A local brewery, big community events, and smarter ticket buying all collide in this episode. We sit down with Paul Oettinger, Co-Founder, Head of Brewing Operations and Quality Assurance at Pals Brewing Company, to talk about how craft beer, live music, and barbecue help bring people together. They also unpack how events like this support the community and share practical advice for safely purchasing tickets online. We hope you’ll join us at the Boots and Beef Musik & Craft Beverage Festivals happening July 31 & August 1, 2026.

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

🍻 Craft beer spotlight with brewer Paul Oettinger

🎶 Boots & Beef Musik Festival lineup preview

🚑 Festival proceeds supporting local first responders

🔥 KCBS-sanctioned barbecue contest at Pals

🎟️ Smart tips to avoid online ticket scams

Asking For a Friend Segment: The team breaks down how to safely buy event tickets online, starting with the official venue or event website and using its native ticketing partner. They also warn about inflated prices and scams on third-party sites and share tips on when and how to use secondary marketplaces more safely.

Buy tickets: https://www.palsbrewingcompany.com/boots-n-beef

https://www.visitnorthplatte.com/western-nebraska-craft-beer-festival/

https://www.visitnorthplatte.com/event/boots-n-beef-music-festival/10670/

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North Platte is in the middle of one of the biggest recreation upgrades in its history. In this episode, Lyle Minshull from North Platte Parks and Recreation walks through the three-phase rec center project, including the new aquatic area, turf space, climbing wall, gymnasium, and future renovations. Stay tuned to learn why these changes could transform quality of life and local pride for years to come.

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

🏗️ Rec Center: Three phases expand sports and events

🏊 Aquatics Upgrade: Three pools add year-round flexibility

🛹 Park Revival: Skate and pump tracks expand options

🎢 Cody Park: Courts, water features, and rides grow

🌳 Community Vision: Local investment supports long-term recreation

💭 Asking For a Friend Segment: "How much of my monthly budget should go toward recreation and entertainment?"

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Trump Accounts are one of the newest ways families can invest for a child’s future- but where do they fit alongside 529 plans, Roth IRAs, and traditional savings accounts? Financial advisor Marc Werkmeister joins the Nebraskaland Bank Podcast to explain how these accounts work, who can contribute, the potential tax implications, and what happens when the child turns 18. The conversation also explores investment risk, employer contributions, parental control, and how families can use these accounts as a practical financial education tool.

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

🔢 Account Basics: How Trump Accounts work

🎓 College Comparison: Trump Accounts versus 529 plans

🏠 Flexible Uses: Education, housing, or retirement

📈 Investment Risk: Why the timeline matters

🧑‍💼 Employer Benefits: New contribution opportunities

🔓 Control at 18: A critical consideration for families

🧠 Financial Education: Teaching children through investing

Professional Financial Advisors is not affiliated with Nebraskaland Bank. Investments of PFA are not a deposit, not FDIC insured, not insured by any Federal Government Agency, not guaranteed by the bank, and may go down in value.

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