Tri States Public Radio

Echoes of the Prairie

History EN ↓ 154 episodes

Echoes 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.  Echoes of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.  More information about contributors is available on the programs webpage.

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Tri States Public Radio

Category

History

Podcast website

www.tspr.org

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2026

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Episodes

Keokuk; Medical College 16.10.2026

Celebrating Keokuk Week! The exciting opening and history of Keokuk's medical colleges. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keokuk; Knight Auto 15.10.2026

Celebrating Keokuk Week! The story of Frank Knight and the creation of his automobile. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keokuk; Library 14.10.2026

Celebrating Keokuk Week! The history of the growth and beginning of Keokuk Library. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keokuk; Hubingers 13.10.2026

Celebrating Keokuk Week! The history and long story of Hubingers and where it all began in Keokuk. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth; Wyatt Earp 09.10.2026

The birth place and history of Monmouth's Wyatt Earp. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Tom Best. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth; One Room School Houses 08.10.2026

The history of one room school houses and the roll they played in rural communities.  The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Justin Swearinger. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oquawka/Monmouth; Elephant's Graveyard 07.10.2026

The history of the Elephant's Graveyard.  The episode was written and voiced by Joel Ward.  More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth; Western Stoneware Co. 06.10.2026

How Monmouth played a part in American Industry. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Abby Zeus. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galesburg; East Main Street 29.09.2026

The long history of down town Galesburg and Main Street. The episode was written and voiced by Karen Cates More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oquawka's Name 29.09.2026

The time before Oquawka and where it all began. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Rebecca Quick. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maquon IL; 1923 Women's Ticket 25.09.2026

The first woman mayor of Maquon IL, Sarah Bearmore. The episode was written and voiced by Kenny Knox. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burlington; Shorty Gamble & Jim Jordan 24.09.2026

Some popular competitors from Burlington Iowa. The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kara Ewinger. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nauvoo; Dr John Weld 23.09.2026

A doctor from Vermont who ended up in small town Illinois.  The episode was written and voiced by Rebecca Williamson. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co. William H. Dietrich 22.09.2026

Small town lawyer, where he began and where he ended up. The episode was written and voiced by Adam Wise. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nauvoo; John Repplinger 18.09.2026

The life of John Repplinger, a small town inventor of Nauvoo, IL. The episode was written and voiced by Rebecca Williamson. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burlington; The Hodge Brothers Hanging 17.09.2026

The story about the hanging of the Hodge Brothers. The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Mary Wiseman. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co. Larry Ball 16.09.2026

The athletic journey of Rushville's one and only, Larry Ball The episode was written and voiced by Gage Utter. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nauvoo; Sarah Grainger Kimball 15.09.2026

The journey and history of Sarah Grainger Kimball of Nauvoo.  The episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by students of Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co. IDHS Correction Facility 11.09.2026

The long history of Schuyler County's Correction Facility. The episode was written and voiced by Sara Avalos. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nauvoo; Captain James Gifford 10.09.2026

The story of the early days in Nauvoo with Riverboat captain James Gifford. The episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by students of Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burlington; George Harvey and Jack Kent 09.09.2026

The artistic story of George Harvey and Jack Kent of Burlington. The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kent Lewis. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co; Origins of Smiles Day 08.09.2026

The history of Smiles Day and why it is celebrated.  The episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burlington; Edwin James Louisiana Purchase 04.09.2026

The story of Edwin James and his journey through life.  The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kent Lewis. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth; Early Alexis History 03.09.2026

The beginning, growth and history of the Village of Alexis IL. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Ryan Finn More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co; Origins of Scripps Park 02.09.2026

The history of Schuyler County's Scripps Park. The episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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