In today's episode, we're diving into the financial landscape with a focus on recent market shifts following the 2024 election. We are excited to have Marc Werkmeister, owner of Professional Financial Advisors, with us to share his expert insights on how these changes might affect investors and the broader economy. Listen in as we talk about some o…

You’re in for a treat because we’re talking about food again today on the podcast! Yaron Goldman, CEO of Rib & Chop House is joining us to talk about the restaurant’s exciting new expansion into North Platte. He’ll share more about Rib & Chop House’s beginnings in Livingston, Montana, and how it has grown to become a beloved dining destination acro…

This week’s episode is certainly a special one! Today, we are joined by Executive Vice Presidents of NebraskaLand Bank, Kim Schroll and Krista Heiss. In all our time on the podcast, we’ve never dedicated an episode to our own journey as a bank, so we are so excited to have them on to share more about our business’ history, culture, and passion for …

One of our favorite subjects to talk about is food, which is why today’s episode is such a treat! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh and Jen Kramer, the duo behind Dave's Place, a beloved restaurant in North Platte. Known for its mouthwatering pizza and legendary wings, Dave's Place has been a staple in the community for decades. Josh an…

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to feature two seasoned media professionals: Lewys Carlini, Sales Manager at Eagle Radio, and Joan von Kampen, Managing Editor of The North Platte Telegraph. As the media landscape continues to evolve with rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, Lewys and Joan are dedicated to providing…

If you’ve been living in North Platte for a while, it’s exciting to witness all the new developments happening in the area. This week, we’re thrilled to have Stuart Johnson from Sampson Construction as our guest to discuss this growth! From North Platte’s airport terminal project to major construction at Great Plains Health, there’s a lot to cover.…

Welcome to Season 3 of the NebraskaLand Bank Podcast! We're excited to bring you more episodes highlighting the latest developments in North Platte. You’ll also have the pleasure of meeting our new co-host, David, in today's conversation! To kick off this season, we're chatting with Jim and Janelle Hawks, proud owners of Brother's Tavern in North P…

Danielle’s favorite food just happens to be pizza but this new business coming to North Platte offers that and so much more! Join us as we sit down with Jeff and Shae Caldwell, owners of the soon-to-be Pizza Ranch. While Jeff and Shae are no strangers to business, getting a restaurant up and running has been a new, exciting challenge. We’ll learn a…

This week on NebraskaLand Bank, we got the opportunity to chat with the duo behind Clean Can Company, a game-changer in Lincoln County's sanitation scene. Join us for a great conversation with Jordan Maassen and Jory Torres, the innovative minds behind the only trash can cleaning company in the region. Discover the unique and much-needed services t…

Welcome to Axes and Aces, the newest entertainment hotspot for North Platte! Join us as we explore how this unique business went from an idea to reality – with axe throwing, pickleball, golf simulators, food, drinks and Double Dips ice cream – all in one place! We had the joy of sitting down with Lisa Citta and Brian Schimek, the owners and operato…

Join us as we explore the exciting projects at District 177, formerly known as "the Mall.” From retail to restaurants, housing and more - there's plenty of development in the works. Plus, an updated timeline on when you can expect these exciting projects to be completed! We’re thrilled to have Michael Works and Rachel Glock of Rev Development join …

We’re so excited to be back for season 2 of the podcast! Today we are joined by a very special guest, Josh Catlett. Josh and his family are the proud owners of the local Runza franchises in North Platte. He’s here to give us an inside look at Runza's history, community involvement, and plans for the future. As community leaders and local business o…

We are announcing a big change today on the podcast; we will be changing up our format to include seasons! Season two will be starting in 2023. Listen to our new episode to learn more. To close out the end of this season, we will be doing trivia! Join in and see if you can answer correctly. Here’s some of what you’ll learn on this episode: · Our bi…

Senator Mike Jacobson, along with a few employees, and a small group of local shareholders, founded NebraskaLand Bank in 1998. He is currently running for re-election in District 42, and has joined us to share some of his experiences. In this episode, senator Jacobson will share what he has learned on the campaign trail, knocking on over 4,000 comm…

You’ve probably noticed a lot of change and growth around the North Platte area, which has been exciting to follow. Many large projects have either started or been announced recently and there’s plenty to be optimistic about economically. That’s why we wanted to invite Anthony Goins to the podcast today. He’s the Director of Economic Development fo…

We are back with a local business owner, Paul Oettinger. Paul owns Pal’s Brewing Company in North Platte, which has been a popular business in a growing location. In this episode, we will discuss the ‘behind the scenes’ of some business decisions like where to expand, how to attract customers, and more! Each Friday in October, you can enjoy Pal’s b…

It's an oldie but a goodie! In today’s episode, we share our conversation with Traci Cummings, a holistic health coach, personal trainer, and owner of Your Wellness Journey. Traci shares her business background, how she keeps herself educated on the science behind diet and exercise, and how she continues to be successful in her own health journey w…

