Cordova Conversations
On the banks of the Mississippi River, Cordova, Illinois has the rich history of a small river town. This podcast collects stories of old along with new stories to preserve our local history. This podcast was started with a grant from Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities.
Episodes
13 episodes
Chatting with Children #1-Collaboration with Riverdale Elementary
Chatting with Children is a podcast from Mrs. Orr's 4th grade class at Riverdale Elementary. Cordova Library is partnering to teach podcasting skills and production skills. This episode discusses screen time for kids.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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9:30
Episode #12-Gerald "Gary" Fornero
Cordova Conversations talks with Gary Fornero. Gary is a long-time resident of Cordova, IL. This podcast is produced by Cordova District Library in Cordova, IL.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:59
Episode #11-Staff Spotlight Emmalyn Mueller
Cordova Conversations talks with Emmalyn Mueller, our Summer Intern. This podcast is produced by Cordova District Library in Cordova, IL.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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7:50
Episode #10-Harvey Sothmann
Cordova Conversations talks with Harvey Sothmann. Harvey is a Trustee on the Cordova Village Board. He talks about the riverfront development that will start in August. This podcast is produced by Cordova District Library in Cordova, IL.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:19
Episode #9-Ray Shackelford
Cordova Conversations talks with long time resident, Ray Shackelford. Ray is a WWII Veteran and American Legion member. Join us to listen to Bud's interview. This podcast is produced by Cordova District Library in Cordova, IL.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:55
Episode #8-Harlan "Bud" Poel
Cordova Conversations talks with long time resident, Bud Poel. Bud was born on a farm in Cordova and graduated with the Cordova High School's Class of 1948. Join us to listen to Bud's interview. This podcast is produced by Cordova District Libr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:14
Episode #7-Township Supervisor Candidates
This episode of Cordova Conversations interviews Margaret and Holly for the upcoming Cordova Township Supervisor election. They both answer questions about Cordova and why they want to be elected to the office.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:10
Episode #6-Staff Spotlight Kelly
This episode of Cordova Conversations features our staff member, Kelly. She will share what it was like growing up in Cordova and working for the library for many years.
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5:52
Episode #5-Staff Spotlight Sue & Monty
This episode of Cordova Conversations interviews our cleaning crew, Sue & Monty. They will share how they started working in the library and answer the staff spotlight questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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14:52
Episode #1-Introduction Podcast with Karen & Chalyn Staff Spotlight
This episode of Cordova Conversations has the Director, Karen and Community Engagement Librarian, Chalyn introducing the podcast. They will also tell you a bit about themselves with the Staff Spotlight questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:48
Episode #4-Pat Nicholson
Cordova Conversations interviews Pat Nicholson. Pat is a long time resident of Upper Rock Island County. In fact, Coe Township was named after her family!
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36:04
