Between the Rivers: Stories from Southwest Iowa

In episode two of Between the Rivers , we turn our attention to the town of Clarinda, Iowa. From its early beginnings on the prairie to its rise as a regional center, this episode explores how Clarinda took shape, the people who helped build it, and the role it played in the wider story of Southwest Iowa. If you’d like to support the podcast or dive deeper into local history, you can find me here:...

From the prairie to the early bustle of a growing town, this episode takes you back to the beginnings of Page County, Iowa. Welcome to the very first episode of Between the Rivers . I’m so grateful you’re here and excited to share the rich, surprising, and often overlooked history of Southwest Iowa. Thank you for listening and for joining me on this journey through the stories that shaped our corn...

I’m Tori, a local historian from Southwest Iowa, and each week I’ll take you back in time to explore the stories that shaped our towns, our people, and our communities. Follow along with bonus photos, maps, and articles on my Substack: 📜 torihopp.substack.com Support the podcast and unlock bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon: 💛 patreon.com/ToriHopp Or leave a tip to support m...