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Wendy Fleming Dexter
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Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wilmer gives updates about the Illinois Amish Heritage Center.
Wilmer gives updates about the popular Sheep to Clothing to Quilts event happening April 26. He also tells about the groundbreaking event on April 25 for the new museum on site.
2025-03-20
59 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Setting boundaries and developing an armadillo skin
Setting boundaries and developing an armadillo skin
2025-03-13
45 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Mama's Family
Wendy delves into new found documents that explain more family history on her maternal side. History about her mother, Lucile, grandmother, Grace, and great-grandmother, Martha are shared.
2025-02-20
36 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Allie is owner of Allie's Gift and Garden
Allie Easter was raised on a farm near Windsor, Illinois. She shares her story of living and working on the East Coast for 10 years before returning to her roots in central Illinois. As the current owner of Allie's Gift and Garden, in Sullivan, Illinois, Allie tells of the perils and rewards of owning her own business. Allie credits a positive attitude, her faith in God, the enduring love of family and friends, and her husband, Shannon, with helping her achieve her dreams.
2025-02-13
46 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Antisocial media
Wendy shares her thoughts on how the invention of computers and cell phones have made our lives so much easier in many ways. However, the creation of social media has caused a loss of civility and what steps she is taking to relieve the stress caused by some social media users.
2025-02-06
41 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Carolyn Cloyd is president of the Coles County Historical Society.
Carolyn wears many hats and has many passions. Her enthusiasm for history is infectious. On this episode, Carolyn returns to the show and shares the riveting story of Captain Charles B. Hall, a Tuskegee Airman who attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois in 1938. She is partnering with EIU to make a documentary about the legacy of Captain Hall.
2025-01-30
51 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
John Stephens is the Executive Producer at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Illinois
John shares many wonderful stories about the history and future of The Little Theatre. His stories about the many actors and performances at The Little Theatre are fascinating!
2025-01-23
1h 02
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Chris Martin is a producer, director and YouTube creator who is a native of Charleston, Illinois.
Chris Martin lives in Poland, but returns to his roots periodically to breathe life into the former Brown Shoe building in the town where he grew up. He is open and honest about learning on the fly and he has garnered over 56,000 subscribers who devour his videos.
2025-01-16
49 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Choices and Consequences
Wendy reminisces about simpler times in her childhood and contrasts those with the way people are distanced from one another by social media in today's world.
2025-01-09
49 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Recap of 2024 guests
Wendy recounts all of the wonderful guests that have been on the podcast in 2024.
2024-12-26
51 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Becca Dickens is co-owner of Regenerative Life Farm
Becca Dickens shares insight about how she and Jarrod Yantis formed a partnership over shared beliefs in growing and consuming nutrient dense food. She tells of the struggle to keep the farm afloat and also discusses her energy healing sessions.
2024-12-19
27 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Becca Dickens is co-owner of Regenerative Life Farm
Becca Dickens shares insight about how she and Jarrod Yantis formed a partnership over shared beliefs in growing and consuming nutrient dense food. She tells of the struggle to keep the farm afloat and also discusses her energy healing sessions.
2024-12-12
30 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Chris Suerdieck is the curator of the Mattoon History Center
Chris Suerdieck gives updates on recent events at the Mattoon History Center, which is in the basement of the Mattoon Public Library. He also shares fascinating details and information about the Big Dig that happened in 1914,when the "subway" was dug to accommodate north-south/east-west train traffic.
2024-12-05
39 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Jeff Owens, WEIU TV/FM General Manager
Mattoon native and long-time media personality, Jeff explains about local broadcasting and the future for local media. We also discuss Mattoon's history and future in sports, with the addition of the sports complex, Emerald Acres.
2024-11-28
46 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Allan Shonk is the owner of Main Street Shirt Company in Arcola, Illinois.
Allan explains the ever-changing nature of his successful business. He shares how the business of printing on clothing has changed. He also shares how important it is to have a cooperative relationship with other printing shops.
