93 Counties

Join Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower as they step into the wonder and awe that is Aurora, Nebraska’s own Susan’s Books and Gifts, a cherished small-town bookstore that embodies the spirit of generosity and love for literature. Susan shares her history and the importance of maintaining a physical space for human interaction via community donations and volunteer efforts, emphasizing how even a single book can change someone’s life.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower
Thank you to Susan Williams

Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
Secondary music - "Minor Chord Indie" 

What is 93 Counties?

93 Counties is a weekly show hosted by students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri River.