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Iowa PBS’s upcoming series Road Trip Iowa takes you on an adventure across Iowa's scenic byways, showcasing the historic sites, unique attractions and natural beauty along the way.
The hit PBS series' 2024 production tour to stop in Urbandale on June 10 while filming for its 29th season.
Andrew Batt is currently director of production and programming at Iowa PBS, a role he has held since 2022.
This Week
Studio 3 LIVE
Avey Grouws Band brings their roots and blues sound and powerful vocals to the stage.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss what's happening in the Iowa Legislature and other local political news.
Market to Market
The West is reminded Winter is still in season. Fair play comes to the stockyards and poultry barns. Hog producers look for brighter days ahead. And, commodity market analysis with Matthew Bennett.
Iowa Life
Explore the Underground Railroad Ride, the Groundswell Cafe and a non-profit in Clinton.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss legislation related to the area education agencies system, what the bills would do and why supporters want to see change.
Studio 3 LIVE
Art pop musician Sen Morimoto blends jazz, indie rock and R&B into an ever-evolving style.
Market to Market
Flying sparks are blamed for Texas fires as the Grain Belt stays dry. USDA rolls out a new rule for packers. Plus an in-depth look at the livestock market with Ross Baldwin and commodity market analysis with Jeff French.
Iowa Life
See how service dogs help veterans, meet a student inventor and visit Byron’s Bar.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The North Linn Lynx take on the Newell-Fonda Mustangs for the 1A title.
Stories
Stream and celebrate Women's History Month with individuals who left an indelible mark on this world.
Peter Tubbs, producer of our latest documentary, talks about the work that went into telling the story of the war of inventions in the ag industry.
Iowa has a proud and fascinating history - take a look at some of your streaming options to enjoy our state's history month.
We're kicking off Festival 2024 this month with an exciting lineup of programs that showcase the rich tapestry of Iowa's culture, cherished music from around the country and informative programs that help enhance your life.
If you’re looking for PBS shows that feature strong female leads, look no further!
Calling all music lovers! Celebrate season one of Studio 3 LIVE with us! Each week, we will host a giveaway where one lucky Iowan will receive a Studio 3 LIVE prize pack, including the album from one of the featured bands this season and exclusive show swag.
In the face of community violence, Sesame Street and Meet the Helpers offers resources for helping children.
We’ve watched some of our favorite actors and actresses walk the red carpet. But did you know that some of these stars got their start on PBS or have come to star in PBS shows after their big breaks?
Market to Market has compiled farm sounds that they've gathered while covering rural America and are offering an audio experience you can enjoy via Alexa devices and apps.
If you enjoy libations as part of the holiday season, we have a lovely collection of classic holiday drink recipes and an upcoming virtual event just for you.
Be sure to check out some of our programming to learn more about Indigenous American culture.
Iowa Life
Iowa Life
Explore a unique town festival, prairie restoration, and a newspaper serving Black Iowans.
Iowa Life
Visit a farmer who raises peacocks, meet a professor who hiked across the state to document historical changes in Iowa, and learn how one northeast Iowa organization helps immigrants and refugees.
Iowa Life
Meet a juggler from southeast Iowa and four women organizing a student run fashion show.
Iowa Life
Explore public art, meet a world-renowned woodcarver, and visit a rock ’n’ roll summer camp.
Iowa Life
Learn how the emerald ash borer is impacting Iowa neighborhoods, meet a comic book artist who is writing a new
series aimed at kids, learn about an inspiring musician and dancer, and take a ride on a train in Missouri Valley.
Iowa Life
Explore the lyceum movement, refugee support and the history behind one Iowa love story.
Iowa Life
Iowans celebrate the holidays in diverse ways — with food, flowers, friendship and song.
Iowa Life
See how service dogs help veterans, meet a student inventor and visit Byron’s Bar.
Iowa Life
Explore the Underground Railroad Ride, the Groundswell Cafe and a non-profit in Clinton.
FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips
People with heritages from all over the world call Iowa home. Let's learn about a few of those cultures.
The Underground Railroad wasn't underground and it wasn't a railroad. It was a network of people who supported freedom seekers, the routes they traveled and the places they stayed. Let's learn more about Iowa's role.
Learn about Iowa’s geology and ancient past by exploring land features and fossilized creatures.
Just like our bodies are fueled with food, the electricity that we've come to rely on are fueled from many different sources.
Prairies once covered the Iowa landscape, but now they are rare and almost extinct in Iowa. Let's learn why prairies are important and how to care for them.
Agriculture is the science of cultivating soil, growing plants and crops, and raising livestock.