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

Galesburg's Temperance Society 08.04.2026

Learn more about Galesburg's Temperance Society. This episode was written by Peter Bailley with help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Adam Chasteen. Photo of Mary Allen West For more information about this episode or series visit this show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Hendry 07.04.2026

Learn more about how Culver Stockton was Table Tennis champions.  This episode was written and voice by Scott Giltner. Photo from obiturary listing. For more information about this series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ft Madison Penitentiary 03.04.2026

Learn more about the oldest prison west of the Mississippi. The episode was written and voiced by Chi Easton. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naming of Warren County 02.04.2026

How did Warren County, Illinois get its name? This episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Kathy Schoegren. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nauvoo Sailing to Montrose Painting 01.04.2026

Have your antics been memorialize as part of the town's history?  A group of Nauvoo citizens has been.   This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by Trevor Knight. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushville Hardware Store 31.03.2026

117 West Washington Street in Rushville, IL, has had a hardware store on its site since 1852.   This episode was written and voiced by John Haywood of Rushville Industry High School. For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rose Jolly 27.03.2026

Learn more about an important educator in the Macomb's history. Rose Jolly featured front left of photo. This episode was recorded and written by Sue Scott, Executive Director of the Western Illinois Museum in Macomb, Illinois. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A. Burnett's Mound Mineral Spring Water 26.03.2026

Maquon, IL used to be famous for its mineral water. This episode was written and voiced by Kenny Knox. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Jefferson 26.03.2026

The man known for his Rip Van Winkle performed in Burlington, IA. This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Merry Ford Wiseman. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Finney 24.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1996-97 Rushville Rockets BB team 20.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larger than Chicago 19.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keokuk Statue Story 18.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian University 17.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bart Howard 13.03.2026

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 .     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexican Railroad Workers Community 12.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When The Rails Came 11.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Sandburg and the guitar 10.03.2026

Learn more about Carl Sandburg and his guitars. This episode was written by Peter Bailley with Help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Kathleen Bashem. For more information about this episode or series please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barney King 06.03.2026

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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keokuk Medical Colleges 05.03.2026

Did you know Keokuk had a medical colleges in its history? This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates For more information about this episode or series please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phoenix Opera House 04.03.2026

Learn more about Rushville, Illinois's Phoenix Opera House. This episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Origins of the name Nauvoo 03.03.2026

Learn more about how Nauvoo got its name. This episode was written 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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honey Wars 27.02.2026

Learn more about the Honey War between Missouri and Iowa in 1839. This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Merry Ford Wiseman. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walter Eller 26.02.2026

Learn more about Macomb educator Walter Eller. This episode was written and voice by Sue Scott of the Western Illinois Museum. Episode photo: Watler Eller, from the collection of the Western Illinois Museum For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren County's One Room School Houses 24.02.2026

The history of one room school houses is explored in this episode. This episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Justin Swearinger. For more information about this episode or series please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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