kacena, Alyssa Miller, and Temple Bryant

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In this episode, hosts Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh delve into the vibrant Blackstone District in Omaha's Douglas County. They uncover the rich history of the area and how it became a hub of activity, home to a mix of businesses. But it's not just about commerce—it's about community. Alysia and Alaina explain how the Second Saturday, a monthly event celebrating local businesses, artists, and musicians within the Blackstone District, promotes more than just commerce—it promotes creativity and community building. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the businesses and musicians shaping the Blackstone District, only on 93 Counties.

 Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Alysia Stubblefield and Alaina Tomesh
Special thanks to Dan Bragdon, John Serratos and Chris Moore

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Take a peek behind the curtain and get the inside scoop behind the Polk County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Matt Johnson, the student responsible for creating the Polk County: Stromsburg Swedish Festival

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The Polk County town of Stromsburg may seem like a normal rural town most of the year, but on the third weekend in June it transforms into a Swedish village straight out of the old country. Join me, Matt Johnson, as I speak with Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree about Stromsburg’s Swedish Midsommar Festival and its effect on the community that makes it happen.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Matt Johnson
Thank you to Sharon Noyd and Barb Lamoree 

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