The Post Podcast

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, October 1st recap

North Platte Post      

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on October 1st and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included an airport authority for an additional 3.5% tax levy, approve a new recycle services out of a company from Ogallala and much more.

On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting. If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the October 1st, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below or check out the video below the podcast. 

Cody Ringnecks Phesants Forever Banquet October 12, Interview with TJ Hagert

North Platte, Ne - The 32nd Annual Cody Ringnecks Pheasants Forever Banquet is on Saturday, October 12 at the D & N Event Center in North Platte. Doors open at 5pm. There will be dinner, a silent auction and a Live Auction along with chances at winning guns. 

Tickets are $25, you can get them at Larry's Barber Shop or call TJ Hagert at 308-660-6118. You can also go online to pheasantsforever.org or just get tickets at the door that evening. The POST's Derek Beck spoke with TJ Hagert about the upcoming event.

 

 

(Audio) 4th Annual Sutherland Makers Market Craft & Vendor Fair, CASA Fundraiser Event and more!

North Platte Post 

The 4th Annual Sutherland Makers Market Craft & Vendor Fair is quickly approaching as the event will take place on Sat. September 28th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Over 70 vendors will be in attendance. A kid's zone is back for another year and food options will be available. The Lincoln County CASA will be hosting a food booth featuring a sloppy joe meal for $5, 

On Wednesday, POST news director Canon Rath caught up with Janet Vath and Muriel Clark to talk about the event. To learn more about the event or learn more about CASA, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, September 17th recap

North Platte Post      

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a special and a regular meeting on September 17th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included approve the selection of the Atlas Copco, Walling Company, etc, sign the access and easement agreement and more. 

On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting. If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the September 17th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below or check out the video below the podcast. 

(Audio) Willow Street Viaduct update from Mayor Kelliher

(Audio) Cigar Under The Stars

North Platte Post

The Prairie Arts Center (PAC) is excited to once again host Cigar Under The Stars on Thursday, Sept. 19th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at the PAC parking lot. The event features cigars and also different whiskeys, bourbon and wine to enjoy while live music is performing in the background. To purchase tickets, click here.

POST news director Canon Rath was joined in studio by Holly Carlini to chat about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous This Week (coversation with Tawny Craig)

The 40th Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous begins Thursday. Derek Beck sat down with Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce Membership & Events Director Tawny Craig recently to chat about the upcoming event in Ogallala. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday September 19th​

• Rendezvous Parade 2:30 PM on Spruce Street

• Area 14 Cattle Women Chili Cook Off in Rendezvous Square 10:45 AM

• Pep Rally in Rendezvous Square 3:30 PM

• Opening Ceremonies in Rendezvous Square 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

• Refreshment Garden in Rendezvous Square 6:45 PM-11:00 PM 

• Family Night Activities in the Pavilion 6:45 PM-9:00 PM

• Moonlight Madness Shopping Downtown 8:00 PM-11:00 PM

Friday September 20th

• Friends of the Library Book Sale

  • Kathleen Lute Public Library 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jamming Tunes in Rendezvous Square 1:15 PM-5:00 PM

• Puzzle Yourself Contest in Rendezvous Square 1:15 PM-5:00 PM

• Husker Game in Rendezvous Square 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

• Jessica Loobey in Rendezvous Square 9:30 PM-10:30 PM

• BJ Jamison in Rendezvous Square 11:00 PM-1:00 AM

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Saturday September 21st

• Optimists Rendezvous Breakfast in Rendezvous Square 7:30 AM-9:30 AM

• Rendezvous Car Show on Spruce Street 9:00 AM

  • Registration at Spruce Street Station​

• Harvest Arts Market 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Bloody Mary Bar in Rendezvous Square 9:00 AM

• Friends of the Library Book Sale

  • Kathleen Lute Public Library 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

• Kids Corner 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

  • West Second Street​

• Petrified Wood Gallery Show & Gift Shop Sale 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Cornhole Tournament in Rendezvous Square 10:30 PM-3:00PM

• Car Show Awards in Rendezvous Square 3:00 PM-4:30 PM

• Joseph Hall Elvis Impersonator in Rendezvous Square 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

• Jessy Karr in Rendezvous Square 7:30 PM-9:30 PM

• Country Mud in Rendezvous Square 9:30 PM-12:30 AM

(Audio) Gift of Hope 21st Annual Fundraiser Event set for Tuesday

North Platte Post 

The Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation is excited to host the 21st Annual Fundraiser event on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door with all proceeds going to aid families and neighbors in Western Nebraska in their fight to beat cancer. The event features a steak dinner and two drink tickets for wine or beer.  

Earlier in the week, POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Jan Cox about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way: Chili-Kickoff information and more!

North Platte Post

POST Sports Director Paxton Gordon chatted with Haven Smith from the Mid-Plains United Way about the upcoming FNBO Chili cook off and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) MPCC: CDL and more!

North Platte Post

POST Sports Director Paxton Gordon talked with Jeff Smeltzer about upcoming classes at MPCC including CDL and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below,