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EventOctober 8 at 6:30 PM
Celebrate the new season of Iowa Life during an evening of insight and networking with inspiring Iowa leaders.
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Iowa Press
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
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.
Market to Market
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.
Market to Market
Assessing the risks of a possible spread of avian flu to humans. Solving the problem of safety when entering the bin. And, commodity market analysis with Don Roose.
Iowa Press
Adams County Auditor and President of the Iowa State Association of County Auditors Becky Bissell, and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discuss voting issues and the administration of the upcoming general election.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, the discussion will focus on doctor shortages, the challenges of recruiting physicians to rural Iowa and other healthcare related issues.
Market to Market
Francine makes landfall while a new batch of large wildfires erupt in California. The early impact of California’s Prop 12 on the hog industry. And, commodity market analysis with Kristi Van Ahn Kjeseth.
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.
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Are your ducks in a row? October 21-27 is National Estate Planning Week and we celebrate all month long.
On September 24 at 6:30 p.m., opera fans gathered at the Iowa PBS studios for a special preview and discussion of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents American Apollo.
It may still be warm out, but it will cool off before we know it. Your favorite dramas are back and ready to keep you glued to your screen. So cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and give these new seasons a binge!
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.
Iowa Life shines a spotlight on a group of young Iowans whose passion and dedication are remarkably transforming their communities.
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.
Iowa Life
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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.
Iowa Life
See how service dogs help veterans, meet a student inventor and visit Byron’s Bar.
Iowa Life
Explore the Underground Railroad Ride, the Groundswell Cafe and a non-profit in Clinton.
Iowa Life
Learn about girls wrestling, meet a makeup artist, and visit the last Ben Franklin store.
Iowa Life
Explore bird rehabilitation, visit Mediaverse Studios, and meet the Christofferson family.
Iowa Life
Explore breakdancing, a 1968 plane crash and community revitalization through the arts.
Iowa Life
Explore a culinary competition, a luthier, equine-assisted therapy, and piano restoration.
Dia De Los Muertos Traditions
Make your own tissue paper marigolds as part of your Día de los Muertos celebration and add to an ofrenda honoring your loved ones.
Pan de Muertos is an important component for many Day of the Dead celebrations and is often seen on the ofrendas honoring the deceased.
Learn about the tradition of creating an ofrenda and the significance of the items displayed.
News & Events
Iowa PBS's KRIN Channel 32, serving the Waterloo viewing area, will be out of service Wednesday, October 2 due to necessary tower work.
Iowa PBS continues to invest in the state’s youngest learners, today announcing 14 new communities to benefit from the Iowa PBS Ready for School initiative.
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.