Echoes of the Prairie
Echoes of the Prairie
Echos of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region. Histories are created and recorded by local residents. Echos of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm. More information about contributors is available on the program's web page.Social links:
Jack Finney
Do you love Galesburg in the springtime? Jack Finney did. This episode was written and voiced by Joel Ward. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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1996-97 Rushville Rockets BB team
The 1996-97 Rushville Rockets Boys Basketball team is remembered as a squad that defied the odds and achieved greatness. This episode was written and voiced by Bennett Fretuge. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Larger than Chicago
Learn more about when Navuoo was larger than Chicago. This episode was written and voiced by Rebecca Williamson. For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage.
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Keokuk Statue Story
Learn more about Chief Keokuk's statue in Rand Park. This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. For more information about this series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Christian University
Lean more about the history of Canton, Missouri's Culver Stockton College. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage.
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Bart Howard
Did you know the writer of "Fly me to the Moon" was from Burlington, Iowa? This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kent Lewis. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Mexican Railroad Workers Community
Learn more about the Mexican immigrants that help build Fort Madison's railroad. This episode was written by Chi Eastin and voiced by Andrea Hernandez Mendez. For more information about the series or episode please view the show's webpage.
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When The Rails Came
What happened when the railroad arrived in Monmouth. This episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Tom Best. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's website.
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Carl Sandburg and the guitar
Learn more about Carl Sandburg and his guitars. This episode was written by Peter Bailey with Help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Kathleen Bashem. For more information about this episode or series please visit the show's webpage.
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Barney King
Learn more about Canton, Missouri resident who died at Shiloh. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. For more information about this series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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