Rural Revival

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128 | Amanda Lebeck of Walnut Community Center May 26, 2022

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On today’s episode we’re with Amanda Lebeck, Chairman of the Walnut Community Center in Walnut, Iowa (pop. 747). Amanda shares how she and members of her community moved quickly to save their recently vacated school building and give it a new purpose and use, which now includes a fitness center, conference rooms, community kitchen, event spaces, two gyms, and even a bar. She talks about their foundation’s unique partnership with the city that makes this all work, as well as some of their projects and fundraisers. If you have a vacant school building or something similar in your town, this podcast is going to spark some ideas for you!

We can’t say enough good things about Amanda and the members of this foundation and what they’ve done with the Walnut Community Center. And what’s so impressive is that they’ve done all of this in under four years! Incredible work, guys! We can’t wait to see what you do next.

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Walnut, Iowa
Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Task Force
AHSTW Community School District
Cultivate by Rural Revival
facebook.com/walnutcommunitycenter
walnutcommunitycenter.org
facebook.com/walnutAMVETS
walnutantiqueshow.com

128 | Amanda Lebeck of Walnut Community Center May 26, 2022

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127 | Hair Stylist Rylie Sproul of The Loft May 12, 2022

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This week we’re with Rylie Sproul, hair stylist at The Loft in Fairview, Oklahoma (pop. 2,600). While Rylie always knew she wanted to be a hair stylist, she didn’t always know she would end up living in her hometown, yet that’s exactly where she’s at and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

We talk about celebrating 11 years of business in a building that has an incredible history for her family, the relationships she’s built and cultivated with her clients, and the important role that plays in the life of her small town and its people. She also shares about her family’s history of entrepreneurship, plus life on the family farm that was settled in the Oklahoma Land Run.

You’ll love all that Rylie has done with her business and her passion and commitment to her town of Fairview, and how she and her husband are intentional about honoring those that came before them and passing those values on to their kids.

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Fairview, Oklahoma
Fairview Republican
Cherokee Messenger
Cherokee, Oklahoma
Nash, Oklahoma
Instagram: @ryliesproul

127 | Hair Stylist Rylie Sproul of The Loft May 12, 2022

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Fairview, Oklahoma
Fairview Republican
Cherokee Messenger
Cherokee, Oklahoma
Nash, Oklahoma
Instagram: @ryliesproul

126 | Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom Apr 28, 2022

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On this episode of the podcast we’re with Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom in Council Grove, Kansas (pop. 2,140), where she’s sharing about her hopes and dreams for this business and building when the doors open — as an event space, co-working space, Airbnb, and more. Plus, the big transition that’s happened in downtown Council Grove in a short amount of time and how this has become a great destination, and why she wants to give people the opportunity to move back home and how the ballroom is going to play a role in that.

We recorded this a few months back when they were still in the middle of construction, and are now bringing this to you right before the ballroom’s official grand opening, which we’re really excited for you to learn more about.

You’ll love how Nicky is creating an experience steeped in rich history in the heart of the Flint Hills, and her grand opening derby party and dance sounds amazing! Be sure to go check out the show notes and follow along as this all unfolds over the next few weeks! And all week long we will be featuring stories of rural revival happening in Council Grove, Kansas, so be sure to head over to the blog or check out the show notes for more.

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K-State Equestrian Team
Charles Goodnight
Santa Fe Trail
K Construction
Council Grove, Kansas
Flint Hills
Dodge City, Kansas
Riverbank Brewing
Facebook: /theterritoryballroom
Instagram: @theterritoryballroom
theterritoryballroom.com

126 | Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom Apr 28, 2022

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125 | Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm Apr 14, 2022

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On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm in rural Kansas. Together Michael and Sara shared a dream of owning a historic farmhouse in the country as a creative space for their art and design studio, and today they’re sharing about the adventure of bringing that dream to life.

From what brought them to Kansas, to Sara’s tips and tricks for finding historic properties, and creative ways to survive a lengthy renovation, this is a journey that celebrates the humble farmer from centuries past and highlights the importance of preserving these places for the generations to come.

Over time this house and farm have become more than just a project for their family of five, it’s a place where they get to witness miracles and the place where love conquers all, and that includes their newly adopted daughter, Ellie. This is a story we know you’re gonna love.

This is an important story in so many ways and we admire Michael and Sara for honoring the history of their home and their intentionality behind preserving the original detail and architecture, plus their perseverance to see this project through.

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Zillow
bryartonfarm.com
Instagram: /bryartonfarm

125 | Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm Apr 14, 2022

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Zillow
bryartonfarm.com
Instagram: /bryartonfarm

124 | Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer Mar 31, 2022

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n this episode of the podcast we’re with Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer in Moscow, Kansas (pop. 272). Brandi is sharing about the journey that’s taken her from being a nurse to a farmer’s wife and mom to now growing hops.

This has been quite an adventure, from learning about hops and how to grow them, to cold-calling breweries, to finding ways to diversify the uses for her crop. Plus, how she decided to turn the family camper into a mobile craft beer and cocktail bar.

She talks about the importance of mentorship and how that helped her get going, community over competition, and the big new project she’s working on.

Something that really stands out about Brandi is her perseverance and how she is constantly innovating. You’ll appreciate all the hard work she has put into these businesses and hearing about the success she is having with her hops and The Tipsy Farmer. Something tells us this is just the beginning for her!

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Moscow, Kansas
Kansas Hop Company
Dodge City Brewing
Garden City Brewery
Hop Leaf Tea
Calloused Hands Bounty
The Tipsy Farmer
Facebook: /thetipsyfarmer /cimarronprairiefarms
Instagram: @the.tipsy.farmer

124 | Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer Mar 31, 2022

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She talks about the importance of mentorship and how that helped her get going, community over competition, and the big new project she’s working on.

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