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    Iowa Life
    EpisodeSeason3Episode301
    A content creator, an aspiring pro wrestler and a Clinton non-profit.
    Studio 3 LIVE
    EpisodeSeason3Episode303
    Jackie Venson blends blues, rock & R&B with fiery guitar and a soulful, genre-defying sound.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5108
    With the government shut down, farmers are waiting for trade news during harvest. Trading partners come calling as deals are in motion. New farmers get some insight on navigating the business of producing food. And, commodity market analysis with Shawn Hackett.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason53Episode5308
    Iowa House Rep. Eddie Andrews (R-Johnston), Republican candidate for governor, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.
    Studio 3 LIVE
    EpisodeSeason3Episode302
    Blues, soul and roots power from Kevin Burt & Big Medicine, joined by Iowa legend Bob Dorr.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason53Episode5307
    Julie Stauch, Democratic candidate for governor will discuss her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5107
    While harvest rolls on, grain stacks up as the president vows to help – soon. One of the final government actions prior to the shutdown was a USDA report. Commodity market analysis with Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth, Karen Braun and Ted Seifried.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5106
    A reduction of tariffs leads to Chinese buying – of Argentine soybeans at the expense of U.S. investment. Hope for the decimated Florida citrus industry. And, commodity market analysis with Don Roose.
    Studio 3 LIVE
    EpisodeSeason3Episode301
    Folk artist Chicago Farmer blends small-town roots with sharp wit and working-class soul.

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Stories

    Graves, headstones and mausoleums come in all shapes and sizes, and Iowa is home to many unique ones, from haunted angels to pyramids. 
    Are your ducks in a row?  October 20-26 is National Estate Planning Week and we celebrate all month long.
    Featured in Iowa Life, this collection of established Iowa artisans showcases the state’s vibrant and growing arts and culture scene.
    We're grateful for you. You are kind, caring and generous.
    It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood with gorgeous weather welcoming more than 1,000 participants to our Be My Neighbor Day.
    The final day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair is coming to a close. STEM Day, bunny yoga, figure 8 racing and more - it might have been the last day but it was still action packed from beginning to end.
    On the last Saturday of the fair, our TV crews were wrapping up the final nightly show, but attendees continued to pour into the fairgrounds, enjoying everything from the Ladies' Nail Driving Contest to the morning Llama Show.
    Day 9 is coming to a close and what a day! The first Lineman's Rodeo at the fair, but the return of the calling classics - Mom Calling, Husband Calling, Hog Calling - and plenty of fair time fun is had by all.
    It was Parks & Rec Day at the Iowa State Fair, which features the Pie Eating Contest, Big Wheel Racing and more, alongside other fun opportunities like the Cornhole Tournament and the ongoing daily adventures of the fair.
    Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair was a day of fun and action, from the last day of the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull to Pioneer Hall's Hill showcasing throwing contests, including rubber chickens and cow chips.
    We're halfway through the Iowa State Fair and our teams are still out filming fun events, like the Beard Growing Contest, while fairgoers of all ages enjoy iconic displays and educational moments.
    The first Monday of the Iowa State Fair is always the Veterans' Day parade, and with mostly mild weather, fairgoers also enjoyed many of the daily fun, from the Flying Royals acrobatic team to the Cowboy Bootcamp for kids.

Road Trip Iowa

Halloween Traditions: Food, Fun, and Frights in Iowa

    Wander & Wonder
    Digital ShortSeason1Episode112
    While carving pumpkins this year, take a closer look. Let's do a pumpkin study.
    Greetings From Iowa
    EpisodeSeason7Episode707
    Dubuque's oldest cemetery reveals a fascinating history of the people buried there. 
    Iowa Ingredient
    EpisodeSeason10Episode1009
    On this Halloween special episode of Iowa Ingredient, we'll get creative in the kitchen with our own spooky recipes.

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News & Events

Season 3 of Iowa PBS’s magazine-style series Iowa Life premieres Tuesday, October 14.
Now in its 13th year, the Iowa PBS Ready for School program brings education specialists from the statewide public television network together with teachers, parents, childcare providers and community partners to implement STEM and literacy-based activities for children 2-5 years old.
Experience the magic of an Irish Christmas with Michael Londra, the host of Ireland With Michael, on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.