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Charity Nebbe shares cultural gems and inspiring stories in the season 2 premiere.

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    World Food Prize Laureate
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    Live coverage of the 2024 World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.
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    Explore cowboy mounted shooting, a music publisher and an after-school skate club.
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    Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race on Monday, October 14 at 8 p.m. at the Iowa PBS studios in Johnston, Iowa.
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    Milton makes landfall with high winds, storm surge and power outages. The increasing cost to fight a decades-old disease in the hog industry. And commodity market analysis with Naomi Blohm.
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    On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather together experienced Iowa political journalists for a reporters roundtable. We'll discuss campaigns, voting and election issues, and other political news.
    The Pope's Visit to Iowa
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    Follow the logistical and spiritual planning for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Iowa.
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    Helene crosses a grim milestone. A port strike arrives at a pivotal time in the shipping calendar. And, a major government report arrives at harvest. Double the analysis with Matthew Bennett and Ted Seifried.
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    Ryan Melton (D-Nevada), candidate for congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District discusses his campaign and policy positions.
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    J. Ann Selzer, public opinion pollster, will discuss a variety of political races and issues surveyed for the latest The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll.

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Dia De Los Muertos Traditions

Digital Short
Make your own tissue paper marigolds as part of your Día de los Muertos celebration and add to an ofrenda honoring your loved ones.
Digital Short
Pan de Muertos is an important component for many Day of the Dead celebrations and is often seen on the ofrendas honoring the deceased.
Digital Short
Learn about the tradition of creating an ofrenda and the significance of the items displayed.

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College Wrestling returns to Iowa PBS in 2025. Usher in a new era of wrestlers as College Wrestling makes its triumphant return showcasing five exciting small college duals, including powerhouse programs from Division II, Division III and the NAIA.
Iowa PBS will host Iowa Press Debates: 1st Congressional District on Monday, October 21 at 8 p.m. at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston, Iowa.
Discover more of Iowa’s diverse people, cultures and stories when season 2 of Iowa PBS’s magazine-style series Iowa Life premieres Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.