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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 47 MIN

Retracing a 371-mile expedition and the history of our landscape

from Talk of Iowa · host Charity Nebbe

In his new book, historian Kevin Mason looked into the 1835 Dragoon Expedition along the Des Moines River to better understand how Iowa’s landscape has transformed over time. He retraced the 371-mile expedition on foot. He joins 'Talk of Iowa' to share insights from his journey and new book.

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