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    Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase
    EpisodeSeason7Episode701
    This Des Moines Performing Arts community initiative celebrates the achievements of students involved in high school musicals across the state.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5245
    Chad Hart, professor of economics at Iowa State University, and Peter Orazem, professor of economics and interim chair of the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, discuss the economy at local and national levels.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5046
    A new study shows agriculture is responsible for the bulk of the nitrate pollution in two Iowa rivers. And, a look at the long view for rural America with economic analysis from Ernie Goss and commodity market analysis with Chris Robinson.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5045
    Heavy rain and high heat blanket much of the country. Nitrate levels drop in Iowa waterways. Past failures in America’s land promise. And, commodity market analysis with Dan Hueber.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5244
    Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) discusses the 2025 legislative session and what’s ahead for House Democrats.
    Iowa Life
    EpisodeSeason2Episode213
    Explore the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in Iowa through three personal stories.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5243
    Dawn Martinez Oropeza, executive director of Al Exito and Nick Salazar, state director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) discuss the Latino population in Iowa.
    Market to Market
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5044
    Farm labor gets caught up in political and policy scrutiny. A major metropolitan water treatment plant deals with high nitrate levels. And, an extended commodity market analysis with Jeff French and Ross Baldwin.
    Iowa Press
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5242
    A reporters roundtable discusses the final bills of the 2025 legislative session that the governor signed and vetoed, as well as how certain 2026 races are shaping up.

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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.
Feel the energy of hundreds of amazing student performers representing 100 participating Iowa high schools, as they share highlights from their award-winning school musicals!
The Des Moines Symphony’s annual Yankee Doodle Pops returns once again to the Iowa State Capitol in a statewide broadcast for all Iowans to enjoy.