Echoes of the Prairie

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 webpageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nauvoo has a long history of wine making. This episode was written by 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.

The history of the Burlington  Ordinance Plant. The episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kara Ewinger. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.   Photo: Burlington, Iowa. Acres unit FSA (Farm Security Administration) trailer camp for workers at Burlington ordnance plant.  Library of CongressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the small community near Monmouth called Smithshire. The episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Remy Swass. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the Kiltz Family Farm in Schuyler County. This episode was written and voiced by Jason Kiltz. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Rebel Raid on Canton Missouri!” declared the New York Times on Aug 6th 1862. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn this history of Keokuk's Library. This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. For more information about the Series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many Illinois emigrants on the Oregon Trail remain anonymous, Monmouth is one of the rare towns that can identify actual Oregon Trail settlers by name.  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 webpage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who were the Icarians? This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voice by Kim Logan. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about Burlington's Know it All. 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.

Learn More about the Avery Brothers of Galesburg. This episode was written by Peter Bailley with help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Adam Chasteen. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the 1941 Fired at Macomb Motors. 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.

The Princess Theater In Rushville has a long history. 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.

Learn more about Keokuk's First Automobile. This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the Indigenous Peoples who once called Warren County home. This episode was written by Ann Tenold and voice by John Hendnerson. For more information about this series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mrs. Roosevelt visited Culver Stockton College in 1953. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of well know humorist have roots along the Mississippi, one we all know well, the other not as much. 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.

Learn more about the temple fire that occurred in 1848. This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voice by a student from Saints Peter and Paul grade school. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about Rushvile's Ellen Browning Scripps This episode was written and voiced by Ana Eveland. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galesburg's first car arrived in 1899. This episode was written by Peter Bailley and voiced by Lydia Perrilles. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating Prime Beef in Warren County Illinois. This episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Abby Zeus. For more infomraiton about the episode or series visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the history of professional baseball in Keokuk. This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. For more infomraiton on the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the northwest corner of the Rushville City Cemetery is a large open area with no headstones.  This spot marks the mass grave of at least twenty seven victims of the 1834 cholera epidemic. The cholera arrived in Rushville on July 3, 1834, when two citizens, William McCreery and C.V. Putnam was summoned to assist with the body of a Mrs. Wilson, who had died on a boat on the Illinois River.  McCreery and Putnam were the first two victims of the cholera in Rushville.  McCreery’s parents perished four days later.  Twenty-two deaths occurred in the first eleven days of the disease. Panic ensued as people fled the city for relatives in the country or simply moved out into the woods.  Rushville was nearly abandoned.  Staying behind to help nurse the sick were the Rev. John Scripps and his wife Agnes, E. H. O. Seeley, Dr. VanZandt, Daniel Sherwood, John York, William Willis, and a Mr. Wilson.  They set up a hospital in a two story frame building and set to work nursing the sick.  Sherwood, York, and Willis soon fell victim to the disease.   Scripps soon came down with the disease himself.  However, the Reverend survived, and the last victim perished on August 1.  The disease had run its course.   No one will ever be sure how many actually succumbed to the disease.  Today, a memorial marks the spot and contains twenty seven names of known victims.  The cholera returned again in 1841 but was less severe than the Cholera Epidemic of 1834. This episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nauvoo once made a name for itself in the dairy world. This episode was written and voiced by Rebecca Williamson. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the arrest of Illinois Governor Ford. This episode was written and voice by Brian Schmidt. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burlington's spicyest Book. This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voice by Kara Ewinger. For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.