2024-11-21
58 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Amanda Perdomo, owner of La Luna Mexican Restaurant in Mattoon
Amanda Perdomo shares the rewards and challenges of owning and operating a very busy and popular restaurant in Mattoon, Illinois. She and her husband Rene also have a food truck and catering business.
2024-11-14
35 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Kevin Schultz, owner of Pinky's
Kevin Schultz gives insight to how he and his wife, Carrie, operate the very successful bar/restaurant on Lake Sara in Effingham, Illinois. They started as a seasonal operation, but with the addition of domes, now operate throughout the winter.
2024-11-07
48 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Teri and Ambrosia talk about the rollout of a new program called Circle of Care.
Teri Moore and Ambrosia Branson share about an important new program for the State of Illinois. The program will help children throughout the state who have been impacted by substance abuse disorder.
2024-10-31
41 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Ramblin' Rose
Meet 15-year-old performer and business owner, Emmerson Rose Henson, from Effingham, Illinois. Learn how she has been performing live since the age of 5 and discover her love of acquiring, collecting, and selling vinyl albums.
2024-10-24
31 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Facebook, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Wendy shares tips that she and Stacy learned about regaining control of her Facebook pages after they were stolen from her. She recounts the frustration in trying to get her pages back from hackers, who used her page to try to sell non-existent items to unsuspecting friends.
2024-10-17
43 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Entertainer Nancy Hays, Part 2
Champaign, Illinois native, Nancy Hays, shares her music and her determination to tell the story of early Kentucky Derby Black jockey, Isaac Burns Murphy. Murphy, as well as many other early jockeys and trainers have been largely forgotten and their contribution to the early Kentucky Derby hidden and ignored.
2024-10-10
42 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Entertainer, Nancy Hays, Part 1
Champaign, Illinois native, Nancy Hays has been deeply involved in all aspects of entertaining since she was a young girl.
2024-10-03
28 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Amanda Brennan, Journalist, WCIA
Amanda shares about her move from Naperville, Illinois to attend school at the University of Illinois College of Media in 2018. We discuss the challenges of attending online classes during the pandemic and the joys of being a part of the U of I Marching Band as part of the Color Guard. She shares some of the most touching stories she has covered.
2024-09-19
48 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister, Part 19
Wendy shares the recently discovered psychiatrist evaluation of her mother.
2024-09-12
30 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wendy shares more about the Unknown Sister story.
Wendy shares recently rediscovered letters purportedly written by her mother, but clearly written by Mike Ahmed.
2024-09-05
50 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey returns to the show.
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey talks about his community involvement, the unusual weather events for 2024, and the saga of Lady Emu.
2024-08-29
1h 05
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Mayor Jesus Garza gives updates about Arcola, Illinois.
Mayor Jesus Garza returns to discuss upcoming events that are happening in Arcola.
2024-08-22
30 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Larry Smith, Mattoon, Illinois native, shares stories from his broadcasting career.
Sports broadcaster and news anchor, Larry Smith, shares stories about growing up in Mattoon,Illinois and discusses the people and experiences that were instrumental to his career. He also relates how his family and his faith are also fundamental to his life.
2024-08-15
1h 01
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister, Part 17
Wendy discovers more letters and notes written in her mother's hand. She reads these letters to share how Mike Ahmed had brainwashed her mother in such a short period of time.
2024-08-08
1h 00
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Pringles local authors, photographers, and videographers.
The Pringles are incredibly busy with monarch conservation and promoting conservation in general. They have published books and are both award-winning photographers. After his career in journalism, Kirby, along with Cindy, are part of the Vault Art Gallery in Tuscola.
2024-08-01
57 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 2 The Ten Commitments
Wendy discusses The Ten Commitments and how our current social climate affects our interactions with others. She also delves into the importance of volunteerism in our every day lives.
