Friends of Iowa Public Television Foundation

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Fall Weekdays IPTV KIDS Schedule

IPTV's Weekday Kids' schedule is new! And remember you can always see our schedule on the TV Schedule Grid on the front page of IPTV.org.

Check it out below...

IPTV (.1):
6:30 a.m. - Martha Speaks
7 a.m. - Curious George
7:30 a.m. - Sid the Science Kid
8 a.m. - Super WHY!
8:30 a.m. - Dinosaur Train
9 a.m. - Sesame Street
10 a.m. - Clifford the Big Red Dog
10:30 a.m. - WordWorld
11 a.m. - Caillou
11:30 a.m. - Dragon Tales
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IPTV and DE receive grant for early childhood education

Iowa Public Television Receives Grant to Work with Iowa Department of Education to Enhance Early Childhood Education

IPTV one of six public television stations nationwide selected for funding

(Johnston, Iowa) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has awarded Iowa Public Television a grant of $50,000 to collaborate with the Iowa Department of Education to provide early childhood education resources through the Ready To Learn initiative.

“As Iowa’s educational ... 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.