The Post Podcast

North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher joins Allison Peck to recap the August 4 City Council meeting. They discuss the city's new recreation center sponsorship and naming rights program, the South Park Trail Project, a new online code compliance tracking system, progress on major infrastructure projects, future housing development, and what residents can expect from the new recreation center in the coming weeks.

The Ogallala Soap Box Derby is hosting the All American Rally Race this Saturday at the Wild West Soap Box Derby Track in Ogallala. Allison Peck talks with Rally Director Bobby Collins about the two double-elimination races, the Super Kids Race, the Sponsor Adult Challenge, and how racers earn points toward qualifying for the Rally World Championships in Akron, Ohio. Plus, hear why the Wild West track has become one of the premier Soap Box Derby venues in the country.

Judy Pederson, chair of the Housing Committee for the Connection Homeless Shelter Board of Directors, joins Allison Peck to discuss the latest progress on Honor Homes at Patty's Place. Foundations are being poured, the first veterans are already waiting to move in, and community volunteers continue to drive the project forward. Learn how the tiny home village is coming together and how the public can help finish the effort.

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy. This report includes a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities with reservation season well underway. Enjoy the update.

Addie Piernicky, a biologist with Pheasants Forever working alongside Nebraska Game and Parks, joins Allison Peck to discuss the Nebraska Community Access Partnership. She explains how the program is nearing 7,000 enrolled acres, the financial incentives available to landowners, why nearly $400,000 in funding remains available, and how expanded public hunting access benefits both sportsmen and rural Nebraska communities. She also shares what landowners need to qualify and previews the upcoming hunting season.

The Ogallala Family YMCA is gearing up for the school year with nearly 70 children already enrolled in its new afterschool program while continuing to hire staff. Executive Director Melissa Edmonds discusses employment opportunities, fall flag football registration and the upcoming outdoor pool closure, while Board President Conrad Bostron reflects on his retirement and the growth of the Ogallala YMCA over the past two years.

The Ogallala Regional Arts Council is kicking off its membership drive while preparing for another season of live entertainment. Shirai Armstrong joins Allison Peck to discuss new membership benefits, including free admission for children with a paying member, and previews the upcoming concert lineup featuring Nu-Blu, Steve Lundgren's Piano Man, Missoula Children's Theatre's The Little Mermaid, Solomon Jaye's Tap Into Soul, and Jim Witter's That '70s Show.

Organizers discuss free physicals, vaccines, backpacks, lunch and community resources available during the Aug. 1 Community Health Fair.

Lincoln County 4-H members Kelsey Amos and Axel Staab join Allison Peck to wrap up their week at the Lincoln County Fair and preview today's 4-H Premium Sale.

Kelsey reflects on her final year in 4-H after earning Supreme Champion Overall Beef Animal, while first-year exhibitor Axel talks about showing cattle and goats, earning Reserve Champion honors, and why he'll miss his goat after the sale.

The two also explain how the premium-only sale works, what community support means to local 4-H members, and why they encourage other young people to get involved.

North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher joins Allison Peck to recap the July 21 City Council meeting. Topics include the approval of the Iron Horse Park Trail Project, how warrant financing works, progress on a long-discussed alley conveyance, preservation of historic buildings, and what residents can expect as the city begins budget season.