You wouldn't know it now but Marion County, IA was built on coal mining. Local historian Doug Wilson is an incredible source of information on Coal Mining in the county as well as other localities in Iowa. Here is my three part interview with Doug.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
The beautiful rolling southern Iowa landscape has been created by glaciers, wind, and erosion. Geologists call the natural area the Southern Iowa Drift Plain. I write from the center of the Drift Plain, from Marion County, about this unique natural and cultural setting. I am a native Iowan, an anthropologist, and work in radio for KNIA/KRLS in Knoxville/Pella. I am also the author of "Yellow Cab," among other work.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
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