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Johnston, IA – Set in the lavish world of 18th century France, virtue and corruption collide in this IPTV exclusive production. Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Manon will premiere Friday, September 30 at 8:30 p.m. on statewide IPTV. Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Manon is a stunning re-working of a rarely performed masterpiece. The choice between young love and the allure of life’s temptations leads to a descent from innocence to desperation. The opera tells the story of the young, beautiful and impulsive Manon. “She (Manon) is just like the Paris that created her,” said Stage Director...

The hour-long film will premiere Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m.

Super Heroes! Program Receives Honorable Mention

Dan Miller presented with award named in his honor by PBS President & CEO

LIVE coverage Friday, July 22 beginning at 10 a.m.

The spotlight falls on Iowa girls’ high school athletics in this edition of Teen Spotlight .

IPTV Production Technician Brent Willett has won a 2016 Bronze Award in the 37th Annual Telly Awards. The award, announced this month, was in the category of "Film/Video –TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – Use of Graphics.” Brent’s entry was called “IPTV Show Opens Composite” and included the opening animated graphics for: IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Volleyball Championships , Iowa Ingredient , Cinema Iowa , Iowa’s Century Farms , Romeo + Juliet: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities , Timeless Tractors: The Collectors and Fair 2015 . Willett joined over 13,000 entrants from...

The Film Lounge to showcase short, independent films by Iowa artists