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13 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
Thu, Feb 9, 2023
Sandhills Speed - On the second weekend of August, the community of Arnold hosts its annual Sandhills Open Road Challenge. It's one of only three open road races in the USA. Racers from across the country compete in a variety of challenges, including the main event - a timed contest on a 55-mile winding, scenic Sandhills highway. These racers feel the need, the need for controlled speed. Kat, Larger than Life - What does it mean to be seen? What happens when a culture is marginalized? These are among the questions multimedia artist Katharen Wiese seeks to explore in her work. The former Lincoln-based artist hopes to represent the humanity and dignity of Black and multi-racial people through her imagery as she explores the intersections of race, gender, and identity. Wiese, who is Black, carves large woodcut figures, prints them and then picks up her paintbrush to merge the pieces. The result, she hopes, is a larger-than-life immersive interaction between the viewer, the work and self-reflection. Wiese's work can be found in numerous public and private collections. Harold Warp's Pioneer Village - Pioneer Village was once Nebraska's top tourist attraction that drew people from across the United States during the 1950s and 60s. It was an economic boon to the small town of Minden. Today, Harold Warp's vision is on life support as local community members work to resuscitate this once popular museum.
Episode 2
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Ann Ringlein, On the Run - As an accomplished runner, coach, and manager of Lincoln Running Company, Ann Ringlein lives a life in perpetual motion, or so it seems. She's a common fixture in Nebraska's running community but her impact extends well beyond. We try to keep up with Ann on her daybreak run, at her fast-paced job, and in the evenings, when she teaches classes designed to help everyone from elite athletes to couch potatoes how to up their fitness game and be more active. Nebraska's Ellis Island - During its earliest days, cattlemen drove their longhorns to Omaha where they loaded their livestock onto Union Pacific train cars bound for markets in the east. Within thirty years, four major meat packing plants were operating at the South Omaha Stockyards and eventually overtook Chicago as the nation's largest livestock market. Indie Voices Low Intensity - A crew of over 200 volunteer and career firefighters from Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, and South Dakota came together for a wildfire suppression training exercise in the Wildcat Hills. The training exercise was created by the Gering fire department to train firefighters in wildfire suppression tactics, while also prescribing fire to the land. Anti-Horse Thief Society - Late in the 19th century, a group of frustrated Kearney citizens formed a unique organization to protect themselves from horse thieves.
Episode 3
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
River of Surprises - Photographer Mike Forsberg and filmmaker Pete Stegen spent nearly two months traveling by bike, on foot and in a canoe to follow a mythical drop of water from the Rockies to the Plains. Their journey of the unexpected includes facing ghosts of the past and a wicked summer storm brewed up by Mother Nature. Hear That Train a Comin' - Embark on an awe-inspiring journey across our beautiful state aboard the one of the grandest steam engines in existence, Union Pacific's renowned Challenger No. 3985. Nacho Ride - Phil Wolfe wants people to be active and he thinks it just takes the right motivation to make it happen. The retired physical education teacher came up with a novel idea he calls the Nacho Ride. What began humbly with four riders has grown to nearly 200. Holy mole. What people will do for delicious food and great fun. Highway to Tomorrow - Just over a century ago construction began on a really big idea to build a 3,389 mile transcontinental highway from New York City to San Francisco. It was called The Lincoln Highway and Nebraska helped make it happen. Weekend on Horseback - We take a look back at the scenic splendor of the Nebraska National Forest in this story shot three years before the recent Bovee Fire. Riders gather for the annual 4-H Trail Ride where they enjoy each other's company and the natural beauty of the forest by horseback.
Episode 4
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
The Gridiron Giveback - For high school athletes, opportunities to play at the next level are slim. Some pursue advice and training outside of school-organized sports to get them prepared mentally and physically. In Omaha, an unlikely duo is hoping to help the next generation of athlete by focusing on serving underprivileged young players and setting them up for success. Restoring the Looking Glass - After 6 years and more than 32,000 volunteer hours, the Boeing EC-135 'Looking Glass' has been restored to its former glory. At the height of the Cold War, this aircraft was part of Strategic Air Command's 'Operation Looking Glass,' which mirrored the nuclear command control at Offutt Air Force Base. Now, this historic aircraft is on display at the Strategic Air and Space Museum in Ashland. Time Capsule in Glass - The Cold War ended in 1992, but the remnants of this historic period can still be seen in the stained glass windows of Strategic Air Command Memorial Chapel at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue. The windows are filled with symbolism that reflect the earliest days of the Cold War - the iconic red phone, jets and bombers that guarded the skies and the people below them, and they also honor the SAC airmen who served and died in the line of duty. Kool-Aid, Oh Yeah. - From Hastings to the world, discover the truly sweet origin story of Nebraska's official soft drink, Kool-Aid. Hastings entrepreneur Edwin Perkins invented the colorful drink in 1927 and then engineered an innovative marketing campaign that brought the beverage to the entire country, eventually becoming an international pop culture sensation with clothing, toys and action figures sporting the iconic Kool-Aid brand.
