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Join our British-Irish Escape Tour

Join Friends October 15-25 on our 11-day British-Irish Escape Tour featuring England and Ireland. We'll visit the filming locations of some of your favorite British programs including To the Manor Born and Are You Being Served? Again! and locations that have brought Masterpiece Theatre stories to life. Plus we'll visit the area where Daniel O'Donnell was born and currently resides. Other attractions include Stonehenge, Blarney Castle, home of the Blarney Stone, and the Waterford Crystal Factory.

The trip fee is $3,500 per person based on double occupancy and includes all transportation, lodging, entrance fees and most meals. To receive a detailed brochure contact (800) 728-2828, send an email, or download the pdf file.

Join Friends of IPTV on a Trip to Branson

Join IPTV September 3-7 for an experience you won't soon forget! Travel with us to the entertainment capital of the Midwest, where you'll get a taste of some of the finest Branson has to offer. We gebin our Branson experience on the spectacular Branson Belle and end with the Welk Stars Reunion Show. Also planned are visits to the brand new Sight and Sound Theatre and the Titanic Museum. Add to this tickets to the Hughes Brothers, Six and the Twelve Irish Tenors and you have a tour that shouldn't be missed.

The cost of the trip is $795 per person based on double occupancy and $965 per person for single occupancy. This includes motorcoach transportation from Des Moines, four nights at the Hotel Grand Victorian, 8 meals (4 B, 4 D), baggage handling for 1 bag per person and gratuities for motorcoach driver. Call (800) 728-2828 or (515) 242-5400 to receive a brochure with detailed interary or you can download your own copy (pdf).

#1 Ranking for IPTV's KDIN

Des Moines station ranks first among public television stations across the country

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.

MemberCard Benefits of the Month

Use your Friends MemberCard throughout the month of May for two-for-one admission to the following two venues. Your MemberCard must be presented when purchasing tickets.

Pella Opera House, Pella
See Bob Ralston play the Barton Theatre Organ May 1-3.
For more information, call (800) 720-6327 or visit their Web site.

Burlington Bees, Burlington
Take in a Burlington Bees baseball game.
For more information call (319) 754-5705 or visit their Web site.