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The Pope's Visit to Iowa
John Torpy, producer of The Pope's Visit to Iowa, discusses what it was like to work on a project about a key moment in Iowa's history with its first, and only, papal visit.
Iowa Press
James Craig, superintendent at Cardinal Community School District (Eldon), and Dan Maeder, superintendent for both Davis County Community School District (Bloomfield) and Moulton-Udell Community School District, discuss four-day school weeks.
Market to Market
A deep look at the lab working to unravel the mystery of HPAI. We begin our series of look backs of our first fifty seasons. And, commodity market analysis with Ted Seifried.
Fair
The Bill Riley Talent Search showcases the impressive talents of young Iowans from across our state, and it's one of the most entertaining traditions at the Iowa State Fair.
Iowa Press
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses some of the lawsuits she has recently filed or joined, as well as other work the attorney general’s office is doing.
Market to Market
A sweltering end to August comes with a strong dose of severe weather. A look at producers growing their own grains and markets. And, commodity market analysis with Sue Martin.
Market to Market
Transportation issues appear as harvest looms. How clothing manufacturers have survived in rural America while others unraveled. And, commodity market analysis with Chris Robinson.
Iowa Press
Donna Hoffman and Chris Larimer, professors of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, discuss the presidential campaigns and Iowa congressional and statehouse races.
Fair
Highlights include: Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off, Husband Calling Contest, Hat Parade, Chess Tournament, Little Hands on the Farm, Cookout Contest, Flower Identification Contest, Whistling Contests, The Ice Cream Show, Stock Dog Trials, DNR Archery, 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions.
Stories
Walter Presents is a curated collection of award-winning international drama, hand-picked by Walter Iuzzolino, a TV connoisseur who has scoured the globe for compelling hits.
On a warm final day at the Iowa State Fair, STEM Day was center stage on the Grand Concourse, with other contests and happenings continuing around the fairgrounds.
While our crews were wrapping up our final nightly show covering Fair 2024, there were a number of Saturday events to capture and moments to cherish.
While our Fair 2024 video crews were out in smaller numbers today - covering the Husband Calling Contest and the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off - we were still able to capture fairgoers having a blast.
The antiques and collectibles at Pioneer Hall attract fairgoers of all ages.
If some of our favorite PBS KIDS characters went to the Iowa State Fair, where would they go?
On the second Thursday of the Iowa State Fair, our crews were with 4-H Goat Show, the Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, the Whistling Contest and more.
For over 50 years, we've passionately shared the magic of the Iowa State Fair with you, capturing countless moments that have gone viral! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of our all-time favorites.
Morning rain cleared to a cloudy day at the Iowa State Fair as our crews covered events like the Stock Dog Trials, the Hat Parade, the Illuminator and more.
Our crews enjoyed filming for a number of new features and many time-honored traditions happened across the Fair.
Our series Road Trip Iowa has taken an adventure across Iowa's scenic byways, enjoying the historic sites, unique attractions and natural beauty along the way. Here are our top 5 stops when visiting the Iowa State Fair.
Monday, Aug. 12 brought our crews out to cover Little Hands on the Farm, the Cowboy Bootcamp, on the street interviews and more while fair fans dodged the rain while looking at exhibits and events indoors and out.
Road Trip Iowa
Road Trip Iowa
Discover Iowa’s cultural and agricultural heritage on the Western Skies Scenic Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Take an adventure along Iowa’s southern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Go for a drive on Iowa’s northern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Visit treasures along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Lansing to Dubuque.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore highlights on Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Dubuque to Davenport.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover Iowa’s charm and beauty along the southern portion of the Great River Road.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore the unique cultures of multiple ethnic communities along the Iowa River valley.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore more than just Madison County’s famous covered bridges along this scenic byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Take a road trip through time, from a legendary two-lane blacktop to the remnant prairie.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover sights the Maquoketa River has carved on the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway.
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.
News & Events
Iowa PBS's transmitter KRIN Channel 32, serving the Waterloo viewing area will be intermittently out of service beginning September 11 due to necessary tower work. The Iowa PBS crew will work diligently to limit the outage as much as possible, which is expected to conclude in the following 2-3 weeks.
In October 1979, Pope John Paul II made his first trip to the United States as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. A passionate invitation written by one Iowa farmer caught the attention of the Holy Father, setting in motion a breathtaking and unprecedented event for the state.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter today announced the 2024 Emmy® Award nominees. Iowa PBS received seven nominations.