The stories of Adams County, IA
7 narrated audio stories from across Adams County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Adams County
Icaria’s Long Argument on the Iowa Prairie
A French utopian dream endured in Iowa through work, schools, and hard splits.
Corning Opera House
One Stage for a Small Town
How an opera house became Corning’s shared room for performance and public life.
Corning Commercial Historic District
Brick Ambition in Downtown Corning
How a railroad town built a county-seat downtown to look the part.
Adams County
After Nauvoo, They Tried Again on the Iowa Prairie
A splintered utopian movement starts over in Adams County.
Corning Opera House
How Corning Kept Its Opera House Alive
A small-town stage that refused to go silent.
Adams County Freedom Rock
A Painted Rock, A County’s Salute
How a modern art project became a local place of remembrance.
Corning Armory
Where Corning Learned to Be Ready
A local armory that doubled as a civic room and a gateway to wartime service.
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