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Iowa Public Television Foundation Board

The Iowa Public Television Foundation Board is the governing body of the Iowa Public Television Foundation. The Foundation is a separate, nonprofit, fundraising entity that aims to foster giving to Iowa Public Television.  

Board members are selected from all areas of the state and several disciplines, and are approved by current Board members. The Board is responsible for oversight of Foundation policies, budgets, financials, and the President/CEO of the Iowa Public Television Foundation.

Iowa Public Television Foundation Board of Directors

  • Chair: Jim Stanton, Clear Lake
  • Vice Chair: Jane Bomgaars, Sioux City
  • Treasurer: Charles Ruhl, Jr., Davenport
  • Secretary: Susan Strauss, Iowa City

Board Members

  • Pat Allen, Cedar Falls
  • Cindy Burchett, Harlan
  • George C. Carpenter, III, Des Moines
  • Joy Corning, Des Moines
  • John Cotton, Spencer
  • Mark Critelli, West Des Moines
  • Corine A. Hadley, Newton
  • Timothy V. Haight, Johnston
  • Robert E. Jester, West Des Moines
  • Dan Kelly, Des Moines
  • Mary Kramer, Clive
  • Kevin W. Krause, West Des Moines
  • Alfred Ramirez, Rock Island, IL
  • David Stark, Johnston
  • Bill Tubbs, Eldridge
  • Cathie Whiteside, Davenport
  • Peggy Whitworth, Cedar Rapids

Ex-Officio Members

  • Betty Jean Furgerson, Cedar Rapids
  • Robert W. Hall, Harlan
  • Daniel K. Miller, Des Moines

News From Friends

Gov. Branstad: On the next Iowa Press

Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad will be the guest on the next Iowa Press. Branstad will discuss the recently adjourned 2012 session of the 84th Iowa General Assembly.

 

This program will be broadcast Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at noon. The program will also be broadcast on IPTV WORLD (.3) Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m. Iowa Press will be available online beginning Friday evening... Read more...

Sneak Peek: The Reagan Presidency

SNEAK PEEK! Our production partner, Chip Duncan, is in the final stages of a new film about the presidency of Ronald Reagan for national public television distribution this fall. The film consists of interviews from a number of insiders and historians to tell a fresh story about the presidency. Here's a sampling of some of those interviews...

A note from the film's producer about the reel:

Our three hour public television documentary called "The Reagan Presidency" is nearing completion. Planning a national broadcast this fall. Today we launched a seven minute select reel featuring our interview subjects. It's soundbites only (no storyline, no music, no pictures). The trailer should be launched around... Read more...

Submit your recipes for a new IPTV Cookbook

 

Iowa Ingredient is a new Iowa Public Television series designed to showcase Iowa foods, farmers, and chefs as they explore ingredients with an Iowa flavor. Each episode features a single Iowa ingredient, like eggplant, spinach, cherries, or wine. Viewers will learn where the food is grown in Iowa, learn more about someone who grows it, and see how to use the ingredient in unique and delicious recipes. An Iowa chef will be profiled before helping us make a delectable dish or two in... Read more...

"Iowa Press" Host Dean Borg receives prestigious award

On March 31, 2012, longtime Iowa Press host Dean Borg received the prestigious 2012 Mitchell V. Charnley Award, the highest honor given by the Northwest Broadcast News Association. The NBNA is the oldest regional broadcast news organization in the U.S. and represents radio and TV journalists in six Midwest states. Dean was recognized “not only for the good work you do, but for the high standards of journalism practice you set for us all.” This video is a look at Dean’s illustrious career so... Read more...

IPTV offers free apps for low-income communities

Bridging the “App Gap” in Iowa Communities

Iowa Public Television, PBS KIDS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to work with local partners to offer mobile learning content to children in low-income communities

 

(Johnston, Iowa) – As a leader in the use of media to advance early learning and school-readiness, Iowa Public Television is working with local partners to provide free educational apps to families in Iowa’s underserved communities. The goal is to give preschool-aged children from low-income families access to PBS KIDS mobile apps at no cost via local community... Read more...

Friends/The Iowa Public Television Foundation

Created in 1969, Friends/The Iowa Public Television Foundation is committed to the development, growth and support of IPTV through the building of a strong statewide membership base. Our members provide nearly 90% of the out-of-pocket costs of acquiring and producing general audience programming. Because 65,000 households across Iowa and its bordering states contribute to Friends, Iowa Public Television programming continues to educate, enlighten and entertain.