The North Platte City Council recently made the decision to send a sales tax initiative for a half-cent increase for a large recreational infrastructure project to a vote. It was a move triggered by a petition that picked up more than 2,000 signatures. Attorney Brock Wurl of Palooucek, Herman & Wurl was instrumental in this process so we wanted to …

With the high school football season right around the corner in North Platte, we know that many people are excited about the upcoming year and ready to get back out to the games. That’s why we invited head coaches Kevin Dodson of St. Pat’s and Kurt Altig of North Platte into the studio for this episode. As most fans know, there are some big changes…

Medicare can be confusing, especially with the various plans and supplements offered through different companies. So we're going to break down Medicare today with two experts on the topic, Whitney Kester, a specialized Medicare insurance agent, and Mark Werkmeister a Certified Financial Planner. Unfortunately, the process of Medicare is a lot more …

Investigator Lisa Citta with the North Platte Police Department and Owner of Snowball Express joins us on today’s episode to explain a bit about her job and our community. More and more women are breaking glass ceilings in the police field. Lisa’s work has recently been spotlighted in the news as she was part of our local department's first all-wom…

What’s your go-to summer beverage? A nice beer, wine, or cocktail? Last week we explored everything economics so today we’re going to have some fun with the general manager of North 40 Chophouse Mark Hammond and his assistant Emma Watson. The restaurant scene in North Platte has grown dramatically in the past few years and with the establishment of…

The current economic environment has many people worried. Interest rates are up, the stock market is volatile, bitcoin has lost tremendous value, and inflation seems to keep growing. So on today’s episode, we want to sit down and discuss the economy and the future trends we should expect to see with two economic experts, Mike Jacobson and Marc Werk…

The Lake Maloney Golf club is one of the greatest progression stories. From sand greens to grass, the golf course has continued to improve over the years. Now, there is a new project on the horizon for golf lovers. On today’s episode, Will Peers, the Director of Golf at the Lake Maloney Golf Club, will break down his journey to North Platte and the…

A new community space may be on the horizon! On today’s episode, Megan McGown and Leland Poppe, co-chairs of the Wellness and Recreation Alliance join us to discuss the new recreation center project. This project has been in the works for over 20 years and their vision for the new recreation center is coming straight from the community: a larger bu…

With the weather warming up across Nebraska, we’re excited to start making plans for the summer because there’s always a lot to do around North Platte. One of those events that we always try to make is the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Competition. The talented ladies that work so hard to prepare for the competition are always so impressive and make us…

Do you watch Grey’s Anatomy? While the real-life medical world probably isn’t so dramatic, there are things about our own medical system we should stay in tune with. On today’s episode, the CEO of Great Plains Health, Ivan Mitchell, joins us to break down his new role as CEO, the healthcare business, and the projects he hopes to be a part of in the…

Our guest today, Edy Patterson, is a former winner of the Women of Achievement award, the Nebraska State Diplomat of the year in 2015, and is a long-time business developer here in North Platte. Edy started her journey as a business owner when she was just a young mom. Starting her own nursery helped her reach personal and financial goals. After th…

How are you adjusting to daylight savings? There is a new bill working its way through the senate and house right now proposing an end to the time change, the Nebraska Lock the Clock Bill. Our guest today, the CEO of the NebraskaLand Bank and newly appointed Senator Mike Jacobson, knows a lot about this bill and joins us to discuss his journey from…

As many of us have probably noticed, the housing market has become a real issue in the past few years. Today, two of our senior Vice Presidents, Tonya Duncan and Josh Harm, join us to discuss the real estate market in North Platte. Tonya is our mortgage lending manager and Josh is our business banking manager. They work with clients throughout the …

On today’s episode, North Platte guitar prodigy, Jack Bunger joins us in the studio. Jack is a senior at North Platte High School and one of our students in the NebraskaLand University Program. Jack and the Pros will be playing a variety of blues-rock at the Fox Theater on Saturday, March 5th. Taking after his father, guitar quickly became one of J…

A lot of new community projects are coming into the area! On today’s episode, Chris Bruns, the chairman of the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, joins us to discuss some of these community developments. Continuing our conversation about the new rail park proposal, Chris shares why projects like this need support. Last year in the legislature, …

We are excited to be joined by Gary Person on today’s show. He’s the president and CEO of the North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation. On today’s show, we are going to discuss the proposed North Platte rail park and explore its significance to the community. The North Platte rail park is currently in the application phase to the Nebra…

Have you heard the exciting news? This summer the North Platte Plainsmen will make their debut. On today's episode, Bryan Frew the owner of the Hastings Sodbusters joins us to discuss North Platte’s new baseball team and their future in the community. This team of collegiate division one players will play their first game on May 24th, 2022 at Histo…

