Midwest Small Town

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Welcome to Midwest Small-Town Telling the story of Small Town USA - One town at a time.

  1. 5h ago

    The 9/11 Clock of Central City, Nebraska

    Join Midwest Small Town as we visit the moving 9/11 Memorial Clock in Central City, Nebraska, dedicated to all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We also share the story of Monte McCullough Hord, a 1973 Central City High School graduate who was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower when the attacks occurred. This episode explores how one Nebraska community continues to honor Monte's memory and ensure that the events of 9/11 are never forgotten.

  2. Jul 26

    Michigan's Ghost Lantern - "The Paulding Light" - Paulding, Michigan

    The Paulding Light: Michigan's Ghost Lantern | Midwest Small Town Podcast Deep in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Near Paulding, Michigan) a mysterious light has puzzled locals and visitors for generations. Is it the ghost of a railroad brakeman still searching the tracks? A lost spirit wandering the woods? Or is there a scientific explanation behind one of the Midwest's most famous legends? In this episode of Midwest Small Town, we explore the history, folklore, eyewitnessaccounts, and investigations surrounding the legendary Paulding Light. We'll separate fact from fiction, dive into the local stories that keep the mystery alive, and discuss why this strange phenomenon continues to draw curious travelers from across the country. Whether you're a fan of ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, small-town history, or Midwest folklore, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe for more stories from the Midwest's hidden towns, forgotten history, locallegends, and unexplained mysteries. Have you seen the Paulding Light? Share your experience in the comments! #PauldingLight #MichiganMysteries #UpperPeninsula #MidwestSmallTown#GhostStories #Paranormal #UrbanLegends #Michigan #SmallTownPodcast #UnexplainedMysteries #MidwestHistory

  3. Jul 12

    The Kansas Town That Built the World's Largest Ball of Twine

    In this episode of Midwest Small Town - Discover the story of the Kansas town that turned a simple piece of twine into a world-famous roadside attraction. From small-town determination to quirky Americana, learn how the largest ball of twine became a symbol of community pride, attracting curious travelers from across the country and proving that even the smallest towns can leave a big mark.

  4. Jul 5

    The Best Little Town in The West

    From the rich history of its beginning - from a French Aristocrat - to a future president of the United States... This "Best Little Town in the West" has quite the story to tell.

  5. Jun 26

    The Legend of Sinkhole Sam - of Inman, Kansas

    What lurks beneath the murky waters of a Kansas sinkhole? In this episode, we dive into the enduring legend of Sinkhole Sam, the elusive cryptid said to inhabit a deep, flooded sinkhole near Inman, Kansas. Described as a massive, serpent-like creature stretching anywhere from 15 to over 30 feet long, Sinkhole Sam has fueled local folklore for decades with tales of strange sightings, unexplained movements in the water, and whispers of a monster that refuses to be forgotten. We'll explore the origins of the legend, examine eyewitness accounts, separate fact from folklore, and discuss how a small Kansas town became home to one of America's lesser-known cryptids. Is Sinkhole Sam an undiscovered animal, a case of mistaken identity, or simply a story that has grown larger with each retelling? - or as one newspaper asked - is it a Ferpengurkle? Midwest Small Town Folklore story -- The citation for Dewey's article - Dewey, E. A. (1952, November 23). The Foopengerkle of the Big Sinkhole. The Salina Journal.

  6. Jun 7

    The Northern Most Small Town in America

    In this episode we tell the story of the northern most small town in America Angle Inlet, Minnesota And the only way to drive to the small town? Through Canada. Have you been to Angle Inlet? Drop a comment below - I'd love to hear about it. #Minnesotasmalltown #angleinlet #midwestsmalltown

  7. May 31

    The Ghost Town of Spring Ranch, Nebraska

    Telling the story of Spring Ranch - A Ghost Town in Nebraska - but one tied to some dark history in the American Great Plains. #Springranch #NebraskaGhostTown #ghosttown

  8. May 24

    The Lost Capital of Illinois

    Set along the Mississippi River, Kaskaskia is one of the Midwest’s most fascinating forgotten towns — once the capital of Illinois Territory and now nearly isolated by shifting river channels and time. In this episode of Midwest Small Town, we explore the rich French colonial history, devastating floods, and resilient spirit of a community that today is home to only a handful of residents, yet holds an outsized place in Midwestern history.

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Welcome to Midwest Small-Town Telling the story of Small Town USA - One town at a time.

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  • Creator
    Midwest Small Town
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Midwest Small Town
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