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Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Iowa Public Television’s coverage of recent weather-related events in Iowa, including: resources for parents, where to get help, IPTV photos and related videos.

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Iowa News Analysis: June 26, 2008

posted on June 27, 2008 at 5:13 PM

Iowa News Analysis: June 26, 2008 Radio Iowa director Kay Henderson talks with Paul Yeager about the upcoming smoking ban, and other news of the day.

The Iowa Journal: June 19th Flood Report

posted on June 19, 2008 at 9:33 PM

The Iowa Journal: June 19th Flood Report This is an overview of flooding in towns across Iowa.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Ask the Experts: Your Disaster Questions Answered

posted on June 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM

Ask the Experts: Your Disaster Questions Answered Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Discussion: Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Looking Ahead

posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Discussion: Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Looking Ahead The economic impact from the storms is assessed with David Swenson, an Iowa State University economist and L.D. McMullen, retired CEO and General Manager of the Des Moines Water Works. He now consults on water resource planning with the engineering firm Snyder & Associates.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Flooding Across Iowa - 2008 Floods Overview

posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM

Flooding Across Iowa - 2008 Floods Overview The Iowa Journal takes a look at the widespread effects of extreme weather on Iowa so far this year.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

The Dream Act - Politics and Immigration Reform

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM

The Dream Act - Politics and Immigration Reform Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.

Tags: education Postville raid agriculture floods/flooding immigration Hispanic workers farmers

Discussion: Solutions to Iowa Immigration and Workforce Issues

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:12 PM

Discussion: Solutions to Iowa Immigration and Workforce Issues Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.

Tags: CIETC Postville raid agriculture floods/flooding immigration Hispanic workers farmers

News Analysis: Thursday June 05, 2008

posted on June 6, 2008 at 1:58 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa, and Ken Larson of the Marshalltown Times-Republican update host Paul Yeager on Iowa's recent headlines. Topics include news in the CIETC trial, flooding in Iowa, and comparisons between the immigration raids in Postville and Marshalltown.

Tags: CIETC Postville raid agriculture floods/flooding immigration Hispanic workers farmers

Feature Story: Rivers Recreation in Iowa

posted on May 29, 2008 at 9:57 AM

Before the floods and tornadoes hit Iowa, the legislature passed and the governor signed a $12 million appropriation to help communities improve and reinvigorate their riverfronts for economic development. The Iowa Journal will examine the efforts to attract canoeists, kayakers and others to Iowa's rivers for recreation.

Tags: rivers politics environment canoe kayak water Boone Fraser flood recreation low-head dam dam

News Analysis: Farm Bill Veto - May 22, 2008

posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM

News Analysis: Farm Bill Veto - May 22, 2008 Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson evaluates the day's news with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: news analysis politics presidential candidates farmers farming subsidies

News Analysis: 7000 Iowans Greet Senator Obama - May 20, 2008

posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM

News Analysis: 7000 Iowans Greet Senator Obama - May 20, 2008 Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson discusses Barack Obama's May 20th rally in Des Moines with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: news analysis politics Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton presidential candidates campaign 2008 Democrats Republicans

Discussion: Food vs. Fuel

posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:24 PM

Discussion: Food vs. Fuel The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel.

Tags: news analysis politics corn beans farmers farming ethanol environment/ecology gas prices

Feature Story: Food vs. Fuel

posted on May 22, 2008 at 6:09 PM

Feature Story: Food vs. Fuel The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel.

Tags: news analysis politics corn beans farmers farming ethanol environment/ecology gas prices

Discussion: Korean War and Iowa Veterans

posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:26 PM

Discussion: Korean War and Iowa Veterans Senator Jack Kibbie talks about his experiences as a Korean War Sergeant First Class, and about legislation he's working on for Iowa veterans.

Tags: Korean War veterans history Heartbreak Ridge

Senate President Jack Kibbie's Korean War Experience (Web Exclusive)

posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:22 PM

Senate President Jack Kibbie's Korean War Experience (Web Exclusive) President of the Iowa Senate, Jack Kibbie, tells of his experiences during the Korean War.

