Public art can do more than decorate a space. It can preserve history, spark curiosity, tell a community’s story, and make a place feel more alive. In this episode, Cassie Condon, Troy Mueller, and Holly Carlini join the podcast to talk about the growing role of art in North Platte- from bringing the story of the North Platte Canteen to life, to murals and sculpture downtown, to the opportunities that creative work can create for local artists and entrepreneurs.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎨 Canteen Project: Bringing a remarkable piece of local history to life through public art

🤝 Community Support: How local artists, businesses, organizations, and volunteers are helping bring the project together

🧱 Fundraising: How commemorative bricks are helping support the Canteen project

🖌️ Murals: Using art to tell stories, highlight local businesses, and add personality to downtown spaces

🚶 Sculpture Walk: Bringing new sculptures and artists to downtown each year

🎨Creative Community: Creating opportunities for local artists to share their work and connect with the community

💬 Asking For a Friend: When a creative hobby should be treated as a business

Resources for this episode:

Prairie Art Center:

https://www.prairieartscenter.org

North Platte Canteen Public Art Piece

https://www.thatsmybrick.com/CANTEENDist

Holly Carlini

https://www.pacart.shop/holly-carlini

Troy Mueller

https://troymuller.com

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North Platte’s new airport terminal is officially open- and it represents much more than a nicer place to catch a flight. Airport Manager Justin Gosnell and Airport Authority Board Member Dan Phelps join the show to explain how the project came together, why the facility was designed with future growth in mind, and what it could mean for expanded air service. They also discuss rising passenger numbers, growing private jet traffic, future airport projects, and the importance of making a strong first impression on visitors to North Platte.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

✈️ New Terminal: Inside North Platte’s major airport upgrade

🏗️ Built for Growth: Designing with the future in mind

📈 Passenger Momentum: Airport traffic continues to climb

🌎 New Possibilities: More flights and destinations ahead

🏙️ Community Impact: A new gateway into North Platte

💬 Asking For a Friend Segment: Financially preparing for travel

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Housing challenges can affect nearly every corner of a community, and in North Platte, The Connection is working to create more pathways toward stability. Executive Director Ashley Lewis joins the podcast to share how the organization has grown from emergency shelter services into a broader housing resource for the region. She explains the work happening behind the scenes, the partnerships making new projects possible, and why individualized support remains so important when helping people move forward.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🏠 Shelter Support: Case management helps residents build toward stability

📈 Longer Stays: Affordable housing shortages are extending shelter stays

🔑 Thriving Connections: 44 new units expand affordable housing options

🇺🇸 Honor Homes: Tiny homes will serve veterans experiencing homelessness

🤝 Community Effort: Volunteers, donors, and local partners keep projects moving

💵 Housing Readiness: Financial stability matters before making the jump to homeownership

💬Asking For a Friend Segment: How do you know when it’s time to stop renting and buy a home?

Resources for this episode:

Learn more about The Connection: https://theconnectionnp.net/

Where to Donate: https://theconnectionnp.net/donate/

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