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- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 15
Wendy shares some more of her writings that relate to Mike Ahmed from her perspective in 1993.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 14
Wendy updates about both of her parents and their pending court cases. She also shares about a 15 year relationship she had with a man 25 years her senior.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 13
Wendy shares the outcome for her parents after her mother abandons Wendy's dying father, to pursue her ex son-in-law, Mike.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 12
Wendy nears the end of her mother's journal, but it is far from the end of the story. The financial repercussions from the much-anticipated trip with Mike to…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 11
Wendy reads more from her mother's journal as her excitement builds in anticipation of her trip to Texas with Mike. Early journal entries are read showing the…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 10
Wendy nears the end of her mother's journal, but it is far from the end of the story.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 9
Wendy reads more from her mother's journal as her excitement builds in anticipation of her trip to Texas with Mike.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 8
Wendy explores early aspects of the life of Zeniar Kizer Edwards, her mother's cousin, who left Wendy's mother money. She reads more journal entries which…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 7
Wendy shares more revealing entries from her mother's journals. She examines her mother's increasing frustration with her situation, while being oblivious that…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 6
Wendy shares more revealing entries from her mother's journal. Her mother is emboldened by her recent financial windfall.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 5
Wendy shares more from her mother's journal. She is able to piece together elements of her mother's increasingly erratic behavior.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister:How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family, Part 4
Wendy delves into her mother's journal to reveal several ironies and how inherited money caused her mother to become more delusional.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family Part 3
Wendy reminisces about the good times with her mother before inherited money and an ex-husband brought chaos to her family.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice And Lost My Family Part 2
Wendy shares more about how inherited money and the return of her ex-husband affected the lives of her parents and her family.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
The Unknown Sister: How I Found My Voice and Lost My Family
Wendy discusses her relationship growing up the only girl in a family with five brothers.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Mick Noteboom, insurance and investment broker, discusses his family's history of adoptions.
Mick shares the difficulties and ultimate rewards with adoptions that he and his wife, Julie, experienced while expanding their family.
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WCIA Meteorologist, Adam Sherwinski, tells how he became in meteorology as a child.
Meteorologist Adam Sherwinski shares about how he became interested in meteorology. He talks about how his childhood experiences with storms sparked his…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Patty Biggers is an admin on several popular Facebook pages.
Patty Biggers gives insights about being an admin for two very popular pages. She explains how just three people manage busy pages, one with over 250,000…
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Wendy and Stacy discuss her book, Pinky, the Purrminator, Undercover Kitty.
Wendy and Stacy discuss the challenges of writing and self-publishing a book. They also share their feelings about getting pets spayed or neutered and the…
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April Walk, owner of Coyote Creek Tack & Stables, shares her extensive experience of being in the horse business.
April Walk, owner of Coyote Creek Tack & Stables, Sigel, Illinois, discusses her trail riding business and the many aspects of being in the horse business. She…
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Brian Lau is co-owner of L&A Farms near Paris, IL.
Brian Lau, shares the challenges and rewards of being in the agro-tourism business. His faith in God is instrumental to Brian. He tells how farmers like him…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
We read and discuss comments from listeners about good customer service.
Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
We read and discuss comments from listeners about good customer service.
Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Carolyn Cloyd returns to discuss the Coles County Historical Society.
Carolyn Cloyd returns to discuss the Coles County Historical Society and the Coles County Historical Museum. Carolyn shares how the museum has grown and also…
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Part 2. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, discuss guests from 2023.
Part 2. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 1. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, discuss guests from 2023.
Part 1. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.
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Wendy Fleming Dexter discusses the holiday season.
Wendy shares family Christmas memories and traditions, and how the holidays transition when we deal with the loss of loved ones.
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Bobby Potter, portrayed Ringo Starr, in 1964, The Tribute.
Bobby Potter grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois and has been a drummer since he was a young boy. Bobby shares his many exciting experiences portraying Ringo…
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Retired physical therapist and massage therapist, Ricky Cummings, Urbana, is using his experiences with humans on horses.
Ricky Cummings is a retired physical therapist and massage therapist from Urbana. He is working to change the way horse training has existed for decades. He…
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Mattoon businessman, Blake Pierce, tells about Warren James Winery
Blake Pierce shares his love of his hometown, Mattoon, Illinois and tells why and how he and his brothers established Warren James Winery. He is very active in…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Pat Monahan, Arcola businessman, shares his enthusiasm and love of Arcola.
Pat Monahan, Arcola native and businessman, shares his love and enthusiasm for his hometown. He tells about the origins of Arcola's Lawn Rangers and shares…
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James Aikman, owner of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, Arcola, tells of starting the business.
James Aikman, of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, in Arcola, shares how a dream and his faith came together to create the only drive-thru zoo in Illinois.
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Kathleen Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Bison, tells about raising bison.
Kathleen Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Bison, tells of how her ranch raises bison both for market and for conservation efforts.