2024-07-25
33 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 1 The Ten Commitments
Wendy discusses The Ten Commitments and how they affect our daily lives. She discusses her observations about how many people fail to treat others with kindness and respect.
2024-07-18
42 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Good Times with Mrs. P
Wendy shares more stories about her 40 year friendship with her best friend.
2024-07-11
28 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Jim Hilgenberg is the Director of the Coles County Emergency Management Agency
Jim Hilgenberg shares insights into the functions of the Coles County Emergency Management Agency and also explains the importance of volunteers.
2024-07-04
54 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Chosen Family
Wendy shares her feelings about chosen family replacing blood family. She discusses her 40 year friendship and loss of her best friend.
2024-06-27
53 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 16
Wendy wraps up the series by explaining about the repercussions within her nuclear family after finding her voice.
2024-06-20
52 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 15
Wendy shares some more of her writings that relate to Mike Ahmed from her perspective in 1993.
2024-06-13
47 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 14
Wendy updates about both of her parents and their pending court cases. She also shares about a 15 year relationship she had with a man 25 years her senior.
2024-06-06
39 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 13
Wendy shares the outcome for her parents after her mother abandons Wendy's dying father, to pursue her ex son-in-law, Mike.
2024-05-30
43 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 12
Wendy nears the end of her mother's journal, but it is far from the end of the story. The financial repercussions from the much-anticipated trip with Mike to Dallas, are causing problems for Wendy's mother.
2024-05-23
48 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 11
Wendy reads more from her mother's journal as her excitement builds in anticipation of her trip to Texas with Mike. Early journal entries are read showing the contrast in her mother's attitude.
2024-05-16
44 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 10
Wendy nears the end of her mother's journal, but it is far from the end of the story.
2024-05-09
48 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 9
Wendy reads more from her mother's journal as her excitement builds in anticipation of her trip to Texas with Mike.
2024-05-02
51 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 8
Wendy explores early aspects of the life of Zeniar Kizer Edwards, her mother's cousin, who left Wendy's mother money. She reads more journal entries which reveal her mother's fantasy world and plans for possible travel with, Mike, the "love of her life".
2024-04-25
36 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 7
Wendy shares more revealing entries from her mother's journals. She examines her mother's increasing frustration with her situation, while being oblivious that she created it.
2024-04-18
44 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 6
Wendy shares more revealing entries from her mother's journal. Her mother is emboldened by her recent financial windfall.
2024-04-11
40 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 5
Wendy shares more from her mother's journal. She is able to piece together elements of her mother's increasingly erratic behavior.
2024-04-04
43 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 4
Wendy delves into her mother's journal to reveal several ironies and how inherited money caused her mother to become more delusional.
2024-03-28
39 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family Part 3
Wendy reminisces about the good times with her mother before inherited money and an ex-husband brought chaos to her family.
2024-03-21
35 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family Part 2
Wendy shares more about how inherited money and the return of her ex-husband affected the lives of her parents and her family.
2024-03-14
44 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice and Lost My Family
Wendy discusses her relationship growing up the only girl in a family with five brothers.
2024-03-07
52 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Mick Noteboom, insurance and investment broker, discusses his family's history of adoptions.
Mick shares the difficulties and ultimate rewards with adoptions that he and his wife, Julie, experienced while expanding their family.
2024-02-29
48 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
WCIA Meteorologist, Adam Sherwinski, tells how he became in meteorology as a child.
Meteorologist Adam Sherwinski shares about how he became interested in meteorology. He talks about how his childhood experiences with storms sparked his interest in studying meteorology.
2024-02-22
47 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Patty Biggers is an admin on several popular Facebook pages.
Patty Biggers gives insights about being an admin for two very popular pages. She explains how just three people manage busy pages, one with over 250,000 members!
2024-02-15
29 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wendy and Stacy discuss her book, Pinky, the Purrminator, Undercover Kitty.
Wendy and Stacy discuss the challenges of writing and self-publishing a book. They also share their feelings about getting pets spayed or neutered and the importance of adopting, not shopping.
