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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/. .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/ .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

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/. .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/ .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

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/. .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/ .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

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/. .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/ .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

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/. .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/ .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator Mitchell Roush, Producer

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/.

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/.

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/.

You never know where your career might take you. YCDC sits down with Designer & Owner of The Jewelers Vault, Kerri Votaw Kliewer. As a passionate designer, the jewelry business has taken her all over the world. But as a born-and-bred Nebraskan, she's made her home in the heartland. Because building something beautiful can be done from anywhere. HOST: Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.