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Episode #331: Forgiveness

Forgiveness experts talk about the practice of 'letting it go' and the hows... Read more...

Episode #330: The World of Physical Education

Grundy Center Iowa hosts an international look at physical fitness and its... Read more...

Episode #329: Iowa Economic Round Table

The Iowa Journal will look at the state of Iowa's business climate and job... Read more...

Episode #328: Music Education - Is Iowa Losing It?

Economic stress has reached Iowa's schools. Now all aspects of education are... Read more...

Episode #327: The Beer Industry of Iowa

The Iowa Journal looks at how consumer demand for more varieties of beer... Read more...

Episode #326: Green Living in Iowa

Iowans look at how to build, work, and live in harmony with the earth on this... Read more...

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Episode #325: Food, Inc. More on the Story: An Iowa Journal Special

The P.O.V. documentary, "Food, Inc." instigated this discussion with Iowans... Read more...

Episode #324: Quality of Life in Iowa

Iowans talk about what makes Iowa a great place to live. Read more...

Episode #323: Educational Innovation - Beyond Technology

The Iowa Journal is looking at innovations in schools which goes beyond... Read more...

Episode #322: Iowans Discuss Chronic Mental Illness

Is there enough support in communities and from the state of Iowa to help... Read more...

Episode #321: Iowa Refugee Services Ending

Critical programs that brought some 30,000 refugees to Iowa over the past 35... Read more...

Episode #320: Iowa Floods of 2010?

The Iowa Journal takes a look at the probabilities of this winter's... Read more...

Episode #319: Unemployment in Iowa

The Iowa Journal discusses unemployment in Iowa. Read more...

Episode #318: Proposals to Change Iowa's Tax Credits

How will a call for reforms in Iowa's tax credits affect the state's business... Read more...

Episode #317: What's Iowa's Future

Looking ahead at the changes to come. Read more...

Episode #316: Iowa's Natural Heritage

The Iowa Journal explores Iowa's role in the preservation and conservation... Read more...

Episode #315: Crime Victims in Iowa

The criminal court system deals with those who commit a crime. Who helps the... Read more...

Episode #314: Iowa Wine Industry

Iowans talk about a growing new industry - Iowa wine. Read more...

Episode #313: Avoiding Holiday Debt

A practical family tells how they live within their means at the holidays.... Read more...

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Episode #312: Iowa's Natural Heritage

The Iowa Journal travels to some very special natural areas in the state. Read more...

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Episode #311: Chronic Health Concerns

The Iowa Journal looks at efforts to handle chronic health conditions. Read more...

Episode #310: Art in Public and Honor Flight

Art is displayed in many public places in Iowa. Who determines the art,... Read more...

Episode #309: Iowa's Tax Credits

The Iowa Journal examines business tax credits in Iowa and the role they... Read more...

Episode #308: Kathryn Koob

Kathryn Koob, who was taken hostage in Iran in 1979, discusses how her... Read more...

Episode #307: H1N1 Flu in Iowa

Experts update us on what to expect this flu season. Also on this episode,... Read more...

Episode #306: World Food Prize

The World Food Prize ceremony honoring Dr. Ejeta included Bill Gates as a... Read more...

Episode #305: Iowa's Natural Heritage

Meet some early Iowa naturalists, travel the Loess HIlls in western Iowa,... Read more...

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Episode #304: The Pope In Iowa - 30 Years Ago

A look at why the Pope came to Iowa in 1979, and how that visit changed... Read more...

Episode #303: Health Care Reform, Khrushchev's Iowa Legacy

Some Iowa angles on the costs of health care and what reforms are needed.... Read more...

Episode #302: Current Topics of Interest

The Iowa Journal looks at some diverse current topics, including: • How... Read more...

Episode #301: New Role for Principals

The Iowa Journal examines the need to refocus the work of school... Read more...

Episode #231: Iowa's Long-term Flood Recovery

From climate change to agricultural practices to urban sprawl, there is... Read more...

Episode #230: Twitter and Other Social Media - Iowans Connect

Experts discuss how Twitter and other social settings on the web have... Read more...