In this ten minute recap, Ty and Danielle share their favorite moments from the podcast in 2021. Hear about what's to come in 2022 and learn how to enter a special giveaway for our loyal listeners! Follow us on Social: Facebook: facebook.com/NebraskaLandBankPodcast YouTube: youtube.com/NebraskaLandBank Instagram: instagram.com/NebraskaLandBank This…

Grab the kids for our 25th episode with the one and only, SANTA! We're still not sure how we pulled it off, we got Santa Claus - yes, THE Kris Kringle- to join us for our latest episode. Despite his hectic holiday schedule, Santa joined us for an exclusive interview. Ty and Danielle made sure to grill Saint Nick with burning questions from local ki…

This episode we sit down with our neighbor, Marc Werkmeister, a Certified Financial Planner and the managing partner of PFA. We learn about the full spectrum of services that PFA provides and the philosophy to how they approach their business. We talk retirement planning, crypto, alternative investments like reAlpha, Dave Ramsey and more! To top of…

This might be our favorite episode so far! Is it because Brandon and Jack brought some amazing coffee samples to the podcast studio? Partly, but we also had a blast sitting down with Brandon, owner of the Espresso Shoppe in North Platte and his son Jack. We're big fans of coffee around here and this duo did not disappoint. We learned a latte about …

We had a great conversation with Casey Schiel this week. Casey is a North Platte firefighter, golf pro, and inventor. Casey invented the Eye Putt Pro and is currently developing a night light that encourages children to keep their bedroom doors closed for increased protection from home fires. Learn more about Casey's inventions and hear some great …

Do you believe in ghosts? Dennis and Evelyn McConnell certainly do! Dennis and Evelyn are the lead investigators of RIPA (Research and Investigation of Paranormal Activity). The couple has been performing investigations for over nine years in and around the North Platte area. Listen in as they share their stories and experiences from well known pla…

We are not sucking up when we say, this is an episode you won't want to miss. We finally let the President and CEO of NebraskaLand Bank, Mike Jacobson, join us on the podcast and he doesn't disappoint. We are inspired by his own personal success story and loved his advice on how to approach life after forty. We learn about growing wealth, his outlo…

We're breaking the rules and launching our next episode early, just in time for North Platte's Community Build Days for the North Platte Community Build Playground at Centennial Park. In this episode, we visit with Tauni Morris, Project Coordinator and Kyle Cundy from Playgrounds by Leathers to learn more about how this project came to fruition and…

You might not think of peeling beets as romantic, but it was for this sweet couple! Join us for episode 18 as we sit down with Mo and Jennie Cabrera, owners of North Platte's beloved Popcorner. We get to learn how they met and fell in love, what brought them back to Nebraska and how they have grown the Popcorner into the culinary treasure it is tod…

We love those Friday night lights! This episode we sit down with North Platte High School's Football Coach, Todd Rice and St Pat's Football Coach, Kevin Dodson, just before their first games of the season. Listen in to learn more about their programs, how they handle criticism, and how they approach coaching. Here's to great football season! If you…

We had a great time this episode chatting with Pro MMA Fighter, Jayson Scott. We learned more about the sport and what motivates Jayson to step into the cage. Since recording the episode, Jayson competed in his Pro Bantamweight Debut on July 31st and walked away with an amazing win. Give this episode a listen to become an instant fan of this North …

Listen to Episode 15 with special guest, Trudy Merritt, founder and director of the Platte River Fitness Series. In this Episode, we talk with Trudy about the 20th anniversary of the Platte River Fitness Series. We also talk with her about the multiple races and clubs inside of the series and the impact they have on individuals and the community. W…

Danielle is back! Get the answer to the burning question: Who did better in the Spartan Race, Danielle or Garod? Our episode 14 guest is Mel McNea, Chief Executive Officer at Great Plains Health. Ty, Danielle and Mel talk about the culture shift that happened at GPH and how they worked together to overcome a ransomware attack and a pandemic, while …

Ty Lucas and Kim Schroll host Episode 13 with Gary Person, President and CEO of the North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation. Gary discusses economic development in the North Platte community and shares how important collaboration is to our success. Gary also shares about various ways communities can remain competitive. We also gain pe…

Tune into Episode 12, where we talk with Traci Cummings; popularly known as Traci Trainer, about living a healthy lifestyle. Traci Cummings is a certified holistic health coach, personal trainer, and owner of Your Wellness Journey. In this episode, Traci explains the background of her business and how she keeps herself educated on the science behin…

In this episode, we talk to “self-made” entrepreneurs Jeff and Shae Caldwell, owners of Whitetail Screen Print, Whitetail Cycle Sport, Whitetail Outpost, and Whitetail Management. We discuss the community driven attitude that Jeff and Shae share and the history behind their successful business. We also learn more about the exciting dreams, plans, a…