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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: Jane Bomgaars, Sioux City
  • Vice Chair: Charles Ruhl, Jr., Davenport
  • Secretary: Mary Kramer, Clive
  • Treasurer: Dan Kelly, Des Moines
  • Past Chair: Jim Stanton, Clear Lake

Board Members

  • Kip Albertson, Des Moines
  • Pat Allen, Cedar Falls
  • John Paul Besong, Cedar Rapids
  • Jane Bomgaars, Sioux City
  • William Brown, Leon
  • Cindy Burchett, Harlan
  • Joy Corning, Des Moines
  • John Cotton, Spencer
  • Kenneth Croken, Davenport
  • Corine A. Hadley, Newton
  • Timothy V. Haight, Johnston
  • Robert E. Jester, Des Moines
  • Dan Kelly, Des Moines
  • Mary Kramer, Clive
  • Kevin W. Krause, West Des Moines
  • Charles A. Ruhl, Jr., Davenport
  • Jim Stanton, Clear Lake
  • David Stark, Des Moines
  • Dorotha Sundquist, Independence
  • Bill Tubbs, Eldridge
  • Cathie Whiteside, Moline, IL
  • Peggy Whitworth, Cedar Rapids

Ex-Officio Members

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

News From Friends

Coverage of Select Business Summit on Education Reform Speeches Online

As part of Iowa Public Television's Intelligent Talk Television series, two speeches given at the Business Summit on Education Reform (1/7/13 in Des Moines) are available online.

 

Jill Barkin - JP Morgan Chase   Jill Barkin, Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy at JP Morgan Chase and a Board Member of "Colorado Succeeds" speaks about the success of a Colorado program in advancing education policy. 

 
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Dan, Curious George, and a free screening - January 20!

Join Dan Wardell and Curious George in Dubuque on Sunday, January 20 at the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium during Ice Fest! Dan will host story times at 11, 1, and 3. And at Noon and 2 p.m., catch special sneak previews of new episodes of Dinosaur Train and Wild Kratts!

 

We hope to see you there!

 

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IPTV's KDIN Again Most-Watched Nationally

IPTV’s KDIN is Most-Watched Public Television Station in the Nation for Second Straight Ratings Period

 

(Johnston, Iowa)— Iowa Public Television’s KDIN (Channel 11) in the Des Moines-Ames market is the most-watched public television station in the country, according to Nielsen Media Research and TRAC Media Services. KDIN ranked #1 in both the February and May 2012 sweeps... Read more...

IPTV Congratulates General Manager Dan Miller on his retirement

IPTV Executive Director and General Manager Dan Miller Announces Retirement Following 37 Years with the Network

Retirement Effective in April 2013.

 

(Johnston, Iowa)  -- At a meeting of the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board today, Daniel K. Miller, executive director and general manager of Iowa Public Television, announced his retirement from the statewide television network, effective in April... Read more...

New IPTV Education Resources for Council Bluffs

Iowa Public Television Brings New Learning
Opportunities to Council Bluffs

Statewide network will unveil a new Library Corner for Council Bluffs elementary schools

 

Johnston, Iowa  – Iowa Public Television will celebrate the creation of a Ready To Learn Library Corner in the Council Bluffs schools on Friday, November 30. Celebration events will be held at Edison Elementary at 9:15 a.m., Longfellow Elementary at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Bloomer Elementary at 2 p.m. and 2:45... 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.