In the early days, pioneering Plains residents found novel ways to celebrate the holidays, even when things like Christmas trees were hard to come by. Today, we’ll hear stories about some annual pastimes that keep folks busy in the colder months, and take a look back at some holiday history.
We’re winding down our first season of the show. We'll be taking some time to plan for next season, and we want to know what you—the listeners—have thought of this first season. It would be a huge help if you could take 5 minutes to give us your thoughts on this quick survey. Thanks!
For generations, the central plains have been a place for some people to escape to, finding new lives among the expansive horizons.
The Vietnam War figured prominently in the lives of many Americans, including those living on the Great Plains.
When we talk about working with the land, sometimes that means literally getting your hands dirty. And sometimes, it means knowing the differences in the dirt itself.
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of art and communication.
Today our stories explore some of the deep roots of African American history on the Great Plains, and the deep ties that keep those families connected.
Farming has formed the base of the Great Plains economy since homesteading days. It’s always been challenging work, even making enough profit to simply hold on to the land itself.
Art is a way for us to interpret and understand the world, and share those interpretations with others. It’s a powerful part of what makes us human.
Today our stories explore a bit more of this history, from the origins of Arbor Day to an ambitious plan to plant a wall of trees down the center of the country.
Nebraska, in the heart of the Great Plains, encompasses a wide variety of climates, ecosystems and landscapes. Today we’re exploring some of Nebraska’s unique landscapes and habitats.
The blending of diverse cultures on the Plains, and the welcoming communities newcomers find here, is one of our greatest strengths. Today we’ll hear about the indigenous Mayan people of Guatemela who have made a new home here in Nebraska.
Some of the most important buildings in our communities are theaters—houses for arts and entertainment and places to showcase our own local talent.
We take pride in our history on the plains. Some of that history comes to light when we turn over new ground, or when we dig a little deeper into a place we thought we knew.
Stories about growing indigenous crops, a forest planted in the Sandhills, and a rancher's land ethic.
The PlainStory is a new podcast exploring the heartland a story at a time.
