In this episode of Building a Better Nebraska: 30 Years and Beyond with Nebraska Community Foundation, Scott Foster sits down with Rodolfo Aragon Robles and Dennis Demmel to discuss the incredible strides being made in Perkins County, Nebraska. From fostering inclusion through English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to youth-led park improvements, Perkins County is proving that collaboration and vision can transform rural communities.
Learn how Perkins County has balanced the needs of multiple towns—Madrid, Venango, Elsie, and Grant—through annual visioning sessions, youth engagement surveys, and strategic grant funding. Hear about the impact of empowering underserved populations, the growing trend of young families returning home, and plans for a transformative endowment campaign.
This episode highlights the power of listening, inclusion, and investing in people to create a brighter, more connected future for rural Nebraska. Tune in to hear how Perkins County is building quality of life, one project at a time.