2024-02-08
33 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
April Walk, owner of Coyote Creek Tack & Stables, shares her extensive experience of being in the horse business.
April Walk, owner of Coyote Creek Tack & Stables, Sigel, Illinois, discusses her trail riding business and the many aspects of being in the horse business. She shares her experience with boarding the world famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses, as well as her joy of camping and trail riding in her down time.
2024-02-01
30 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Brian Lau is co-owner of L&A Farms near Paris, IL.
Brian Lau, shares the challenges and rewards of being in the agro-tourism business. His faith in God is instrumental to Brian. He tells how farmers like him have to be willing to new, progressive ideas to keep the farm profitable.
2024-01-25
52 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
We read and discuss comments from listeners about good customer service.
Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.
2024-01-18
21 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
We read and discuss comments from listeners about good customer service.
Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.
2024-01-11
20 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Carolyn Cloyd returns to discuss the Coles County Historical Society.
Carolyn Cloyd returns to discuss the Coles County Historical Society and the Coles County Historical Museum. Carolyn shares how the museum has grown and also shares her hopes for the Coles County area.
2024-01-04
43 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 2. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, discuss guests from 2023.
Part 2. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.
2023-12-28
34 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 1. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, discuss guests from 2023.
Part 1. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.
2023-12-21
35 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wendy Fleming Dexter discusses the holiday season.
Wendy shares family Christmas memories and traditions, and how the holidays transition when we deal with the loss of loved ones.
2023-12-14
15 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Bobby Potter, portrayed Ringo Starr, in 1964, The Tribute.
Bobby Potter grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois and has been a drummer since he was a young boy. Bobby shares his many exciting experiences portraying Ringo Starr in Beatles tribute band, 1964, the Tribute. As big fan of the Beatles Bobby tells about his fantastic opportunity playing in amazing places like Carnegie Hall.
2023-12-07
47 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Retired physical therapist and massage therapist, Ricky Cummings, Urbana, is using his experiences with humans on horses.
Ricky Cummings is a retired physical therapist and massage therapist from Urbana. He is working to change the way horse training has existed for decades. He seeks to educate horse owners and trainers and help them relate to horses as sentient beings.
2023-11-30
52 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Mattoon businessman, Blake Pierce, tells about Warren James Winery
Blake Pierce shares his love of his hometown, Mattoon, Illinois and tells why and how he and his brothers established Warren James Winery. He is very active in many Mattoon civic organizations and also talks about the new sports complex coming to Mattoon.
2023-11-23
24 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Pat Monahan, Arcola businessman, shares his enthusiasm and love of Arcola.
Pat Monahan, Arcola native and businessman, shares his love and enthusiasm for his hometown. He tells about the origins of Arcola's Lawn Rangers and shares plans for the building of a Broom Palace.
2023-11-16
37 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
James Aikman, owner of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, Arcola, tells of starting the business.
James Aikman, of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, in Arcola, shares how a dream and his faith came together to create the only drive-thru zoo in Illinois.
2023-11-09
49 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Kathleen Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Bison, tells about raising bison.
Kathleen Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Bison, tells of how her ranch raises bison both for market and for conservation efforts.
2023-11-02
36 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Joel Baker explains his interest in hunting down fiberglass giants.
Joel Baker has been hunting down tips and actual fiberglass giants for the last few years. He gives details of his finds and updates about the new American Giants Museum located on Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois.
2023-10-26
37 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Arcola Illinois' mayor Jesus Garza gives updates.
Arcola, Illinois mayor, Jesus Garza, tells of coming to the US from Mexico. He owns a well-respected transmission shop and became the first Latino mayor in Arcola. He has won several awards in his first years in office.
2023-10-19
31 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
WCIA Journalist and anchor, Jennifer Roscoe
Jennifer Roscoe,evening anchor for WCIA Channel 3, shares memories of cherished coworkers, Robert Reese and Dave Benton. She also tells about her story of being adopted and how both families express gratitude.
