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Behind the Blue Ribbon
Camping on the fairgrounds is one of the strongest and longest Iowa State Fair traditions. Meet a family who goes all out decorating their campsite on this extra story from our documentary Behind the Blue Ribbon.
Iowa Girls State Softball Championships
The Williamsburg Raiders play the Dubuque Wahlert Golden Eagles for the 3A title.
Behind the Blue Ribbon
Go behind the scenes with the producers of Behind the Blue Ribbon, the new Iowa PBS documentary celebrating the hardworking people who make the Iowa State Fair possible.
Iowa Girls State Softball Championships
The Clarksville Indians play the Wayne Lady Falcons for the 1A title.
Market to Market
As the August 1 tariff deadline looms, more trade deals emerge. Producers come to the Hill as members of Congress take another run at Prop 12. Finding a simple strategy to lower water temperatures and open up new habitat. And, commodity market analysis with Naomi Blohm.
Iowa Girls State Softball Championships
The West Lyon Wildcats play the Van Meter Bulldogs for the 2A title.
Iowa Girls State Softball Championships
The Linn-Mar Lions play the Waukee Northwest Wolves for the 5A title.
Iowa Girls State Softball Championships
The Pella Dutch play the North Polk Comets for the 4A title.
Market to Market
The tariff impact starts to emerge in government reports. Permanently protecting land for agriculture’s use. And, commodity market analysis with Ted Seifried.
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Stories
This Fourth of July, we celebrate the spirit of independence.
From Clinton’s logging history to enterprising local artists, we have enjoyed spotlighting the stories in and around this picturesque town.
We've put together a fantastic lineup of concerts every Friday night this summer.
From local orgs supporting their community’s needs to historic buildings with intriguing origins, we have enjoyed spotlighting Cedar Rapids.
With the premiere of Walking With Dinosaurs on Iowa PBS this month, you might be wondering if there were ever any dinosaurs walking around what would become our own backyards. The short answer is yes! The long answer is fascinating.
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the dads in our lives than with a list of some of the best fictional and non-fictional fathers on PBS?
Iowa's bootlegging history is a patchwork of colorful characters who turned necessity into enterprise during prohibition.
Discover cultural and historical landmarks along western Iowa's Lincoln Highway.
Take a stroll through some of the most memorable PBS weddings—from the heartwarming to the heart-wrenching—streaming now on the PBS app.
Discover cultural and historical landmarks along central Iowa's Lincoln Highway.
Take a look at some of our recent stories from Winterset, Iowa, a picture-perfect small town nestled in the rolling hills of Madison County.
Take a look at some of our recent stories from Dubuque, Iowa, where we reveal the character of this storied river town.
Road Trip Iowa
Road Trip Iowa
Discover cultural and historical landmarks along western Iowa's Lincoln Highway.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover cultural and historical landmarks along central Iowa's Lincoln Highway.
Road Trip Iowa
Journey through time on this historic stretch of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover uniquely Midwestern history and culture on this stretch of the Lincoln Highway.
Road Trip Iowa
Follow in the footsteps of Iowa's earliest settlers on the Historic Hills Scenic Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore the limestone and the landscapes that inspired Iowa's best-known artist.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore the hilly terrain and expansive views along the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover Iowa’s unique and natural landmarks on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore the River Bluffs loop to learn Iowa history through breathtaking scenery.
Road Trip Iowa
Experience the beauty of northeast Iowa on the Driftless Area Scenic Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover sights the Maquoketa River has carved on the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Take a road trip through time, from a legendary two-lane blacktop to the remnant prairie.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore more than just Madison County’s famous covered bridges along this scenic byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore the unique cultures of multiple ethnic communities along the Iowa River valley.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover Iowa’s charm and beauty along the southern portion of the Great River Road.
Road Trip Iowa
Explore highlights on Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Dubuque to Davenport.
Road Trip Iowa
Visit treasures along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Lansing to Dubuque.
Road Trip Iowa
Go for a drive on Iowa’s northern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Take an adventure along Iowa’s southern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Road Trip Iowa
Discover Iowa’s cultural and agricultural heritage on the Western Skies Scenic Byway.
Wander & Wonder
Wander & Wonder
Make your own bubble solution with these simple ingredients.
Wander & Wonder
Plan a trip around Iowa by making a travel collage.
Wander & Wonder
Abby and Zoey celebrate their friendship by designing bracelets for each other.
Wander & Wonder
Abby and her friend Augie celebrate Earth Day and spring by making a bird feeder.
Wander & Wonder
Learn about growing food and making a pizza... with ingredients from the dirt.
Wander & Wonder
Abby and Braelyn visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to discover the parts of a flower and the important role flowers play in pollination.
Wander & Wonder
Abby and Alana visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to discover that plants have lots of ways to collect, direct and absorb water.
Iowa PBS Pets Club
Join the Iowa PBS Pets Club to support the programming. you and your pets enjoy together and send a little extra love to the critter(s) that keep you cozy.
News & Events
Tune in for the parade, queen coronation, nightly highlights and the talent championship. And be sure to visit us in the Varied Industries Building!
Experience the Iowa State Fair like never before through the stories of four individuals preserving its most beloved traditions in Iowa PBS’s upcoming documentary, Behind the Blue Ribbon.
Teams from across the state compete at the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships. Coverage of each class’ title game will begin on Thursday, July 24 at 5 p.m. and Friday, July 25 at 2:30 p.m.