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  1. FOCUS on Iowa

    Each episode of The Iowa Journal focuses on a single multi-faceted issue that is important to Iowans. Read more...

  2. News ANALYSIS

    The Iowa Journal also discusses current and significant stories of Iowa interest with seasoned journalists. Read more...

  3. Out & About IOWA

    On alternate Thursdays, The Iowa Journal explores Iowa, visiting a different town. Meet your Iowa neighbors and learn about things to do in the state. Read more...

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The Iowa Journal airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

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Recent Stories

Iowa News Analysis - Casino Smoking Bans; Senator Grassley Runs to Keep Running

posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:17 PM

Iowa News Analysis - Casino Smoking Bans; Senator Grassley Runs to Keep Running During the news analysis, Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talked about a proposed smoking bans on casino floors in Sioux City brought forth by the city council. Kay also talks with host Paul Yeager about Sen. Charles Grassley's personal fitness routine.

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Discussion: Iowa 2010 - Is Iowa Meeting the Challenges?

posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:10 PM

Discussion: Iowa 2010 - Is Iowa Meeting the Challenges? The Iowa Journal looks at the future of Iowa. There are less than two years on the clock before we hit 2010. We'll check on progress of the Iowa 2010 plan commissioned in 2000.

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Web Exclusive: Iowa 2010 - Iowa's Future

posted on May 9, 2008 at 10:42 AM

Web Exclusive: Iowa 2010 - Iowa's Future The Iowa Journal looks at the future of Iowa. There are less than two years on the clock before we hit 2010. We'll check on progress of the Iowa 2010 plan commissioned in 2000.

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Out and About Iowa - Red Oak

posted on May 8, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Out and About Iowa - Red Oak Iowa Journal visits the southwest Iowa town of Red Oak.

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Iowa 2010 - Young Professionals in Iowa

posted on May 8, 2008 at 8:58 PM

Iowa 2010 - Young Professionals in Iowa The Iowa Journal looks at the future of Iowa. There are less than two years on the clock before we hit 2010. We'll check on progress of the Iowa 2010 plan commissioned in 2000.

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Science & Technology

Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Iowa has the fourth highest wind power installation in the country, producing enough electricity to serve more than 320,000 average Midwest homes. Becoming a national leader in wind generation is no accident.

Health

Discussion: Green Living and Eliminating Household Toxins

posted on May 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM

author and consultant Linda Mason Hunter and Lynnae Hentzen, Executive Director of the Center on Sustainable Communities in Iowa, discuss ways to breathe easier in our homes.

Politics & Government

Green Products and Healthy Home Interiors

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality. A toxic brew of synthetic chemicals found in building materials, furnishings, and cleaning products may be making you sick.

Business & Economy

Iowa News Analysis: Flooding and Farming, New Bills Signed by Gov. Culver

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss flooding in Iowa and its impact on planting crops, and the impact of Governor Culver signing bills that increase the oversight of students loans and regulate the Veterans' Trust Fund.

History & Culture

Out and About Iowa - Fairfield

posted on April 17, 2008 at 4:15 PM

Out and About correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Fairfield and explores the cultural scene in the community. The arts are and always have been an important part of the town.