2023-10-12
43 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Local businessman Wilmer Otto talks about the upcoming Home to Harvest event.
Wilmer Otto recaps the recent Hochstetler Family Gathering last month. He also shares about the upcoming Home to Harvest event at Illinois Amish Heritage Center.
2023-10-05
40 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Tara Reed, ReStore manager talks about Habitat For Humanity in Sullivan, Illinois
Sullivan, Illinois ReStore manager, Tara Reed, explains the history of Habitat For Humanity and how ReStores across the country, play a vital part in the funding and building of new homes.
2023-09-28
30 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey
WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey shares his background growing up in Gibson City. He explains how his passions for meteorology, teaching, agriculture and cooking all come together at Channel 3.
2023-09-21
40 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Sarah Livesay, Executive Director of Grand Prairie Friends, Part 2
Sarah Livesay explains the many facets of Grand Prairie Friends. She tells about the opportunities to be a part of land preservation and the importance of inclusion for all people in the Grand Prairie Friends organization.
2023-09-14
29 min
Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture
Emancipation & Apprenticeship System in British Caribbean - Dr Dexter Gabriel
In this episode I speak with Dr Dexter Gabriel about Emancipation & Apprenticeship System in British Caribbean . Article: https://www.readex.com/readex-report/issues/volume-14-issue-1/envisaging-freedom-eve-emancipation-british-caribbean-1833 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Jubilees-Experiment-Abolitionism-Slaveries-Emancipation/dp/1108845509 Ph.D. Stony Brook University, 2016 Research Specialities: Black Atlantic, Slavery, Abolition and Emancipation, Post-emancipation Societies, and Slavery in Popular Culture Dr. Dexter Gabriel earned his B.A. in history from Texas State University-San Marcos, an M.A. in history also from Texas State University-San Marcos, and his Ph.D...
2023-09-11
25 min
Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture
Emancipation & Apprenticeship System in British Caribbean - Dr Dexter Gabriel
In this episode I speak with Dr Dexter Gabriel about Emancipation & Apprenticeship System in British Caribbean . Article: https://www.readex.com/readex-report/issues/volume-14-issue-1/envisaging-freedom-eve-emancipation-british-caribbean-1833 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Jubilees-Experiment-Abolitionism-Slaveries-Emancipation/dp/1108845509 Ph.D. Stony Brook University, 2016 Research Specialities: Black Atlantic, Slavery, Abolition and Emancipation, Post-emancipation Societies, and Slavery in Popular Culture Dr. Dexter Gabriel earned his B.A. in history from Texas State University-San Marcos, an M.A. in history also from Texas State University-San Marcos, and his Ph.D...
2023-09-10
00 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Sarah Livesay, Executive Director of Grand Prairie Friends, Part 1
Sarah Livesay explains the origin of Grand Prairie Friends and explains conservation efforts through volunteers.
2023-09-07
30 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Matthew White, Morning & Midday News Anchor, WCIA, speaks about community involvement.
WCIA Channel Morning & Midday anchor, Matthew White, shares his insights about being a journalist and how community involvement can impact his life and that of others.
2023-08-31
28 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Angie Miller, Executive Director of Arcola Chamber of Commerce, discusses the 53rd Arcola Broomcorn Festival
Angie Miller discusses the 53rd Arcola Broomcorn Festival. She shares insights into planning and executing such a large event and highlights new businesses in Amazing Arcola.
2023-08-24
32 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Chris Suerdieck, curator of the Mattoon History Center, shares how the center came about.
Chris Suerdieck discusses how the Mattoon History Center has grown. He shares how generous donations from the public and untold hours of hard work, have made the history center a must-see for Mattoon residents.
2023-08-17
41 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Historian Carolyn Cloyd, discusses Dr. Omer Barnes and the Barnes family.