Tags: Korean War veterans history

News Analysis: Veterans Benefits - New Policies in Iowa

posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:21 PM

News Analysis: Veterans Benefits - New Policies in Iowa Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson talks about the past year's legislative measures regarding veterans' benefits with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: news analysis politics veterans benefits legislation cemetery

Korean War and Iowa Veterans (Feature)

posted on May 22, 2008 at 10:31 AM

Korean War and Iowa Veterans (Feature) The bloodiest foreign war in U.S. history is also its least-known. Learn about the Korean War on The Iowa Journal.

Tags: Korean War veterans history

News Analysis: Sen. Barack Obama's visit to Iowa

posted on May 19, 2008 at 5:23 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt joins host Paul Yeager for an analysis of headline news affecting Iowans: Sen. Barack Obama's visit to Iowa.

Tags: news analysis politics economy Barack Obama Democrats campaign 2008 immigration

News Analysis: CIETC CEO Ramona Cunningham's mental competency hearing.

posted on May 19, 2008 at 5:22 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt joins host Paul Yeager for an analysis of headline news affecting Iowans: CIETC CEO Ramona Cunningham's mental competency hearing.

Tags: news analysis politics economy

Discussion: Public Transportation and $4 Gasoline

posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:06 PM

Discussion: Public Transportation and $4 Gasoline On this Iowa Journal, we discuss ridership on buses, alternatives to driving your car and what other gas-price-related items are quickly heading to the front- burner of many households across Iowa.

Tags: public transportation buses gasoline infrastructure ethanol

Mason City Bus Ridership up 7%

posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:03 PM

Mason City Bus Ridership up 7% On this Iowa Journal, we discuss ridership on buses, alternatives to driving your car and what other gas-price-related items are quickly heading to the front- burner of many households across Iowa.

Tags: public transportation buses gasoline infrastructure ethanol Mason City

News Analysis: Immigration raid at Agriprocessors in Postville one week later

posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt joins host Paul Yeager for an analysis of headline news affecting Iowans: the immigration raid at Agriprocessors in Postville - one week later.

Tags: news analysis politics economy

Iowa News Analysis: Governor Culver Uses Veto Power

posted on May 15, 2008 at 4:57 PM

Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss some of the 2008 bills vetoed by Governor Chet Culver.

Tags: news analysis governor veto politics unions raises economy

Iowa News Analysis: Postville Raid Aftermath

posted on May 15, 2008 at 3:19 PM

Iowa News Analysis: Postville Raid Aftermath Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss about the aftermath of the immigration-related raid at the Agriprocessor meat processing plant in Postville.

Tags: immigration news analysis politics

Discussion: Municipal Sewage Treatment & Water Quality in Iowa

posted on May 15, 2008 at 2:35 PM

Discussion: Municipal Sewage Treatment & Water Quality in Iowa Water pollution's effects on aquatic life and the humans who recreate in the river are discussed by Susan Heathcoate, Water Program Director with the Iowa Environmental Council, and Wayne Gieselman, Division Administrator of the Environmental Services Division of the Iowa DNR.

Tags: sewage environment septic water quality rivers creeks

Iowa News Analysis: Presidential Politics 2008

posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM

Iowa News Analysis: Presidential Politics 2008 David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses presidential politics returning to Iowa with democrat Barack Obama posturing for the November election.

Tags: politics presidential Barack Obama democrats election 2008

Iowa News Analysis: Postville Agriprocessors Raid

posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press shares his insights on Monday morning's immigration raids at Agriprocessors, Inc. meat processing facility in Postville.

Tags: raid politics Postville immigration

Iowa Film Industry - More than A Field of Dreams? (Feature)

posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:10 AM

Iowa Film Industry - More than A Field of Dreams? (Feature) Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans.

Tags: films filmmakers taxes incentives

Iowa Film Industry - Are Incentives Working? (Discussion)

posted on May 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Iowa Film Industry - Are Incentives Working? (Discussion) Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans.

Tags: films filmmakers taxes incentives

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.

Tags: casinos smoking Sioux City fitness news analysis

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.

