The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter recently honored Iowa PBS staff with two Regional Emmy® Awards.

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents The Cunning Little Vixen was recognized in the Entertainment — Long Form Content category. Individuals recognized for their work on Des Moines Metro Opera Presents The Cunning LIttle Vixen include:

• Judy Blank, Producer
• Julie Knutson, Director
• Kevin Rivers, Editor
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio Mixer
• Reid Denker, Audio Engineer
• Darrin Clouse, Videographer
• Eric Gooden, Videographer
• Scott Faine, Videographer
• Joe Bustad, Graphic Artist
• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

Iowa PBS photographer Kenny Knutson was recognized in the Photographer — Short or Long Form Content category.

The 2026 Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards Ceremony took place in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, October 17. More information, including a full list of award winners and nominees, can be found at midwestemmys.org.