2009 Episodes
Avoiding Holiday Debt (Full Program) (#313)
Originally aired on December 10, 2009
Iowa Veterans And Iowa Artists on Iowa Journal (#310)
Originally aired on November 12, 2009
Topics include public art and why it matters to Iowa, and why Iowa Veterans are taking "Honor Flights."
(28:16)
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Terrorism, Iran, and Kathryn Koob (Full Program) (#308)
Originally aired on October 29, 2009
Kathryn Koob, who was taken hostage in Iran in 1979 talks with host Paul Yeager about her time as a hostage, her views on Iran today, and her belief that one of her captors is a well-known Iranian figure of today.
(28:46)
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H1N1 "Swine" Flu in Iowa (Full Program) (#307)
Originally aired on October 22, 2009
As Iowans brace themselves for flu season, questions about H1N1 outweigh answers. Given the potential for the virus to mutate what will be the severity of the illness, and will vaccines be safe and effective? A look at H1N1 on The Iowa Journal.
(28:45)
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World Food Prize 2009 Laureate, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta & Symposium Speaker Bill Gates (#306)
Originally aired on October 15, 2009
The Iowa Journal sits down for a one-on-one talk with the 2009 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta from Ethiopia. Dr. Gebisa, who is now an agronomy professor at Purdue University, developed a drought-tolerant and disease resistant variety of sorghum that could be grown in sub-Saharan Africa. Following the interview is an excerpt of a presentation given at the World Food Prize symposium, by Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corporation and co-chair of The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
(27:47)
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Iowa's Natural Heritage (Full Program) (#305)
Originally aired on October 8, 2009
The Iowa Journal explores Iowa's role in the preservation and conservation of the state's and the nation's natural heritage.
(28:46)
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Remembering the Pope's 1979 Visit to Rural Iowa (#304)
Originally aired on October 1, 2009
The Iowa Journal takes a special, hour-long, look back to 1979, when the most well-traveled Pontiff in the world visited rural Iowa.
(59:15)
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Looking Back at Khrushchev; Looking Forward towards Health Care (Full Program) (#303)
Originally aired on September 24, 2009
The Iowa Journal takes a look back 50 years, to a Soviet dictator who took a nearly two-week vacation across the U.S. including a stop in Iowa.
(28:45)
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Iowa Current Topics: September 2009 (Full Program) (#302)
Originally aired on September 17, 2009
The Iowa Journal looks at three topics of interest - Iowa's economy, Iowa's role in preventing the Gulf of Mexico "dead zone", and Iowa's much heralded humanitarian, Dr. Norman Borlaug.
(27:47)
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Principals in Iowa Schools - How They Are Creating Change (Full Program) (#301)
Originally aired on September 10, 2009
The Iowa Journal looks at how effective school leadership in Iowa can help increase student achievement.
(27:50)
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa: Overview of 2008 Floods (Full Programs) (#231)
Originally aired on June 4, 2009
Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban areas do to reduce the damage? Can Iowa get better at predicting floods?
(26:46)
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Economic Crisis: Iowans' Questions Answered (Live Call-in) (#230)
Originally aired on May 29, 2009
Viewers ask experts questions about financial difficulties due to layoffs and job hunting in this rocky economy. This hour-long program aired live on Iowa Public Television at 8pm, Thursday, May 21, 2009.
(55:46)
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DTV - Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about digital television (#229)
Originally aired on May 28, 2009
This program answers the most-asked questions about DTV, digital television, and reception.
(57:43)
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Autism in Iowa: Health and Economic Effects (Full Program) (#227)
Originally aired on May 14, 2009
Autism affects one in every 150 children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control. This program examines the needs of families in Iowa and asks how the state can best meet those needs.
(28:04)
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H1N1 "Swine" Flu Call-In (Full Program) (#226)
Originally aired on May 7, 2009
The Iowa Journal answers viewers questions about the flu strain that has been seen in Iowa and elsewhere.
(27:47)
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Council Bluffs/Omaha: An Emerging Economy? (Full Program) (#225)
Originally aired on April 30, 2009
Unlike the Quad Cities; Omaha-Council Bluffs has yet to find its full identity. But could that be changing? On this episode of The Iowa Journal, we’ll take a hard look the potential emergence of a new and powerful regional economy.
(27:47)
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Constitution of Iowa - History of Civil Rights in Iowa (#224)
Originally aired on April 23, 2009
The Iowa Constitution and the early history of civil rights legislation in Iowa are explored, in light of the current Iowa Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
(27:46)
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Performing Arts in Iowa - A Special (Full Program) (#223)
Originally aired on April 16, 2009
Dan Kaercher goes Out and About visiting some performing arts venues around the state. He finds a variety of ways people go about creating culture. But one thing is the same everywhere, people working together is what makes a cultural community work.
