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Anticipation is growing for Iowa PBS’s upcoming gardening special. Gardening with Steil premieres on air and online Saturday, February 24 at 4 p.m. as part of Festival 2024.
Taking place February 17–19, February 23–March 3 and March 9–11, this year’s event features local productions, music events, popular dramas and more.
Andrew Batt is currently director of production and programming at Iowa PBS, a role he has held since 2022.
This Week
Iowa Press
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque), discusses the 2024 legislative session, Democratic senators’ priorities and other political news.
Market to Market
Warmer temperatures take hold across much of the country. A new wave of farmers joins widespread European protests. Having that difficult talk with your elders - farm transitions. And, commodity market analysis with Ted Seifried.
Studio 3 LIVE
The NOLA Jazz Band’s blues and jazz stylings capture the spirit of New Orleans music.
The Film Lounge
Carry It with Me is a short narrative drama about one young woman picking up the pieces after a breakup. Created by Alyson O’Hara, Des Moines.
The Film Lounge
Sayah documents the struggles of a young woman navigating career decisions in a world seemingly not designed for her. Created by Hannah Rosalie Wright, Des Moines.
The Film Lounge
Five Iowa filmmaker projects and a spotlight on the Mediaverse Studios in Marengo, Iowa.
The Film Lounge
Blades of Betrayal is an action short inspired by long-form Samurai stories about the heritage of Japan. Created by Paul Murphy and Gavin Smith, Indianola.
The Film Lounge
Spotlight on the Mediaverse Studios in Marengo, Iowa.
The Film Lounge
PACK is an experimental documentary that strives to match the energy and artistic vision that goes into creating a work of art. Created by John Hennessy Baker, Des Moines.
Stories
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.
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season? We're offering a wide range of holiday programming, from celebratory music to delicious holiday recipes and more! Make sure to tune in to see all there is to offer.
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.
Embrace the spirit of the season with our curated collection of recipes. Each dish is full of flavor and sure to make everyone come back for seconds.
Warm your heart this fall with PBS programs all about the ties that bind families through triumph and tribulation.
In the next installment of Historic Buildings of Iowa, we look at Meredith Willson's boyhood home, the last place Buddy Holly performed and more.
We'll have a variety of dramas, musical concerts, cooking shows and other DIYs, plus the best Iowa stories around.
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.
FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips
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.
People with heritages from all over the world call Iowa home. Let's learn about a few of those cultures.
Learn about Iowa’s geology and ancient past by exploring land features and fossilized creatures.