Spirit of the Heartland (2005-2010)

The Spirit of the Heartland is a program produced by host Joyce Woodworth and Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) Studios. The series ran between 2005-2010. The Spirit of the Heartland was hosted by Joyce Woodworth. The programs cover a variety of topics: art, architecture, business, cooking, crafts, events, gardens, history, interviews, organizations, performances, schools, and tours. Streaming access is possible through a partnership with HBC and Winona State University Krueger Library.

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120. History: Thompson Dredge

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth sees the Dredge Thompson in action, learns the history of navigation on the river, and finds out how and why a dredge is so important to that navigation. Guests: Dan Krumholz, Jim Maybach, Mike Siebel

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-4, 2006.
124. History: Winona Historical Society

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the Winona Historical Society and museum, visits the archives, and speaks with the director about Winona Historical Society’s contribution to the Heartland. There is a second video that includes the plan for the new building, No. 115, entitled " New Winona Historical Society": Guests: Jo Linnee, Walt Bennick, Mark Peterson, Joan Soranno

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-5, 2007.
125. History: Winona National Bank

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the Winona National Bank with the current president and learns the history of this bank designed in the Prairie School-Egyptian Revival style of architecture. Guests: Jack Richter

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-10, 2010.
127. History: Woodlawn Cemetery

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the history of the cemetery and sees actors take on the persona of some of the people buried there. Part 1 & 2. Guest: Mark Peterson

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-1, 2005.
128. Interviews: Children's Christmas

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth interviews preschool children from St. Matthews and Goodview Schools about holiday spirit. Guests: Karen Rossin, Tina Rivers, Preschool students of St. Matthews School and children in Goodview Community Education Program

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-3, 2006.
131. Interviews: Geocaching

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Great River Bluffs State Park and Lake Winona with the Great River Bluffs Park Manager to learn about geocaching. Guests: Rick Samples, Robert Pack

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-5, 2009.
135. Interviews: Kensington 90's

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth interviews with ten Winona women in their 90’s and learns the history of the apartment building they live in, which used to be the Winona Hotel. Guests:Marion Janikowski, Marion Stanislawski, Thelma Canar, Marian Thiewes, Evelyn Opsahl, Dolores Gallagher, Margaret Trubl, Audrey Morgan, Mable Beach, Evelyn Kasten, Dorothy Meinke

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-4, 2008.
138. Interviews: Vietnam Veterans

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth listens to the story from two Vietnam veterans who now travel back to Vietnam for humanitarian purposes. Guests: James Bambenek and John Borman

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-2, 2005.
139. Interviews: Women of Purpose

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth meets the Winona women behind the nude calendar made to raise money and awareness for cancer and multiple sclerosis. Guests: Jennie Rafferty, Michelle Nester, Gaby Peterson, Michelle Nelson, Julie Geiger Schultz, Deb Skarlupka, Lou Landowski, Kathy Jarvinen, Julianne Schwemer, Laura Logas, Sarah Crawford, Beth Carrier

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, IH-1, 2005.
143. Organizations: Camp Winnebago

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours Camp Winnebago in Caledonia, Minnesota, which provides an outdoor experience for people with special needs. Guests: Theresa Buroughs, John Davis, Marco Oliviera, Jesse Soderstrom, Chris Carlson

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-1, 2005.
146. Organizations: Experience Works

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about this national organization that provides training and jobs for low-income seniors. Guests: Nancy Henry, Sylvia Hatcher, Rita Dingfelder, Dorothy Mueller, Shirley Beck, Mary Hough,Joni Anderson, Ruth Volkman, Edith Whitmore, Kathleen Hundorf, Jane Peplinski, Bonnie Clark, Mary Pitcelor

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-2, 2006.
147. Organizations: Grace Place

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the history of Grace Place, which started as a home for unwed mothers and grew into a self-founded organization, it helps families in need. Guests: Carla Burton, Andy Bickford, Dale Camer, Crystal and Joanne, Jessica Horton, Susana Venegas, Sarah and Gooch Olcott, Alyce Van Kirk

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-5, 2010.
148. Organizations: Habitat for Humanity Women Build

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about the over one hundred women who raised the funds for constructing a home built for a single mom and her two sons. Guests:Stephanie Orr, Tyrena Ostrander, Coleen Peplinski and women builders of Habitat for Humanity homes.