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Joel Baker explains his interest in hunting down fiberglass giants.
Joel Baker has been hunting down tips and actual fiberglass giants for the last few years. He gives details of his finds and updates about the new American…
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Arcola Illinois' mayor Jesus Garza gives updates.
Arcola, Illinois mayor, Jesus Garza, tells of coming to the US from Mexico. He owns a well-respected transmission shop and became the first Latino mayor in…
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WCIA Journalist and anchor, Jennifer Roscoe
Jennifer Roscoe,evening anchor for WCIA Channel 3, shares memories of cherished coworkers, Robert Reese and Dave Benton. She also tells about her story of…
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Local businessman Wilmer Otto talks about the upcoming Home to Harvest event.
Wilmer Otto recaps the recent Hochstetler Family Gathering last month. He also shares about the upcoming Home to Harvest event at Illinois Amish Heritage…
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Tara Reed, ReStore manager talks about Habitat For Humanity in Sullivan, Illinois
Sullivan, Illinois ReStore manager, Tara Reed, explains the history of Habitat For Humanity and how ReStores across the country, play a vital part in the…
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WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey
WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey shares his background growing up in Gibson City. He explains how his passions for meteorology, teaching, agriculture and…
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Sarah Livesay, Executive Director of Grand Prairie Friends, Part 2
Sarah Livesay explains the many facets of Grand Prairie Friends. She tells about the opportunities to be a part of land preservation and the importance of…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Sarah Livesay, Executive Director of Grand Prairie Friends, Part 1
Sarah Livesay explains the origin of Grand Prairie Friends and explains conservation efforts through volunteers.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Matthew White, Morning & Midday News Anchor, WCIA, speaks about community involvement.
WCIA Channel Morning & Midday anchor, Matthew White, shares his insights about being a journalist and how community involvement can impact his life and that of…
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Angie Miller, Executive Director of Arcola Chamber of Commerce, discusses the 53rd Arcola Broomcorn Festival
Angie Miller discusses the 53rd Arcola Broomcorn Festival. She shares insights into planning and executing such a large event and highlights new businesses in…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Chris Suerdieck, curator of the Mattoon History Center, shares how the center came about.
Chris Suerdieck discusses how the Mattoon History Center has grown. He shares how generous donations from the public and untold hours of hard work, have made…
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Historian Carolyn Cloyd, discusses Dr. Omer Barnes and the Barnes family.
Historian Carolyn Cloyd discusses Dr. Omer Barnes and the Barnes family and shares stories relating to Arcola and Hindsboro, Illinois. She also explains how…
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Carlos Wyant discusses his Facebook page and groups
Carlos Wyant, creator of the Illinois Weather Facebook page and Facebook groups Illinois Storm Community and What's Up, Illinois discusses their explosive…
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Meteorologist Kevin Lighty
Meteorologist Kevin Lighty shares insight from his 20 years in the business. He discusses the complexities and difficulties of forecasting the weather.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Genealogist David Kent Coy
Genealogist David Kent Coy returns to discuss the upcoming Jacob Hochstetler Family Gathering.
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Part 2 Jerry Winters is an artist, art gallery owner and retired performer who lives in Arthur Ill.
Part 2 Jerry Winters shares about his art gallery in Arthur Illinois and how he has cone to enjoy getting to know the Arthur Amish.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Part 1 Jerry Winters, is an artist, gallery owner and retired entertainer
Part 1 Jerry Winters is a retired entertainer who now lives in Arthur, Illinois and owns an art gallery. Jerry shares stories of his past and how he came to…
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Local business owner, Ed Yoder, discusses growing up in different Amish communities.
Local business owner, Ed Yoder, discusses growing up in different Amish communities, before leaving the Amish and moving to the Arthur area.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Genealogist, David Kent Coy, Discusses the history of Jacob Hochstetler and the upcoming descendants reunion.
David Kent Coy discusses Jacob Hochstetler and his relationship to the current Arthur Amish.
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Troye Kauffman Discusses Amish History and How it Relates to Arthur Amish
Troye Kauffman discusses Amish migration from Switzerland and Germany
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Martha Chupp Discusses Her Life After Leaving the Amish
Martha Ann Chupp was born Amish near Arthur, but now is a filmmaker and has her own YouTube channel.
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Amish of Illinois' Heartland, by Rebecca Mabry
Stacy Doty and Wendy discuss the book "Amish in Illinois' Heartland" by Rebecca Mabry
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wilmer Otto: Introduction to Amish Culture, Part 2
Wilmer Otto is a businessman in Arcola Illinois, who was born Amish. His family later became Mennonite and Wilmer attended Mennonite college.
- Life on the Illinois Prairie
Wilmer Otto: Introduction to Amish Culture, Part 1
Wilmer Otto is a businessman in Arcola Illinois, who was born Amish. His family later became Mennonite and Wilmer attended Mennonite college.