Storytelling on the Plains
A podcast about the history and people of western Nebraska.
Episodes
In part two of this two-part episode, Irene talks about the legendary Spade Ranch in Ellsworth, Nebraska.
In part one of this two-part episode, Irene talks about the legendary Spade Ranch in Ellsworth, Nebraska.
Conner and Irene talk about Cowpoke Haven, a store in Ellsworth, Nebraska, which has seen a century of history and a visit from a mass murderer.
Conner and Irene discuss the Chappell Memorial Library and Art Gallery, a hidden gem in western Nebraska.
Conner and Irene discuss the past 100 episodes and which ones were their favorites.
Conner and Irene talk about a serene place to hike in western Nebraska. Stateline Island is a 136-acre refuge along the North Platte River near Henry, Nebraska. It is part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge.
Conner and Irene discuss the highly successful life of Willis B. Jordan, an early settler to Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Irene discusses the interesting life of Benjamin F. Roberts, an early settler to Scotts Bluff County Nebraska, who was a successful cattle and horse rancher.
Conner and Irene discuss William W. White an early settler to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, who thrived in the fledgling town.
Most people drive past the Fontenelle Apartment House in Scottsbluff, Nebraska without realizing its significance in the history of the city. Today, Conner and Irene discuss the history of this unique building.
Thomas Mentor Howard worked in banking, which was an important industry in early Scottsbluff, Nebraska. More importantly, the family worked together in their flower shop, which was quite popular in early 20th century Scottsbluff.
Conner and Irene talk about Fred Wright and Fred Everett, who helped to shape and influence early Scottsbluff, Nebraska in their own ways.
Join Irene as she discusses Dorothy Hargens (Hallsted) Waldron, a wonderful lady with an interesting life. Dorothy wrote a biography about her grandfather, fell in love several times, and was a volunteer a Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska.
Join Irene as she discusses the unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska. Dobby's Frontier Town continues to be a labor of love in the western Nebraska town by volunteers who are keeping Dobby's dream alive while teaching about forgotten, but cool history.
Join Irene as she discusses the unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska. Dobby's Frontier Town continues to be a labor of love in the western Nebraska town by volunteers who are keeping Dobby's dream alive while teaching about forgotten, but cool history.
Conner and Irene discuss Kenneth "Dobby" Lee and how his love of history led to the creation of Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska.
Irene discusses the life of Daisy Graham Anderson, widow of Robert Ball Anderson and how she spent her life talking about and fighting for equality. Daisy kept the memory of her husband alive through reprints of his memoir and speaking at lectures throughout the country.
Conner and Irene talk about the life of Robert Ball Anderson, Nebraska's first black homesteader.
Conner and Irene discuss the drive-ins around the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Conner and Irene discuss the history of theaters in Chadron and Gordon, Nebraska.
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