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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
    EpisodeSeason2024
    Live coverage of the 2024 World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.
    Iowa Life
    EpisodeSeason2Episode201
    Explore cowboy mounted shooting, a music publisher and an after-school skate club.
    Iowa Press
    SpecialSeason8Episode801
    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.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5208
    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.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5008
    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.
    The Pope's Visit to Iowa
    Documentary
    Follow the logistical and spiritual planning for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Iowa.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5207
    Ryan Melton (D-Nevada), candidate for congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District discusses his campaign and policy positions.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5007
    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.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5006
    Tariffs return to the campaign trail and are being aimed at an agricultural giant. Rural health care options become more scarce. And, commodity market analysis with Dan Hueber.

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Iowa Life

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.

News & Events

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.
Iowa PBS was honored at the 56th Annual Public Media Awards of the National Educational Telecommunications Association last night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Iowa PBS won the award in the Community Engagement: Local Project category for localizing a national project with an equally compelling and engaging local project.