Historian Carolyn Cloyd discusses Dr. Omer Barnes and the Barnes family and shares stories relating to Arcola and Hindsboro, Illinois. She also explains how the Barnes family ties into the Hochstetler family.
2023-08-10
37 min
Rogue and Wicked
The Dark Side of Fandom: Mark Twitchell's Deadly Obsession with Dexter
Send us a textWho could imagine that a love for a TV show could inspire a real-life killer? Hold onto your seats as we, your hosts Wendy and Tiffany, dissect the unnerving tale of the Dexter Killer. With our week's triumphs and trails as backdrop, we dissect the Showtime favorite and the unnerving parallels between its protagonist, and a man who justified killing in the name of fiction.Our journey doesn't end there. Unveiling layers of a chilling story, we recount the twisted fantasies of Mark Twitchell, as he masterminded his own murder scene...
2023-08-04
58 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Carlos Wyant discusses his Facebook page and groups
Carlos Wyant, creator of the Illinois Weather Facebook page and Facebook groups Illinois Storm Community and What's Up, Illinois discusses their explosive growth.
2023-08-03
35 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Meteorologist Kevin Lighty
Meteorologist Kevin Lighty shares insight from his 20 years in the business. He discusses the complexities and difficulties of forecasting the weather.
2023-07-27
40 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Genealogist David Kent Coy
Genealogist David Kent Coy returns to discuss the upcoming Jacob Hochstetler Family Gathering.
2023-07-20
31 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 2 Jerry Winters is an artist, art gallery owner and retired performer who lives in Arthur Ill.
Part 2 Jerry Winters shares about his art gallery in Arthur Illinois and how he has cone to enjoy getting to know the Arthur Amish.
2023-07-13
35 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 1 Jerry Winters, is an artist, gallery owner and retired entertainer
Part 1 Jerry Winters is a retired entertainer who now lives in Arthur, Illinois and owns an art gallery. Jerry shares stories of his past and how he came to embrace Arthur as his home and how he enjoys the Amish.
2023-07-06
35 min
Cloverleaf Radio Network
Cloverleaf Radio Presents: Photographer/Author/Musician/Podcaster, Wendy Fleming-Dexter!
Cloverleaf Radio's host The Host with the Most Jimmy Falcon welcomes longtime friend, local podcaster, photographer, musician, and author, Wendy Fleming-Dexter! Check it out!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jianetwork/support
2023-07-04
27 min
JIA Network
Cloverleaf Radio Presents: Photographer/Author/Musician/Podcaster, Wendy Fleming-Dexter!
Cloverleaf Radio's host The Host with the Most Jimmy Falcon welcomes longtime friend, local podcaster, photographer, musician, and author, Wendy Fleming-Dexter! Check it out!!
2023-07-04
27 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Local business owner, Ed Yoder, discusses growing up in different Amish communities.
Local business owner, Ed Yoder, discusses growing up in different Amish communities, before leaving the Amish and moving to the Arthur area.
2023-06-29
38 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Genealogist, David Kent Coy, Discusses the history of Jacob Hochstetler and the upcoming descendants reunion.
David Kent Coy discusses Jacob Hochstetler and his relationship to the current Arthur Amish.
2023-06-21
31 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Troye Kauffman Discusses Amish History and How it Relates to Arthur Amish
Troye Kauffman discusses Amish migration from Switzerland and Germany
2023-06-15
46 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Martha Chupp Discusses Her Life After Leaving the Amish
Martha Ann Chupp was born Amish near Arthur, but now is a filmmaker and has her own YouTube channel.
2023-06-08
41 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Amish of Illinois' Heartland, by Rebecca Mabry
Stacy Doty and Wendy discuss the book "Amish in Illinois' Heartland" by Rebecca Mabry
2023-06-02
38 min
Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wilmer Otto: Introduction to Amish Culture, Part 2
Wilmer Otto is a businessman in Arcola Illinois, who was born Amish. His family later became Mennonite and Wilmer attended Mennonite college.
2023-05-25
34 min