Episode #229: DTV - Reception Questions Answered

Viewers can ask experts questions about digital television and reception.... Read more...

Episode #227: Autism in Iowa

Autism affects one in every 150 children in the United States according to the... Read more...

Episode #226: Swine Flu Pandemic - Viewer Questions about H1N1

The Iowa Journal hosts a live discussion with experts about the H1N1 flu,... Read more...

Episode #225: Council Bluffs - An Emerging Economy?

Unlike the Quad Cities; Omaha-Council Bluffs has yet to find its full... Read more...

Episode #224: Same Sex Marriage Ruling - The Iowa Constitution and Civil Rights History

This program looks at how the history of civil rights in Iowa has played a... Read more...

Episode #223: Culture in Iowa

Dan Kaercher goes Out and About visiting some performing arts venues around... Read more...

Episode #222: Iowa's Economy - After the Stimulus Package

The federal stimulus is passed and law, but has anything been jump-started in... Read more...

Episode #221: Safety in Iowa Hospitals

A new World Health Organization study shows that hospitals can prevent the... Read more...

Episode #220: Iowa's Sustainable Colleges

The Iowa Journal looks at how Iowa colleges are going green. How does a campus... Read more...

Episode #219: Affordable Higher Education & Apprenticeships in Iowa

Can an old-school approach to education work in the 21st century? The Iowa... Read more...

Episode #218: Who will report - when the reporters are gone?

Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines,... Read more...

Episode #217: Arts Crossroads - Growing the Arts

In this episode, The Iowa Journal examines the role cultural enrichment... Read more...

Episode #216: Iowa and the Economic Stimulus Package

The Iowa Journal looks at Iowa's benefit and impact of the federal stimulus. Read more...

Episode #215: Wetlands as Flood Control

What role do wetlands play in controlling floods in Iowa? Read more...

Episode #214: World Class Schools

The Iowa Journal will examine how education in Iowa compares to some of the... Read more...

Episode #213: Iowa Government Efficiencies

The plans to build a new state office building have been cut because of budget... Read more...

Episode #212: Financial Literacy in 2009

The Iowa Journal examines financial literacy—what it is, why Americans may... Read more...

Episode #211: Public Service - A Boon for Iowa?

President-elect Obama has his plans for increasing public service in... Read more...

Episode #210: Iowa 2008 in Review

Journalists discuss the political, economic, and weather-related headlines... Read more...

Episode #209: Economic Overview

Are the good times gone for good? The Iowa Journal will get into big economic... Read more...

Episode #208: Iowa Floods of 2008 - Looking Back

An examination of the experiences of Iowans and their communities who... Read more...

Episode #206: The Politics of Ethanol

Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the... Read more...

Episode #205: Your DTV Transition Questions - Call-In

Soon, all televisions will need to receive digital TV signals. Most... Read more...

Episode #204: Iowa Angles on U.S. Economic Crisis

Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable... Read more...

Episode #203: Iowa District 1 - Congressional District Profile

A live profile of the voters and issues of Iowa Congressional District #1. Read more...

Episode #202: World Food Prize

The Iowa Journal discusses world hunger with the 2008 Laureates, former U.S.... Read more...

Episode #201: Iowa District 4 - Congressional District Profile

Iowa Congressional District #4 extends from the most north-east counties to... Read more...

Episode #178: Iowa District 2 - Congressional District Profile

What makes Iowa's Congressional District #2 unique, and what issues are... Read more...

Episode #177: Iowa District 3 - Congressional District Profile

What issues are on voters minds? What makes Iowa Congressional District #3... Read more...

Episode #176: Racing in Iowa

How much economic activity can speeding vehicles running in circles... Read more...

Episode #175: Iowa Flood and Disaster Recovery - A Live Call-In

It's been a rough summer for many Iowans caught in either floods or high winds. This special hour-long Iowa Journal offers viewers a chance to ask the experts their questions.... Read more...

Episode #174: Iowa District 5 - Congressional District Profile

What makes Iowa's 5th district unique? What issues are on the voters'... Read more...

Episode #173: Water Management - Flood Prevention

Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers,... Read more...