Tags: Red Oak 2010 young adults population

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.

Tags: Red Oak 2010 young adults population

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.

Tags: Red Oak 2010 young adults population

Pollution in Iowa's Rivers and Streams

posted on May 6, 2008 at 3:03 PM

Pollution in Iowa's Rivers and Streams The Iowa Journal visits Boone and Sheldahl, two communities facing fines until they moved forward with costly upgrades of their underground municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.

Tags: sewage environment septic water quality rivers creeks

Discussion: Green Living and Eliminating Household Toxins

posted on May 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM

Discussion: Green Living and Eliminating Household Toxins 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.

Tags: green global warming health air quality water quality cancer ecology environment

Green Products and Healthy Home Interiors

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Green Products and Healthy Home Interiors 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.

Tags: green global warming health air quality water quality cancer ecology environment

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.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature governor news analysis prison corn farming taxes veterans student loans

Discussion: Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM

Discussion: Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa "The Iowa Journal" explores legal addictions in Iowa—alcohol, nicotine, and gambling.

Tags: smoking alcohol law gambling taxes

Iowa News Analysis: Governor's Pay Raise, Public Bargaining Rights, Open Records Law

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Iowa News Analysis: Governor's Pay Raise, Public Bargaining Rights, Open Records Law Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discuss Iowa legislative activity including pay increases for the governor and other state officials, expanding public sector bargaining rights, and the state's open record laws.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature governor news analysis

Iowa News Analysis: Veterans' Legislation and CIETC Verdicts

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

Paul Yeager and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talk about the convictions of former CIETC employees and legislative financing of veterans' programs.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature CIETC National Guard veterans taxes news analysis

Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa 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.

Tags: rural wind economy energy finance taxes utilities electricity power

Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa

posted on April 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM

Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa "The Iowa Journal" visits Iowa City for a look at the University of Iowa’s alcohol prevention efforts.

Tags: smoking alcohol economy law gambling taxes college University of Iowa

King Corn - Discussing Iowa Agriculture Today

posted on April 22, 2008 at 1:38 PM

King Corn - Discussing Iowa Agriculture Today The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture?

Tags: farms ecology agriculture construction energy/environment

Iowa News Analysis: Farm Prices, CIETC, Legislature Final Days

posted on April 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM

Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press talk about the rising farm prices, the CIETC closing arguments, final legislative bills and a possible challenge to the new smoking bill.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature smoking transportation roads trains taxes news analysis

King Corn - How Iowa Agriculture Works

posted on April 18, 2008 at 10:17 AM

King Corn - How Iowa Agriculture Works The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture?

Tags: farms ecology agriculture construction energy/environment

Wind Energy in Iowa

posted on April 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM

Wind Energy in Iowa 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.

Tags: rural wind economy energy finance taxes utilities Estherville

News Analysis: April 17, 2008

posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Host Paul Yeager and reporter Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss public transportation policies.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature smoking transportation roads trains taxes news analysis

List of Iowa LEED Registered Buildings

posted on April 14, 2008 at 5:25 PM

List of Iowa LEED Registered Buildings LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) quantifies the amount of energy savings in building design and construction. This is a list of the Iowa buildings currently registered, the first step towards certification. Compiled April 11, 2008.

Tags: green ecology global warming construction energy/environment energy policy LEED

Sustainable Architecture: Designing Green Buildings

posted on April 11, 2008 at 1:59 PM

Sustainable Architecture: Designing Green Buildings Architect Kevin Nordmeyer introduces Iowans to LEED certification, a method of measuring how sustainable a new building is.

Tags: green ecology global warming construction energy/environment energy policy architecture

Rural Development in Iowa (Discussion)

posted on April 11, 2008 at 1:58 PM

Rural Development in Iowa (Discussion) Rand Fisher, President, Iowa Area Development Group and Kathy Evert, President, Iowa Lakes Corridor, discuss how and why rural Iowa counties are setting up community foundations.