Episode 5
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
Garden of Memories - During his 46-year career, Gary Zimmer planted 800-plus trees and shrubs in the 14-acre arboretum known as Gilman Park. The story takes a poignant turn when the former park superintendent crosses the historic Willow Creek Bridge where he and his good friend Jim Kluck, a local nurseryman, spent hours planting together. Kluck, a longtime member and past president of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, was killed in a car accident in 2007. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum created an award in Kluck's honor that his friend, Zimmer, recently received. Nebraska's Deadliest Storm - A look back at the cluster of deadly Easter tornados of 1913 that ripped through Omaha, Ralston, Yutan and Otoe, called Berlin at the time. The twisters were blamed for 168 deaths in Nebraska and Iowa with hundreds injured. The Omaha, Yutan and Berlin tornadoes today rank as the three deadliest in Nebraska history. The G.O.A.T Mission - San Clemente Island goats are one of the rarest breeds of goats. They originated on the island off the coast of California, but the largest remaining herd is believed to be on a farm near Gretna, Nebraska. Chad Wegener and John Carroll started with just two of the goats, and now they have more than 250. They're on a mission to keep the goats from going extinct. And to do that, they need to give the San Clemente Island goats a purpose and show the world their value. They've got a plan to do just that. The Rainbow Fountain - The popular and historic Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain recently underwent a series of improvements that will allow the 90-year-old fountain to continue providing nightly water shows of over a million-possible color variations. Let's Meet at the Fountain - Built during the Great Depression as a symbol of the economic power of irrigation and the early progress of rural electrification, the Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain is a big part of the summer scene in Hastings. Enjoy a visit to Highland Park where fireflies dance near brilliant plumes of water lit in rainbow colors.
Episode 6
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
My Antonia - One of Willa Cather's most famous novels begins on a train...as the author remembers a childhood friend. The woman's name was Annie Pavelka-the world knows her as My Antonia. Forgotten World - John Johnson may have a common name, but the photographs he took of black families in Lincoln during the early 1900s has made him one of the great African American photographers of the 20th Century. All of Johnson's work could have easily been lost to the ages but for a teenage boy who, in 1965, spent $10 dollars for a box of 280 glass plate negatives. The Legacy of General John J. Pershing - John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing is among America's most famous generals. Long before he took command as General of the Armies during World War I, he was Professor of Military Science and Tactics at the University of Nebraska. When Pershing arrived at UNL in 1891, the cadet training program was in disarray but within a year he turned it into the nation's best drill team. Marion Crandell - The first American woman to die in World War I was an 1889 graduate of Omaha High School. While serving in a support role for American and French troops on the Western Front, Marion Crandell was killed during a German bombardment in the spring of 1918. Crandell's story went largely unnoticed until recently, when a student project at her alma mater, Omaha Central High School, brought her story to light.