Episode #172: Gambling in Iowa - Davenport's View

Live from the River Roots Festival in Davenport, the Iowa Journal considers... Read more...

Episode #171: Olympic Iowans

This special Iowa Journal focuses on Iowa's Olympic hopefuls. Athlete... Read more...

Episode #170: Iowa Stuff - What to do about Trash

Iowa Journal is talking trash – how much stuff Americans have, what happens... Read more...

Episode #169: Iowa and the state of Labor Unions

After years of dormancy are Iowa’s labor unions in resurgence? Read more...

Episode #168: General Aviation

The Iowa DOT is currently conducting an economic survey of general aviation... Read more...

Episode #167: Iowa Rivers - 72 Thousand Miles of Recreation

No doubt every Iowan is keenly aware of the impact the state's rivers can... Read more...

Episode #166: Flood of 2008: Impact on Children

Iowa's recent storms have left a wide path of destruction in their wake,... Read more...

Episode #165: Iowa Journal Disaster Resources Call-In

Thursday June 19 at 8 p.m., and Friday June 20 at 8:30 p.m., public officials will answer viewers' questions about flood and post-flood related issues on two live call-in programs on Iowa Public Television. The Thursday program,... Read more...

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Episode #164: The Floods of '08 - Iowa Water's Rising

The Iowa Journal looks at the big picture of flooding in Iowa. Where has... Read more...

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Episode #163: Workable Options for Immigrant Workers in Iowa

Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to supply it. What are some ways the... Read more...

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Episode #162: Aftermath of Parkersburg Tornado

The Iowa Journal assesses the damage after Iowa's largest tornado in the past... Read more...

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Episode #161: Iowans Remember the Korean War

Some call it the 'forgotten war.' But, historians note that the Korean War... Read more...

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Episode #160: Food for Ethanol - Causing Starvation?

What is ethanol's role in the rising costs of food? Read more...

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Episode #159: Dealing with $4 Gasoline

How are Iowa towns helping their citizens deal with high gasoline prices? One... Read more...

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Episode #158: Sewage in Iowa's Water

Iowa Journal focuses on the state's aging and inadequate municipal wastewater... Read more...

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Episode #157: Iowa's Film Industry

Have the new incentives brought more film-making to Iowa? The economy of... Read more...

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Episode #156: Iowa 2010 - Did we meet the challenge?

Iowans set goals for state improvements, and the deadline for Iowa 2010... Read more...

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Episode #155: Green Interiors in Iowa

Indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality. We'll look at... Read more...

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Episode #154: Legal Addictions

Gambling, smoking and drinking alcohol are legal in Iowa. But, even so,... Read more...

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Episode #153: Wind Energy in Iowa

How are wind farms large and small changing both Iowa's scenery and its economy. Read more...

Episode #152: King Corn - A Controversial Movie in Iowa?

The movie “King Corn” was produced by two film makers, Ian Cheney and Curt... Read more...

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Episode #151: Juvenile Justice in Iowa

When young people break the law, how are they treated in Iowa? Is it... Read more...

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Episode #150: Green Construction in Iowa

More and more, construction of homes and businesses entails using highly... Read more...

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Episode #149: Rural Foundations - Iowa Small Towns

This program examines how some rural communities are using state gaming... Read more...

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Episode #148: Iowa's Music Industry

The Iowa Journal examines the potential for growth in the state’s music... Read more...

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Episode #147: Donald Kaul - Columnist Interviewed

As a columnist at Iowa's largest newspaper, Donald Kaul aired his views on... Read more...

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Episode #146: When Parents Age - Caring for Iowa Parents

What resources are available when it comes time for the younger generation to... Read more...

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Episode #145: Rehabbing Old Iowa Malls

What does a community do with a failing mall? It’s a dilemma that... Read more...

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Episode #144: 5 Years of War - The Iowa Angle on Iraq

Host Jeneane Beck talks with guests about the political and economic effects... Read more...

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Episode #143: The Role of Community Colleges in Iowa

With 15 community colleges serving 99 counties, the community college system... Read more...

Episode #142: Juvenile Justice in Iowa

When young people break the law, how are they treated in Iowa? Is it... Read more...

