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Governor's Press Conferences
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds presents her daily press conference.
Jun 18, 2020
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds presents her daily press conference regarding COVID-19.
Jun 10, 2020
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds presents her daily press conference regarding COVID-19.
Jun 4, 2020
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds presents her daily press conference regarding COVID-19.
Jun 2, 2020Your Questions Answered
Iowa Press Special: Coronavirus | Mental health, food insecurity & agriculture economy
On this Iowa Press Special: Coronavirus, a panel of experts participate in a live discussion of the pandemic’s impact on mental health, food insecurity and the...
Apr 24, 2020
57 min
Iowa Press Special: Coronavirus | Small Business Issues
A panel of economic and business experts participate in a discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iowa small businesses, and answer viewer questions submitted via email and social media.
Apr 17, 2020
57 min
Coronavirus in Iowa
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Wander & Wonder
Ongoing
Our world still looks a little different these days, but there are still plenty of ways for families to enjoy our state, have fun and learn together! Let us help you (safely) wander the state and wonder about new information and ideas out there.
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Blank Park Zoo
Ongoing
Educators will conduct educational activities, have live keeper chats, and display live webcams of the animals that live at the zoo.
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Send us a video!
Ongoing
Are you home, a little bored and having cabin fever? We have a job for you! Go outside and shoot up to a 15 second, horizontal video of you and your family.
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Stay Inspired
EPISODE | FATHER BRUNKAN'S GRANDFATHER CLOCKS
As a priest and educator Monsignor Walter Brunkan has been a lasting influence in his northeastern Iowa communities for decades.
Nov 6, 2019
7 min
Chef Lynn's Lemonade | Iowa Ingredient from Home
With spring upon us, Chef Lynn was inspired to make a fun twist with lemonade.
Apr 10, 2020
2 min
Starting a Vegetable Garden | Gardening with Steil
Is this year the one where you finally get a vegetable garden going? Aaron Steil from Gardening with Steil has the tips to get you started with confidence!
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May 14, 2020
2 min
Virtual Dancing | The Helpers Next Door
When Adonica Struhar, director of The Spotlight School of Dance, realized the the impact COVID-19 was going to have, she quickly switched her studio classes to virtual...
May 15, 2020
5 min
Masks for the Frontlines | The Helpers Next Door
Article:
With a talent for organization, and a heart longing to help, Jess Mazour felt she had a role to play in helping solve the COVID-19 crisis. Inspired by her friend, an emergency room nurse in need of more masks, Jess started a Facebook group called Masks for the Frontlines Iowa.
Front Porch Project | The Helpers Next Door
Article:
As a photographer, Lisa Sawtelle enjoys following other photographers on social media. Recently, some images caught her eye, and she began to wonder how she might do something similar. What she noticed was something called the “Front Porch Project."
Housing the Heroes | The Helpers Next Door
Article:
For many years, Laurie Tigges worked as a nurse on the front lines at Des Moines metro hospitals. She recently left health care to join her family’s business — running a bed-and-breakfast in Adel and restoring homes in the area.
Connecting Beyond the Classroom | The Helpers Next Door
Article:
Darren Hanna is a boots on the ground, ditch the suit, grab a raincoat and a smile type of leader. After many years in education, and now in his first year as superintendent of Emmetsburg Community School District, he knows what’s important for a school family: connection.
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Featured Resource
Is your child’s school closed due to coronavirus concerns? PBS KIDS’ new weekday newsletter offers activities and tips you can use to help kids play and learn at home.