In this episode of Building a Better Nebraska: 30 Years and Beyond with Nebraska Community Foundation, host Scott Foster talks with Bob Stowell and Caleb Pollard, two transformative leaders from Valley County. Their journey highlights how strategic vision, leadership development, and a mindset of abundance have fueled remarkable progress in their community.
Learn how Valley County became a model of success by embracing the Nebraska Community Foundation’s Hometown Competitiveness framework, which focuses on leadership, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and youth engagement. Discover the impact of initiatives like the Covation Valley Leadership Academy, which invests in people as the foundation for meaningful, grassroots change.
Bob and Caleb’s story is an inspiring testament to the power of partnerships, collaboration, and a community-driven narrative of abundance. Listen in to learn how Valley County is not just surviving but thriving—and lighting the way for other rural towns in Nebraska to do the same.