(28:45)
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Iowa's Economy - Status Report (#222)
Originally aired on April 9, 2009
Iowa business leaders discuss how the state is weathering the economic storm. The program also includes a visit to Forest City, a community that is experiencing the effects of the economic downturn in every sector of its life and commerce.
(27:45)
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Iowa Hospital Safety Report Card (Full Program) (#221)
Originally aired on April 2, 2009
The Iowa Journal assesses what Iowa hospitals are doing to decrease hospital acquired infections and medical errors.
(28:42)
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Iowa Campuses - Becoming Sustainable (Full Program) (#220)
Originally aired on March 26, 2009
Apprenticeships - New Jobs Skills for Iowa (Full Program) (#219)
Originally aired on March 19, 2009
Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills.
(28:46)
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Who will report when all the reporters are gone? (Full Program) (#218)
Originally aired on February 26, 2009
Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several years. So, who will be the investigative journalists in the years to come?
(28:17)
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Growing Iowa's Art Scene: The Business of Culture (Full Program) (#217)
Originally aired on February 19, 2009
The Iowa Journal examines the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens.
(27:47)
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Federal Stimulus Impact on Iowa (#216)
Originally aired on February 12, 2009
The Iowa Journal looks at the Iowa impact of the federal stimulus package and what it would mean to the state.
(27:47)
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Wetlands for Flood Control (Full Program) (#215)
Originally aired on February 5, 2009
The Iowa Journal looks at conservation efforts as a means for helping with flood control.
(27:47)
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World Class Schools (Full Program) (#214)
Originally aired on January 29, 2009
The Iowa Journal will examine how education in Iowa compares to some of the top school systems in the world. Featured on the program will be visits to schools in Finland and Alberta, Canada, by The Des Moines Register as part of their World Class Schools series.
(28:45)
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Iowa's Budget Crunch: Looking for Efficiencies (#213)
Originally aired on January 22, 2009
The Iowa Journal looks at government efficiencies at the state and city levels.
(27:46)
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Financial Literacy in 2009 (#212)
Originally aired on January 15, 2009
The Iowa Journal examines financial literacy—what it is, why Americans may have to change their spending and savings habits, and how to navigate today's financial downturn.
(27:46)
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Public Service in Iowa: Examining Obama's Plans (#211)
Originally aired on January 8, 2009
Will President-elect Obama's plans for expanding public service include jobs and public improvements in Iowa? Will the price be too high? We ask some experts to shine a light into the future of public service on The Iowa Journal.
(28:46)
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Iowa Issues of 2008 and 2009 (#210)
Originally aired on January 2, 2009
To help reflect on just what these issues mean for the state in the next year, two reporters: Kay Henderson, news director of Radio Iowa, and Todd Dorman, a columnist with the Cedar Rapids Gazette will join host Paul Yeager on The Iowa Journal.
(28:46)
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President Obama in Newton, Iowa: April 22, 2009 (Earth Day) (#0)
Originally aired on April 22, 2009
President Obama visits a re-purposed Maytag Appliances building to make a speech about innovation, alternative energies, and his plans and hopes for U.S. economic recovery.
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Iowa Public Television produces The Iowa Journal, a regular, in-depth look at the issues that impact Iowans. The series analyzes various issues and events that are in the news. It also explores Iowa's variety and diversity.
The Hosts
A native of Minneapolis and graduate of Bowdoin College, Amy Johnson Boyle earned her masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University in 1987. After serving as a reporter and anchor at KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids for more than 13 years, Amy left TV in 2001 to become Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Coe College. She accepted a position at the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 2003, where she currently serves as Director of Marketing &...
Paul Yeager comes to IPTV after several stops around Iowa including north, eastern and central Iowa.
Paul started his full-time broadcasting career in Mason City at KIMT-TV as a reporter and eventually weekend anchor. Then it was six years in Davenport at KWQC-TV as weekend anchor and reporter. Most recently Paul worked at WHO-TV on the assignment...
David Yepsen is a Political Columnist for the Des Moines Register, and is widely recognized as an expert on the Iowa Political scene.
As a political writer for 30-years, Yepsen has covered campaigns and elections in Iowa, and the legislative business at the Iowa General Assembly, as well. Additionally, in the arena of presidential politics, Yepsen has come to be known for his expertise on the Iowa Caucus, and is a frequent contributor on national news-interviews...
