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Storytelling on the Plains22 Bead MountainConner and Irene talk about hiking Bead Mountain and the area around it you can hike in. They also discuss photography and whatever else pops into their heads about this cool place to hike in western Nebraska.2023-08-1941 minStorytelling on the Plains21 Kiowa WMAConner and Irene get way off track while talking about the Kiowa Wetlands Wildlife Management Area.2023-08-1249 minStorytelling on the Plains20 Chimney RockConner and Irene discuss the new trails opened at the Chimney Rock Historical Site and talk about the historical importance of the landmark on the overland trails.2023-08-0258 minStorytelling on the Plains19 First Marriage in ScottsbluffConner and Irene discuss the meandering story of how the first marriage came to be in Scottsbluff on August 12, 1900.2023-07-131h 19Storytelling on the Plains18 The peopling of western Nebraska Part 2Enjoy the conversation with Conner and Irene and they wrap up the discussion on how people arrived in western Nebraska.2023-07-071h 13Storytelling on the Plains17 The peopling of western Nebraska Part 1In Part one of this two part episode, Conner and Irene mostly stay on task talking about the people of the area, from a variety of tribes to the present day. 2023-06-301h 45Storytelling on the Plains16 Lincoln HotelThe Lincoln Hotel is the largest building in downtown Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It has stood for more than 100 years. Conner and Irene discuss the hotel and other off-topic issues during this mostly unedited episode.2023-06-231h 10
Storytelling on the Plains15 Airfields and crashesConner and Irene talk about a crash that happened on June 7, 1944, and two former military airfields that continue to serve their communities as municipal airports. They get sidetracked, as usual, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.2023-06-071h 01Storytelling on the Plains14 The Great Miss BishOne of Irene's favorite stories is that of Hubert Clair Bishop, who lived in early Scottsbluff. Bishop’s life is intriguing and today we’re going to talk about Bishop’s life and claim to fame as a female impersonator, Miss Claire Bish.2023-05-3145 minStorytelling on the Plains13 What are we doing hereConner and Irene have a chat about what's going on in western Nebraska. They talk way too much about the zoo in a meandering episode about life on the Plains. 2023-05-2559 minStorytelling on the Plains12 End of an EraIrene sits down in the middle of the night to discuss her thoughts on a major change at the newspaper she used to work for.2023-05-171h 02Storytelling on the Plains11 Lucretia Winslow GreenLucretia was a lady Irene had met, who lived to be 108. She was a bit of an inspiration and everyone who ever met her only had good things to say about her. This is her story.2023-05-1245 minStorytelling on the Plains10 Wee GrannyWee Granny was an emigrant on the Mormon Trail. She began her trek to Salt Lake City from her native Scotland along with several hundred other hopefuls in the Martin Handcart Company. Her story is one of thousands who were seeking a better life out west.2023-05-041h 25Storytelling on the Plains09 Fort John - Part TwoWe wrap this story about the forgotten fort in western Nebraska.2023-04-2634 minStorytelling on the Plains08 Fort John - Part OneFort John is a forgotten stop along the Oregon Trail. It existed only for a few years, but little is known of this fort in Scotts Bluff County. Part One of a two-part episode discusses the research that went into finding information on Fort John, which is marked today by historical marker in the middle of a field.2023-04-1943 minStorytelling on the Plains07 Belmont TunnelThe only rail tunnel ever built and used in Nebraska was the Belmont Tunnel.2023-04-121h 13Storytelling on the Plains06 Warbonnet Part ThreeThe Battle of Warbonnet Creek on July 17, 1876, was the first battle, or skirmish, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass. In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of the battle.2023-04-0542 minStorytelling on the Plains05 Warbonnet Part TwoThe Battle of Warbonnet Creek on July 17, 1876, was the first battle, or skirmish, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass. In this episode, we discuss accounts of the battle, Buffalo Bill Cody, and the killing of Yellow Hair.2023-03-2948 minStorytelling on the Plains04 Warbonnet Part OneThe Battle of Warbonnet Creek on July 17, 1876, was the first battle, or skirmish, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass. In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to the battle.2023-03-2258 minStorytelling on the Plains03 Montrose ChurchBuilt in 1887, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is the only intact structure of what was once the hamlet of Montrose in western Nebraska. The adjoining cemetery also provides details of the people who built the church2023-03-1556 min
Storytelling on the Plains02 MontroseMontrose was a small hamlet in northwestern Nebraska. It never grew very large, but had an impact on history.2023-03-0856 minStorytelling on the Plains01 IntroductionA podcast about the stories and history of western Nebraska. Conner and Irene take you through the history of the area, up to the present in an introduction to the area they call home.2023-02-281h 23