The stories of Adams County, NE
11 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
A Fast Rise, a Hard Fall for Charles Henry Dietrich
From Hastings power broker to senator, then into scandal.
St. Cecilia Catholic Church
The Church That Feels Like a Cathedral
In Hastings, a grand parish tells a different story than the diocesan map.
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Where the Tracks Drew the Town
How rail lines shaped Hastings before the town fully existed.
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When Nebraska Farmland Became a Navy Arsenal
A wartime rush transformed fields outside Hastings into a vast ammunition complex.
Adams County
The Postmastership That Toppled a Senator
A Nebraska patronage fight became a lasting bribery precedent.
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How Hastings Helped Turn Kool-Aid Into America’s Drink Mix
A small Hastings operation changed how a sweet drink reached the country.
Juniata
When the County Seat Moved East
A Nebraska rivalry shaped by votes, ambition, and the railroad.
Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Where Hastings Keeps Kool-Aid’s Origin Story
How a museum turns a famous drink into hometown history.
Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Where Hastings Pours Its Story
A hometown museum connects prairie life, local history, and Kool-Aid’s origin.
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How Hastings Put Sweetness in an Envelope
A mail-order experiment became a cheap drink for hard times.
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How Hastings Mixed Up an American Icon
Edwin Perkins turned a shipping problem into a brand Hastings still claims with pride.
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