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Episode #141: Iowa's Infrastructures - ICN, Trains, and Other Ways We Connect

The Journal takes the broad view of Iowa infrastructure - discussing... Read more...

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Episode #140: Iowa's Music Industry

Guests on the program include: Musicians, Shawn Crahan of Slipknot and Dirty... Read more...

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Episode #139: Biotech Industries in Iowa

The field of biotechnology offers broad social and economic benefits, but... Read more...

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Episode #138: Gambling in Iowa

A generation ago it would have been hard to imagine Iowa as a gambling... Read more...

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Episode #137: Author - Columnist Leonard Pitts

Features news analysis of national presidential campaigns as well as moves... Read more...

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Episode #136: The Influence of Lobbyists in Iowa

There are some 685 lobbyists registered to lobby at the Iowa Legislature.... Read more...

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Episode #135: The Role of Community College in Iowa

With 15 community colleges serving 99 counties, the community college system... Read more...

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Episode #134: Multitasking

This episode examines how multitasking gadgets are changing the way we gather... Read more...

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Episode #133: The Quantity and Quality of Iowa's Water

With than 71,665 miles of streams and rivers and more than 161,000 acres of... Read more...

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Episode #132: Roads and Bridges

Roads, bridges and a whole lot more about infrastructure will be the focus... Read more...

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Episode #131: Disproportionate Minorities in Iowa Prisons

Iowa has a smaller minority population than most states, but a sizable... Read more...

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Episode #130: The Iowa Prison System

Being tough on crime is not cheap. The department of corrections has a... Read more...

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Episode #129: Student Debt

Iowa's college graduates have the nation's second-highest debt burden per... Read more...

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Episode #128: Legislative Preview

When the legislators reconvene in Des Moines next Monday, which will be... Read more...

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Episode #127: Walkable Communities and Fitness

Health experts say that 30 minutes of walking a day is as important as an... Read more...

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Episode #126: The Caucuses are Upon Us

The Iowa Journal examines the latest up-date from the edge of the decision, and we’ll experience the campaigns from an outsider’s perspective. The 08 caucus campaigns are easily the most expensive and sophisticated in history. They are also the most covered. By most accounts races in both parties are tight. Most polls show high percentages of likely caucus goers are still undecided. The hours leading into caucus night have been filled with candidates rallying supporters and seeking new support. We'll examine campaign highlights and explore the politics surrounding ethanol and the role the issue will play in the caucuses. Featured in the program are Geoff Elliott, reporter... Read more...

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Episode #124: Caucus Primer

What is a caucus, and how does is work? Why do Iowans caucus? This is the... Read more...

Episode #122: Economics of College Sports

Stadium build outs, sky boxes, 7-figure coaching salaries, and lucrative TV... Read more...

Episode #121: Immigration Issues

A year after the major raid at the Swift meat-packing plant, what has... Read more...

Episode #120: 2008 Campaign Debates

Todd Mundt discusses the revelations of the Des Moines Register Republican and... Read more...

Episode #119: Holiday Credit

How much did you charge for Christmas? Todd Mundt hosts a discussion of how... Read more...

Episode #118: African Americans In Iowa

For every white person in Iowa’s prisons, there are 13 who are black. Why... Read more...

Episode #117: Mortgage Crises

Amy Johnson Boyle hosts a look at America’s Financial Crises with Iowa... Read more...

Episode #115: Mental Health

On a recent national mental health report card, the state of Iowa received... Read more...

Episode #113: Adult Illiteracy

The Iowa Journal is hosted by Amy Johnson Boyle sitting in for Todd Mundt.... Read more...

Episode #112: The Real Cost of the War

After World War II, the G.I. Bill not only provided health care for returning... Read more...

Episode #111: Iowa Workforce

The scarcity of math/science instructors in the state is leading to a... Read more...

Episode #110: Undecided Voters

The Iowa Journal discusses the candidates and the 2008 election with Time magazine and ABC News political analyst Mark Halperin. Halperin has covered White House races for nearly two decades, bringing a wealth of hands-on expertise to his new book,... Read more...

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