Episode 7
Thu, Apr 6, 2023
North Omaha Legacies - Launched in January of 2022, Preston Love, Jr. guides us on a tour of his beloved North Omaha that celebrates the past and embraces the future. Come along and learn about this historic neighborhood that includes a visit to 'The Street of Dreams.' The Relic Hunter - Pete Peters was a young boy when he first visited an old trail outpost called Alkali Station. It was a stopping point on the Oregon Trail and though it was just a grassy pasture, the wagon ruts and the outline of the old post remained visible ...as they still are today. Over Pete's lifetime, he saw the Overland Trail evolve into the interstate highway system that still moves people from east to west and back again. Over the years, Pete amassed a collection of bottles, guns, arrowheads, and other things travelers left along the trail. We dig into the historic trail's history with a man who's spent his entire life living near it. Lloyd McCarter and The Honky Tonk Revival - ' Raised in the poetry of old-time twang, ' Lloyd McCarter has been immersed in traditional country music his entire life. His parents hailed from music families, setting McCarter's destiny in motion early. Now with his own band, Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival, McCarter and the other veteran musicians in this group are dedicated to share the true and unmistakable sound of old-time country. We hear about McCarter's musical influences, followed by a performance in the Ron Hull Studio by the band of their honky tonk original, 'Who's Going to Drive My Pick-up'. Sally Bard's War Stories - 'This has made an old man of me in both looks and ways' wrote Carl 'Sally' Bard, a 24-year-old farm boy who never ventured far from small town Wakefield, Nebraska...until he joined the Army and went off to fight in World War I. In his dairy and piles of letters home to his girlfriend Mabel he talked about the weather and hometown news. He joked about meeting French girls. And he told of returning from a battle 'pretty well shot up' and of German barrages that 'killed many men and horses.' Bard's granddaughter reflects on his story through his writings.
Episode 8
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
Inside Robber's Cave - The subject of speculation, myth, and rumors, Robbers Cave has long been a popular site for clandestine meetings, romantic interludes, and curious explorers. We venture underground with author Joel Green to learn the curious history of one of Lincoln's most timeless relics. Pioneers Park Pillars - In the heart of Pioneers Park are four sandstone columns that look like they belong on a building in Greece. Though they aren't ancient, they are old and were once part of the United States Treasury Building located in Washington, D.C. We explore how the pillars found a home in Lincoln. The Blue Barn - All Grown Up - After 27 years, Omaha's non-profit Blue Barn Theatre finally has a stage all its own to produce the best in boundary-breaking plays and other works that provoke thought and change. We get a tour of the theatre company's permanent home, an art-centered space just south of Omaha's Old Market. The Hat Maker - There are around 60 custom hat makers in the United States and one lives in the heart of the Sandhills. Using antique tools and machinery, Kaycee Orr Hoffman is a master of her craft. She'll build any hat you'd like, but her cowboy hats are among the finest made - bar none. Made for Market - A visit to the Norfolk Farmers Market where we meet twin sisters, Stacy and Sandy Dieckman, who share their passion for growing and selling fresh local produce to the community, and Caleb Nihira who began selling his homemade bread at the market and then turned it into a thriving downtown bakery.
Episode 9
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
The Lure of the Land - The Homestead Act of 1862 triggered one of the largest migrations in history. American citizens, recently freed slaves, and immigrants from all over the world traveled to the Great Plains and Western United States to claim free land. It's recorded that four million homestead claims were filed. Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska are listed as the states with the most successful claims and the first homestead claim was filed right here in Nebraska by Daniel Freeman on January 1, 1863. The Middle of Everywhere - The community of Lincoln is a federally-designated refugee settlement city. People from all over the world whose lives have been turned upside down in the country of their birth, work hard to build a new life in their new homeland. They are grateful and they remind us of why America remains a shining beacon of hope to people of all walks of life. I am an American - Immigrants from across the world who've earned the privilege of becoming an American citizen take their first Oath of Allegiance to the United State in an extra-special Citizenship and Naturalization Ceremony hosted at Homestead National Monument. Through the words of our newest citizens, they reveal what it means to become an American today. Zabuni Coffee - Inspired by a promise between a grandson and his grandmother, a young couple launch an innovative business in the heart of corn country to help small African coffee farmers. Linh Quang Buddhist Center - Explore the history of the Linh Quang Buddhist Center and the cultural traditions of Vietnamese Americans as temple members guide us on a tour this beautiful place of worship.
Episode 10
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
Leonard Knight: Before Salvation Mountain - Leonard Knight was on his way to the west coast in the mid-1980s when his van broke down on Interstate 80 near Shelton. He intended to stay for three hours, but his impromptu visit lasted three years. Members of the rural community adopted the soft-spoken man and helped him realize his dream of sewing a multi-colored hot air balloon to spread his message of faith. But, it would be in the California desert where Leonard Knight would spend 14 years of his life creating his visionary work known as Salvation Mountain. Feeding the Soul - A portrait of Shahab Bashar, a Yazidi refugee from Iraq who helps his fellow immigrants and refugees from Iraq and other mostly Arabic countries adjust to life in the US. Part of the adaptation is built around maintaining ties to the rich culture they left behind while embracing new, more American traditions. Food is a cultural touchstone to their homeland... with a direct connection between the soul and the soil. Libraries of Stone - There are at least 3500 rural burial grounds across the state and less than half are registered on Nebraska's Cemetery Registry. Learn what preservationists and local citizens are doing to keep Nebraska's pioneer rural cemeteries from disappearing.
