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Life on the Illinois Prairie

Wendy Fleming Dexter

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40:19

Michael Richards is the owner of Richards Farm...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/05/21

Michael shares the rich history of Richards Farm as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary. He also shares about their two restaurants in Terre Haute, Indiana, M. Moggers and The Stables.

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33:19

Good grief

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/05/14

Wendy discusses the types of grief we all deal with in our lives. Not all grief is about the loss of life or even a living thing

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58:26

Scott and Sonja Wattles are educators formerly...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/05/07

Scott shares how he started performing as Elvis and the formation of the well-known band, The Blue Suede Crew. He and Sonja share about Scott's aortic dissection and how that challenge affected their lives and increased their faith.

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25:04

Be a Blood Donor

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/04/30

Wendy shares the paramount importance of donating blood. Blood supplies are at an all-time low. Don't wait to realize this until you or a loved one needs blood.

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59:25

Brian Daniell is a retired CPA and is currently a...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/04/23

Brian shares his family's decades long connection to Bernadini's Fruit Market, later Daniell's. We discuss the ups and downs in the family business.

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45:01

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/04/16

Wendy talks about her father and what a special place he played in her heart.

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58:25

Connie Jones is the Secretary/Treasurer for the Coles...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/04/09

When Connie Jones lost her husband, Gary, to lingering effects of Agent Orange, she channeled her grief into becoming the co-founder of Coles County Veterans Support Coalition.

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43:13

Ann Bruehler of Ann Morris Bruehler Portrayals

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/04/02

Ann tells how her interest in theatre came about and how that interest led her to her portrayals of historic figures. She shares about her other theatre experiences in the Charleston area.

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46:54

Lori Henderson is the Tourism and Special Events...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/03/26

Lori and I discuss special upcoming events happening in the Charleston area. She is also plays a big role at Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site at Lerna.

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30:22

Allie Easter is owner of Allie's Gift & Garden in...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/03/19

Allie established her career on the east coast but returned to central Illinois. She is always looking ahead and as a greenhouse owner she has to plan ahead for the coming season.

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66:34

Nancy Hays adds author to her many accomplishments

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/03/12

Nancy shares about her book Riding For America about Black jockey Isaac Burns Murphy. She explains how Isaac's story appeals to all ages.

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53:12

Ronnie Negro is the drummer for the Eagles tribute...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/03/05

Ronnie Negro is a professional drummer with a background in theatre performance. He started at a substitute drummer for EagleMania, but transitioned to full time in 2016

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57:47

Tom Daughhetee and Patty Richards share Casey's plans...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/02/26

Learn about The Big 250, Casey Celebrates America! The town known for Big Things has Big Things planned for America turning 250 this summer!

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47:15

Richard Goodall - Indiana Native who won America's...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/02/19

Richard Goodall is a Terre Haute, Indiana native who won Season 19 of America's Got Talent in 2024. We talk about how Richard uses his fame to promote hope and to help children and veterans.

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59:30

Alexander Benishek is the Community Development and...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/02/12

Alex talks about dealing with blighted properties in Mattoon and explains why it takes so long to institute changes. He also talks about his time serving with the Peace Corps in North Macedonia.

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31:52

Britt Mosley is the owner of Blessing N Every Braid

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/02/05

Brittany Mosley has opened Blessing N Every Braid in Mattoon, making it the first shop in Mattoon to cater to braids. She explains how braiding is an art and how she combined her gift for braiding with an education to open her own shop.

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31:55

When Bad Customer Service Happens to Good Women

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/01/29

Wendy shares some bad customer service stories from family members. She also tells about her frustrating experience with her local electric cooperative as well as some outlandish estimates for a standby generator.

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20:58

Embrace the Walk of Peace

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/01/22

Wendy shares her thoughts and insights into ways to find peace in today's chaotic world She recommends following the Walk for Peace.

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43:59

Ed Yoder in the Construction Manager at Illinois...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/01/15

Ed Yoder returns to the show, sharing about his experience of living in three different Amish communities. He gives updates about the ongoing construction of the Visitor's Center at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center, near Chesterville, Illinois. He also gives us a glimpse of his trip to Switzerland, that coincided with the 500th anniversary of the birth of Anabaptism, the precursor to the Old Order Amish.

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58:04

Lindsey shares her experiences with TNR (Trap,...

Life on the Illinois Prairie ·

2026/01/08

Lindsey started the Facebook group The Sullivan, Illinois TNR Battle in an effort to educate the public and city officials of the benefits of TNRing cats. She shares her knowledge and expertise about TNRing of feral cats and the frustration of working with a mayor and city council whose minds are closed to change.

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