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Cristin Noonan

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Episodes 343

Avg. Duration 13m

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Since Dec 2020

Latest Episode Feb 2025

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About This Podcast

No bells or whistles, just a read through select columns in historical Iowa newspapers on this day in history. Some readings may be shaky due to the quality of the scan and verbiage of the time. Access to these newspapers has been acquired digitally through the University of Northern Iowa's Iowa Historical Newspapers index. Many thanks to the folks who put in the work and manage the collection. These readings create a window back in time and are perfect for listening intently or as background, and hopefully stir the imagination!

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Recent Episodes

February 5 | Ames, 1931 | Will Show Film of Largest Building

Feb 05, 2025 10m

Ames Daily Tribune-Times, February 5, 1931, Ames, Iowa.

January 8 | Cedar Rapids, 1915 | Wears Many Costumes And Plays Many Parts

Jan 08, 2025 17m

Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, January 8, 1915, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

December 31 | Des Moines, 1924 | Coasters Warned

Dec 31, 2024 14m

The Des Moines Daily News + The Evening Tribune, December 31, 1924, Des Moines, Iowa

December 13 | Iowa City, 1919 | Miners Fear Friday and 13th

Dec 13, 2024 12m

Iowa City Daily Citizen, December 13, 1919, Iowa City, Iowa.

December 5 | Des Moines, 1874 | “Vengeance is Mine”

Dec 05, 2024 18m

The Iowa Daily State Register, December 5, 1874, Des Moines, Iowa.

December 3 | Davenport, 1855 | County Records

Dec 03, 2024 9m

The Daily Davenport Gazette, December 3, 1855, Davenport, Iowa.

November 19 | Council Bluffs, 1856 | Temperance Organization

Nov 19, 2024 10m

The Council Bluffs Chronotype, November 19, 1856, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

November 5 | Holstein, 1891 | On Top!

Nov 05, 2024 13m

The Holstein Advance, November 5, 1891, Holstein, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler: https://brendanleespengler.bandcamp.com/

October 30 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond…. Dreams Before Reality and Shots in Dark

Oct 30, 2024 9m

“The World Beyond . . . .Dreams Before Reality and Shots in Dark Are Among Unexplained Mysteries of Spiritualism” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 8.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 30, 1956, Waterloo,…

October 29 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond…. Surprise and Disillusion

Oct 29, 2024 7m

“The World Beyond . . . .Surprise—and Disillusion” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 7.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 29, 1956, Waterloo, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler:…

October 28 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond…. In Ghostly Procession, Dead ‘Return’ to Living

Oct 28, 2024 9m

“The World Beyond . . . . In Ghostly Procession, Dead ‘Return’ to Living” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 6.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 28, 1956, Waterloo, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler:…

October 26 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond….Ruth’s Relatives Rise to Haunt Her

Oct 26, 2024 7m

“The World Beyond . . . . Ruth’s Relatives Rise to Haunt Her” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 5. Waterloo Daily Courier, October 26, 1956, Waterloo, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler:…

October 25 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond….Mystery Mingles with Mistakes

Oct 25, 2024 7m

“The World Beyond . . . . Mystery Mingles with Mistakes in Ruth’s Seance Experiences with Remarkable ‘Father Murphy’” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 4.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 25, 1956, Waterloo,…

October 24 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond….Dead Relatives Bring Messages

Oct 24, 2024 8m

“The World Beyond . . . . Dead Relatives Bring Messages” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 3.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 24, 1956, Waterloo, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler:…

October 23 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond….Indian at Seance

Oct 23, 2024 9m

“The World Beyond . . . . Indian at Seance” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 2.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 23, 1956, Waterloo, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler: https://brendanleespengler.bandcamp.com/

October 22 | Waterloo, 1956 | The World Beyond….Do You Believe in Spiritualism?

Oct 22, 2024 7m

“The World Beyond . . . . Do You ‘Believe’ in Spiritualism?” by Ruth Montgomery. Part 1.Waterloo Daily Courier, October 22, 1956, Waterloo, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler:…

October 21 | Adel, 1908 | Chicago Champions Again

Oct 21, 2024 15m

Dallas County News, October 21, 1908, Adel, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler: https://brendanleespengler.bandcamp.com/

October 9 | Le Mars, 1879 | Six Persons in a Trance Three Days

Oct 09, 2024 9m

Le Mars Sentinel, October 9, 1879, Le Mars, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler: https://brendanleespengler.bandcamp.com/

October 8 | Des Moines, 1887 | Coercion in Iowa

Oct 08, 2024 18m

The Iowa State Register, October 8, 1887, Des Moines, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler: https://brendanleespengler.bandcamp.com/

October 5 | Muscatine, 1893 | Worse and Worse

Oct 05, 2024 16m

The Evening Journal, October 5, 1893, Muscatine, Iowa.Music by Brendan Lee Spengler: https://brendanleespengler.bandcamp.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Iowa's Newsworthy Past have?

Iowa's Newsworthy Past has published 343 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in History.

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Iowa's Newsworthy Past is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 13m.

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