Episode 11
Thu, May 4, 2023
The Boys from the Barrio - During their Scottsbluff high school reunion, a small group of veterans began a conversation about erecting a war memorial to local community members of Latino heritage who gave their last full measure in service to their country. Gentle Valor - In 1968, Cheryl Feala was a recent nursing graduate and a 2nd Lieutenant in the United State Army stationed at Chu Lai Airbase, just 55 miles from the DMZ during the Vietnam War. Cheryl reflects on her memories as a combat nurse in the year of the Tet Offensive. The Liberators - Hundreds of Nebraska World War II veterans gather at a dinner to celebrate and share memories of the seven "Honor Flights" that brought some 1500 Nebraska veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the national World War II Memorial. Before the day is over -- a surprise reunion and rarely seen photographs of a haunting moment in time. Tuskegee Heroes - In 1941, two Nebraskans entered a groundbreaking United States Army Air Forces program to be trained to pilot and maintain combat aircraft. World War II veterans Paul Adams and Charles Lane share their memories of being members of the heroic Tuskegee Airmen.
Episode 12
Thu, May 11, 2023
Portraits of Humanity - Art and medicine are inextricably linked for Scottish-born artist Mark Gilbert, who creates portraits in the realm of medical humanities. Mark's recent work raises questions associated with the uncertainties, confusion and isolation associated with dementia for both patient and caregiver, while simultaneously offering glimpses into the healing aspects of art. In a visit to his studio, we capture Mark at work on his latest portrait of a nurse practitioner as part of his portraiture series on frontline healthcare workers that began during the pandemic. We examine how such works can inform humanity, transform patients and caregivers, and explore the relationship between medicine and the humanities. Lessons from Connie - Connie Miner was coming of age when Title IX became law in 1972. A natural athlete, Miner excelled in many sports and even substituted on Red Cloud's summer league baseball team. Organized women's sports were limited while Miner was in high school, but at the University of Nebraska at Kearney she played on the collegiate softball team. Upon graduation, she went from being a player to the team's unpaid assistant softball coach while also working a factory job full-time at night to support herself. Within a relatively short window of time, Miner earned her way to becoming a Division I head softball coach where she advocated for equity for her student athletes throughout her highly successful 40-year coaching career. Hope in Bloom - Hoping it would help her grief-stricken husband cope with the loss of his son, Jan Welhelm became set on transforming an empty city lot in the town of Humbolt into a splendidly, beautiful garden. The result of her efforts, and those who pitched in to make her vision a reality, is a wonderfully pleasing, peaceful space where anyone suffering from loss may find respite from their sorrow.
Episode 13
Thu, May 18, 2023
Seven Years a Correspondent - Beverly Deepe Keever was the longest serving American correspondent during the Vietnam War. Born in Hebron, Deepe Keever graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1957 with a double major in journalism and political science. She was 26-years-old when she arrived in Saigon in February of 1962 and within a short period of time she began writing articles about the escalating conflict in Vietnam. Her stories were often picked up by the Associated Press and were featured in national magazines and newspapers. Deepe Keever's story on the Battle of Khe Sanh was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Les Bruning's Tumbleweed Symphony - Artist Les Bruning grew up in Nebraska's Pine Ridge Country and drew inspiration for his latest work, 'Tumbleweed Symphony,' from childhood memories watching the iconic bushy shrubs roll across open pastures. His latest work is a commission from the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney and is a kinetic sculpture honoring western Nebraska artists. Throughout the course of the project, Kearney High School students interested in learning about Bruning's creative process visited the artist at his Omaha Hot Shops Art Center studio. Seed Warriors - Members of the Pawnee Nation united with Nebraska farmers to preserve the tribe's ancestral corn. Sacred to their heritage, the corn can be traced back to when the Pawnee were expelled from their homeland in 1877. They carried their prized seeds from Nebraska to Indian Territory (Oklahoma), but the corn wouldn't grow in Oklahoma. Set aside for years, the corn was on the verge of extinction until an unexpected friendship created an opportunity for the Pawnee to grow their corn once again in Nebraska.