Tri States Public Radio

Echoes of the Prairie

History EN ↓ 100 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.

Author

Tri States Public Radio

Category

History

Podcast website

www.tspr.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Schuyler Co- Farwell and Company 10.07.2026

Learn about the history of Farwell and Company and their impact in western Illinois. 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.

Nauvoo- Daniel H. Wells 09.07.2026

The life of Daniel H. Wells and his time in Nauvoo 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.

Burlington- Charles Mason 08.07.2026

A little bit about Charles Mason, a Chief Justice of the Iowa Territorial Supreme Court. 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.

Bartlow Brothers 07.07.2026

History through the years of the Bartlow Brothers and the Korn Top Meat Processing Plant.  The episode was written and voiced by Liam McMurren. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co. Lincolns Speech in Rushville 03.07.2026

A little bit about the campaigns and speeches from Abraham Lincoln in Schuyler County in 1858.  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.

Nauvoo First Vintner in Nauvoo 02.07.2026

Alois Rheinberger, an immigrant from Vaduz, Liechtenstein, is widely recognized as one of the very first vintners and wine pioneers. The episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by Kim Logan. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burlington Successful Political Figures 01.07.2026

The history and rise of political figures that come from Burlington IA.  The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Karen Ewinger.  More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Monmouth Baseball 29.06.2026

The beginning of the Monmouth IL baseball team and the history of the league. 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.

Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated, Kimball Home 26.06.2026

Learn about Dr. Leroy Kimball and the creation of Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated. The episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by several students of Sts Peter and Paul's Elementary School.  More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co. Scripps Golf Course 25.06.2026

The history and growth of the Scripps Park Golf Course.  The episode was written and voiced by Owen Schoonover. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth Smith Creek Warren Co. 24.06.2026

The beginning of a small but vital waterway for the early days of Warren county. 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.

Burlington Baseball Team 23.06.2026

The history of the Burlington Baseball Team and where it all began.  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.

Nauvoo Big Budweiser Sign 19.06.2026

The story behind the big Budweiser sign, why is it there?  The episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by Treavor Knight  More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schuyler Co: Azel Dorsey, Lincolns School Teacher 18.06.2026

The life of Mr. Azel Dorsey, Abraham Lincoln’s Teacher. 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.

Frederick Hibbard 17.06.2026

 Frederick Hibbard and his journey with sculpting.  The episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keokuk Hubingers Starch 16.06.2026

A little bit about one of Keokuk's largest operations, Hubinger's Quick Elastic Starch. 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.

Dot Foods 12.06.2026

The history, growth and development of DOT Foods, a vital economic engine for western Illinois. The episode was written and voiced by Josh Tommer. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth Roseville Tiling Manufacture 11.06.2026

Read about Roseville’s clay tiles: Draining the prairie and how it built an agricultural legacy. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by John Henderson. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Burlington Stockyards 10.06.2026

The Illinois rail and stockyard boomtown that once connected the Midwest to Burlington, Iowa. The episode was written and voiced by Kent Lewis. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage .     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ida Blum, Nauvoo Illinois 08.06.2026

Learn about the history of Ida Blum of Nauvoo, 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 County Baseline Survey Area 05.06.2026

The History of the Western Illinois region, Schuyler County Military Tract. 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.

Emma Coger Wasn’t Having It 05.06.2026

Learn about the story of Emma Coger and her fight for equal rights. The episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oakland Cemetary 05.06.2026

What is the history of Keokuk's Oakland Cemetery. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1921 Game of the Year 02.06.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galesburg's First Labor Day Parade 01.06.2026

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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