"Make It Happen Here"

We are so excited to announce the premiere of our brand new video series... "Make It Happen Here"!

Meet members of our community that were able to turn their dreams into a reality! From starting a new business to creating our own entertainment, we have the passion, we have the resources and we have the opportunities. We can make it happen here!

Episode 1 : Bill and Jade Lesko
"Citta' Deli"
Bill and Jade Lesko started the family restaurant of Citta' Deli and have rapidly grown! They've been able to raise their family, enjoy small town life all while owning a successful business. Find out how they were able to make it happen here and what they love about their community!

Episode 2 : Neil Gohl
"Golight Inc."
Golight Inc. started in a small ranch house in the middle of Southwest Nebraska and has now grown to a larger marketing scale! Learn more about the company's values and this industry in our community!

Episode 3 : Jared Muehlenkamp
"Acme Printing Co."
Jared Muehlenkamp grew up in McCook and after moving to the big city, he realized that he wanted to establish his business and family in the place he knew to be home. Check out more on Jared's story with Acme Printing and the values he sees in living in this community!

Episode 4 : Tyler McCarty
"Mac's Drive-In and the Shrimp Farm"
Tyler McCarty is the fourth generation to run his family business, Mac's Drive-In. This restaurant has been a huge asset to McCook but it doesn't stop there! Tyler decided to take a crazy idea, like starting a shrimp farm in southwest Nebraska, and make it happen! Learn more about Tyler and his businesses and what inspires him to make it happen here!

Episode 5 : Mary Dueland
"Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival"
You can do more in McCook besides just starting a business. We care about all organizations involving youth, community service, and the arts. Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is just one of those organizations. This is an annual event that brings together folks from all over the country to hear the stories of Southwest Nebraska. You can discover more about Buffalo Commons here!

Final Episode
Thank you all for your constant support on this video series! We are so thankful to call McCook home and look forward to making this a better place to live, work, and play! 

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