Tags: rural development economy

Community Foundations and Rural Development in Iowa

posted on April 10, 2008 at 1:38 PM

Community Foundations and Rural Development in Iowa If you can't "keep 'em down on the farm," can you at least keep some of the family money in the community? That's what many rural communities and counties are trying to do by creating community foundations. And in Iowa, they are establishing the foundations with the help of state gambling tax revenues.

Tags: rural development economy farmers finance taxes

News Analysis: April 10, 2008

posted on April 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM

Host Paul Yeager talks with Kay Henderson, news director Radio Iowa, about the ramifications of the newly passed smoking bill and gives an update on the statewide one-cent local sales tax option.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature news analysis

Green Construction in Iowa (Discussion)

posted on April 10, 2008 at 10:48 AM

Green Construction in Iowa (Discussion) Bob Haug, Executive Director of the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, and Curt Klaassen, of the Iowa Energy Center, meet with Paul Yeager to discuss how Iowans and Iowa institutions can save money on energy costs, and simultaneously help save the planet's ecosystems.

Tags: green ecology global warming construction energy/environment energy policy

News Analysis: April 14, 2008

posted on April 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM

In the News Analysis segment, David Pitt, Associated Press reporter, talks with host Paul Yeager about the proposed transportation license fee, the appropriations bill which may include $120 million to build a new prison in Fort Madison, and the implications of Iowa's new smoking ban.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature smoking prison judicial news analysis

News Analysis: April 7, 2008

posted on April 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss the progress on the CIETC trial and the financial struggles of Terrible's lakeside casino.

Tags: politics election president politics Democrat news analysis

News Analysis: April 3, 2008

posted on April 4, 2008 at 8:43 AM

News Analysis: April 3, 2008 Host Jeneane Beck talks with O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa News Director, about Senator Harkin's role as a super delegate at the Democratic convention.

Tags: politics election president politics Democrat news analysis

News Analysis: March 27, 2008

posted on March 27, 2008 at 3:03 PM

News Analysis: March 27, 2008 Radio Iowa’s Kay Henderson and Paul Yeager talked about what is happening at the Iowa Legislature, or not happening on many fronts. Subjects covered were the labor bill, bottle bill and smoking debate.

Tags: TIF shopping mall economy politics

War in Iraq 5th Anniversary

posted on March 24, 2008 at 11:08 AM

War in Iraq 5th Anniversary The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq.

Tags: Iowa Iraq war military veterans

News Analysis: March 24, 2008

posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM

News Analysis: March 24, 2008 Host Jeneane Beck and news analyst David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss the Iowa City murder of a woman and 4 children, and legislative debate on labor and smoking in public places.

Tags: news analysis politics smoking labor murder

News Analysis: March 17, 2008

posted on March 19, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt and Paul Yeager discuss current economic and political topics.

Tags: news analysis politics smoking taxes

The Impact of Community Colleges in Iowa

posted on March 17, 2008 at 3:03 PM

The Impact of Community Colleges in Iowa Iowa Journal looks at the role of community colleges in the state from education, training and workforce development.

Tags: college students business

Discussion: Juvenile Justice in Iowa

posted on February 29, 2008 at 1:45 PM

Discussion: Juvenile Justice in Iowa How big a problem is juvenile justice in Iowa? What treatments work? And what could make things work better? Iowa Journal explores.

Tags: economy juvenile children crime minority politics

News Analysis: February 28, 2008

posted on February 28, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa gives an update on the status of legislation to ban smoking in public places and proposed tax breaks for Microsoft to locate in Iowa.

Tags: news analysis politics smoking Microsoft taxes

News Analysis: February 25, 2008

posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press talks about the Governor's newly released energy proposal, a program called 2025, the proposed ban on smoking in public places, and the results of the Iowa Poll on the presidential race.

