The stories of Union County, IA
8 narrated audio stories from across Union County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Union County
From Creston to the NBA’s Opening Tip
Carl Voss carried a small Iowa town into early NBA history.
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Depot
Where Creston Learned the Railroad’s Rhythm
A depot that helped turn a rail town into a regional center.
Union County
Where the Trail Became a Test
In Union County, a westward route became a story of endurance.
Union County
When Wagons Turned Union County Into a Thoroughfare
How a quiet stretch of Iowa became a crucial migration corridor in 1846.
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Depot
When Creston’s Depot Refused to Disappear
A railroad town saved its grand depot by giving it a second life.
Union County
From Creston to Basketball’s New Frontier
Carl Voss’s path from Iowa standout to a founding pro league.
Mount Pisgah Cemetery
Mount Pisgah, Built Between Leaving and Arrival
A trail settlement where weary emigrants stopped long enough to survive.
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Depot
Creston’s Depot, Where the Town Arrived
A railroad depot that became Creston’s front porch.
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