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-8, 2010.
149. Organizations: Home & Community Options

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns what Home and Community Options does for Winona’s special people of need and how their performance of “Bye Bye Birdie” is involved. Guests: Roger Buege, James and John, Jean Heebner, Janice Turek, Rebecca Brewbecker, Beth Chick, Amanda MacCastlin and Nick, Paul Ebner Troy, John, Mary, Eddie, and Joan

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-3, 2007.
151. Organizations: Laird Norton Addition

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth learns about the connection between the Laird Norton Lumber Company and the new addition to the Historical Society as well as the community involvement in funding the project. Guests: Laurie Lucas, Mark Peterson, Wayne Hammer, Pete Woodworth

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-6, 2010.
152. Organizations: Mentor Programs

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about four mentor programs in Winona; Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Miller Mentoring, Restorative Justice, and the Rotary Shadow Program. Guests: Lisa Lundquist, Bill Baker and Cody, Bonnie Kelley and Noel, Joyce Packard, Cindi Althoff, Shelly Nelson and Samara, Ben and Mike, Brittany and Elaina, Vanessa Schoen

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-4, 2009.
160. Organizations: Winona History Center Grand Opening Event

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth attends the grand opening of the new 4.5-million-dollar addition to the Winona Historical Society. Guests: Joan Seranno, Mark Peterson, Ron Wanek and the Joyce Wanek family, Ben Golden, Barb and Steve Slaggie, Laurie Lucas, Rod Nelson, Peter Flick, Karin Sonneman, Miki and Dan Barr, Anah Nelson, Carol Heyl

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, OH-7, 2010.
166. Performances: Dancing with Winona Stars Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Jefferson’s Pub, which hosts over 500 people to watch ten community members dance for ten Winona charities to hip hop, swing, Broadway, and tango. Guests: Mary Hansel Parlin, Tim Gleason, Dr.Carlos Morales, Josh Dittharde, Jeremy Miller, Jake Wagner, Lauren Mikula, Jean Jorde, Kim Moss Tiffany Kalmus, Paul Ebner, Julie Sagan, Kenyatta Blount

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, PH-4, 2009.
167. Performances: Drops, Dialogue & Drama

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth views 1/3 of the hand-painted stage drops at the Masonic Temple’s theater as Theater du Mississippi presents a program to match. Guests: Sarah Aydlett, Kathy Peterson, Maggie Jacqumin

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, PH-1, 2005.
169. Performances: Gotta Dance Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about Gotta Dance, a small dance studio on the west end of Winona with 250 students, and enjoys their springtime show performances from dancers of all ages.Guests: Kim Moss, Parents and Dancers of Gotta Dance Studio

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, PH-3, 2009.
172. Performances: Rob Gonzalez Flood Show

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns how Winona State University’s (WSU) Recreational Programming class brought Rob Gonzalez, a singer-songwriter, to Winona to raise money for flood relief. Guests: Rob Gonzalez and Dave Wright

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, PH-2, 2007.
180. Schools: Building Schools In Vietnam Parts 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth travels to Vietnam with four Winona High School seniors to dedicate a preschool they built by raising funds in Winona. Guests: Brennan Meier, Steve Giebel, Jillian Blank, Do Nguyen, John Borman, Richard Wolfgram, Dodie Gaines.

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, SH-3, 2008.
183. Schools: Composite Schools

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns how Winona became one of the largest composite manufacturing towns with a focus on Winona State University’s (WSU) Composite Materials Engineering School. Guests: Hugh Miller, Stan Prosen, Dr. Fariborz Parsi, Dr. Judith Ramaley, Dr. Beckry Abdel-Magid, Steve Mack, and Professors and Students of WSU Composite Engineering Department

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, SH-1, 2006.
189. Schools: University on the River

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth takes a trip on the River Explorer with Cal Fremling, Winona State University (WSU) and river expert, to learn about geology, ecology, and more. Guest: Cal Fremling

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, SH-2, 2007.