Did you know the writer of "Fly me to the Moon" was from Burlington, Iowa?

This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Kent Lewis.

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Learn more about the Mexican immigrants that help build Fort Madison's railroad.

This episode was written by Chi Eastin and voiced by Andrea Hernandez Mendez.

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What happened when the railroad arrived in Monmouth.

This episode was written by Ann Tenold and voiced by Tom Best.

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Learn more about Carl Sandburg and his guitars.

This episode was written by Peter Bailey with Help from Barbara Schock and voiced by Kathleen Bashem.

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Learn more about Canton, Missouri resident who died at Shiloh.

This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner.

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Did you know Keokuk had a medical colleges in its history?

This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates

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Learn more about Rushville, Illinois's Phoenix Opera House.

This episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt.

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Learn more about how Nauvoo got its name.

This episode was written Rebecca Williamson and voice by a student from Saints Peter and Paul School.

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Learn more about the Honey War between Missouri and Iowa in 1839.

This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Merry Ford Wiseman.

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Learn more about Macomb educator Walter Eller.

This episode was written and voice by Sue Scott of the Western Illinois Museum.

Episode photo: Watler Eller, from the collection of the Western Illinois Museum

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