The stories of Pottawattamie County, IA
7 narrated audio stories from across Pottawattamie County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lake Manawa State Park
When the Flood Became a Playground
How a flood-born lake became the summer escape for two cities.
Lake Manawa State Park
When the River Left a Lake Behind
How a flood-made lake became a landmark of leisure and memory.
Council Bluffs
The Name That Crossed the River
How Council Bluffs got a famous name from the opposite bank.
Kanesville Tabernacle
When Kanesville Became the Center
A frontier meeting hall briefly held the center of church history.
Council Bluffs
Beyond the Bloomers in Council Bluffs
How Amelia Bloomer kept fighting long after fashion moved on.
Squirrel Cage Jail
The Jail That Turned People Into a Mechanism
An odd Iowa jail where security literally revolved by hand.
Kanesville Tabernacle
Where a Frontier Settlement Changed a Church
A reconstructed tabernacle marks a decisive moment in Mormon migration history.
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