In an era of big ag equipment, Lee recalls his experiences being on in on the ground level of the mechanized farming transformation.

Lee Kline's Iowa Notebook

Ploughing at Night

In Southeastern Iowa as Lee gives us a great option to enjoy the holiday in unique fashion at an historic church.

A cool place to celebrate July 4th

It's a trip down memory lane to a couple of visits Lee and his wife made to historical military cemetery's and the emotions he felt.

The true spirit of Memorial Day

We welcome Kimberly Car City as a new sponsor to Tractor Ride with a big time exclusive offer for Tractor Riders, Bob tells us about another Lake Rathbun protector and Iowa Storyteller Lee Kline's weekly visit.

Big Show Hour 2 6-22

In honor of Father's Day, Lee shares memories of his father.

Memories of my father (June 15, 2018)

Lee talks about painter Grant Wood and his vow to return to Iowa and paint authentic people, resulting in his masterwork, American Gothic.

Grant Wood's big decision (June 8, 2018)

Lee recounts a trip that he took to France and the value of traveling fast and traveling slow.

Traveling fast and slow (June 1, 2018)

Lee tells the story of his mother, her two middle names, and her case for sainthood

Remembering Mother

But at the time, not that anyone complained, but they did slow down the trip. Lee shares a couple of accidental travel mis-haps during his many trips with listeners

We laugh now

Lee remembers some of his observations about daily life from when he visited Israel

Everyday Life in Israel

Lee recalls his past trips abroad, including a surprising find in New Zealand

Vacation Notes

Lee thinks back to his youth, when all he needed to entertain himself was a place with a little water

Playing in the Draw

Lee ponders the wonders of the very start of civilization

Jericho and the Beginning of Civilization

Lee concludes his series on great communicators with a county agent getting hung up on by a woman and a Senator talking about chickens

On Not Being a Chicken and Speaking Up

Lee tells us about a Vermont farmer who told the tale about a man, his final hole, and a trusty John Deere

Storytellers: Paul Daniels

Iowa stories from WHO's master storyteller, Lee Kline

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Lee Kline's Iowa Notebook

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