The stories of Wapello County, IA
8 narrated audio stories from across Wapello County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Wapello County
From Ottumwa City Hall to the Governor’s Office
How Herschel C. Loveless carried a local base into statewide power.
Canteen Lunch in the Alley
Big Flavor, Small Alley
How an Ottumwa alley lunch counter earned an outsized food reputation.
Agency House
Where Iowa’s Frontier Politics Became Personal
A small building where routine business and historic loss met.
Canteen Lunch in the Alley
When an Alley Lunch Counter Went National
A humble Ottumwa favorite finds a place in America’s culinary spotlight.
Wapello County
From Ottumwa City Hall to Terrace Hill
How Loveless turned local leadership into a statewide breakthrough.
Wapello County
Side by Side at Agency City
A frontier agent, a Meskwaki leader, and a grave-side bond.
American Gothic House
The Faces Outside the House
Behind a famous painting, two familiar faces and one unforgettable window.
American Gothic House
The Little House Behind an American Icon
How a modest Eldon cottage became the face of a masterpiece.
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