Echoes of the Prairie
Echoes of the Prairie
Playlist by Echoes of the PrairieEchoes 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. Echoe…77 clip(s) in playlist
1921 Game of the Year
On September 11, 1921, more than 1,600 people crowded into the Macomb Fairgrounds for what newspapers would later call the “Game of the Year.” This episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Galesburg's First Labor Day Parade
September 7, 1891 was the first Labor Day Parade in Galesburg. This episode was written by Peter Bailley with help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Kathleen Bashem. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Nauvoo Winemaking Tradition
Nauvoo has a long history of wine making. This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voice by a student from Saints Peter and Paul school. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Burlington Ordinance Plant
The history of the Burlington Ordinance Plant. The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kara Ewinger. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage. Photo: Burlington, Iowa. Acres unit FSA (Farm Security Administration) trailer camp for workers…
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Birth and Evolution of Smithshire
Learn more about the small community near Monmouth called Smithshire. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Remy Swass. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Klitz Farms
Learn more about the Kiltz Family Farm in Schuyler County. This episode was written and voiced by Jason Kiltz. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Rebel Raid on Canton
“Rebel Raid on Canton Missouri!” declared the New York Times on Aug 6th 1862. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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Keokuk Library
Learn this history of Keokuk's Library. This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. For more information about the Series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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On the Orgeon Trail
While many Illinois emigrants on the Oregon Trail remain anonymous, Monmouth is one of the rare towns that can identify actual Oregon Trail settlers by name. 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 we…
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Nauvoo Icarians
Who were the Icarians? This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voice by Kim Logan. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.
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