Tags: news analysis politics Iowa Governor smoking energy policy campaign 2008 Republican Democrat Hilary Clinton Barack Obama John McCain Ralph Nader

Discussion: Iowa Infrastructure - Planes, Trains, and the Internet

posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Discussion: Iowa Infrastructure - Planes, Trains, and the Internet Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest of the century. Iowa's Infrastructure is examined on The Iowa Journal. Program guest is Thom Hart, the state's new infrastructure guru. He works in the Iowa Department of Economic Development

Tags: economy energy policy technology science business

Iowa Infrastructure - Planes, Trains, and the Internet

posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Iowa Infrastructure - Planes, Trains, and the Internet Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest of the century. Iowa's Infrastructure is examined on The Iowa Journal. Program guest is Thom Hart, the state's new infrastructure guru. He works in the Iowa Department of Economic Development

Tags: economy energy policy technology science business

Jason Walsmith of The Nadas and Shawn Crahan of Slipknot Discuss Iowa's Music Industry

posted on February 21, 2008 at 10:33 AM

Jason Walsmith of The Nadas and Shawn Crahan of Slipknot Discuss Iowa's Music Industry Thoughts on Iowa's music industry from musicians Shawn Crahan of Slipknot and Dirty Little Rabbits, and Jason Walsmith of The Nadas.

Tags: creative class music economy technology

News Analysis: February 21, 2008

posted on February 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the legislature's action on a bill to ban smoking in public places with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: news analysis politics Iowa legislature smoking education educators taxes

Discussion: Iowa Biotech Businesses

posted on February 18, 2008 at 3:02 PM

Discussion: Iowa Biotech Businesses Mike Tramontina, Director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development and Doug Getter, Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association discuss the advantages and disadvantages of biotech businesses on Iowa's economy.

Tags: biotech technology research

News Analysis: February 18, 2008

posted on February 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM

News Analysis: February 18, 2008 Host Jeneane Beck talks with Associated Press reporter David Pitt about the difficulty of obtaining student loans and the proposed expansion of HAWK-I insurance program being debated in the Iowa legislature.

Tags: Iowa legislature politics news analysis student debt students debt college

Discussion: Casino's Impact on Economy and Politics in Iowa

posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Paul Yaeger interviews Wes Ehrecke, President of the Iowa Gaming Association and Jack Ketterer, Administrator for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Tags: gambling casinos economy job market tourism Iowa legislature politics

Gambling in Iowa

posted on February 15, 2008 at 4:49 PM

Gambling in Iowa Gambling is a big part of the Iowa economy. Revenues since gaming was legalized have topped a billion dollars and continue to climb. Despite the fact that wagering is now tightly woven into the fabric of Iowa life, there are questions about its worth.

Tags: gambling job market casinos economy

Author-Columnist Leonard Pitts Discusses Politics and Civil Rights

posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:56 AM

Author-Columnist Leonard Pitts Discusses Politics and Civil Rights Pulitzer winning Miami Heard columnist Leonard Pitt Jr. addresses a number of topics ranging from the Obama surge to life in the U.S. since 9-11.

Tags: campaign 2008 politics civil rights African Americans Democrats Barack Obama 9/11 activism Hillary Clinton education charter schools students gays and lesbians

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM

News analysis of national presidential campaigns as well as moves at the statehouse to enact a statewide ban on smoking and the implementation of new fees to cover highway construction costs from David Pitt of The Associated Press and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa.

Tags: Iowa legislature politics smoking news analysis roads bridges transportation campaign 2008 Barack Obama Democrats Hillary Clinton

Discussion: Campaign Finance and Lobbyists in Iowa Politics

posted on February 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM

Discussion: Campaign Finance and Lobbyists in Iowa Politics With us to discuss the role of lobbyists, ethics and whether there is a need for further reforms are two people who work with these issues on an almost daily basis: Representative Scott Raecker of the House Ethics Committee and Charlie Smithson is Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board.

Tags: politics Iowa capitol complex Iowa legislature campaign finance lobbyists

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 11, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Governor Chet Culver's endorsement of Barack Obama, education spending and concerns with the Iowa economy are topics covered by Dave Pitt of Associated Press.

Tags: Iowa legislature politics taxes news analysis budget economy education educators campaign 2008 governor Barack Obama Democrats caucuses

The Influence of Lobbyists in Iowa

posted on February 8, 2008 at 8:45 AM

The Influence of Lobbyists in Iowa There are some 685 lobbyists registered to lobby the Iowa Legislature. That's 4.5 lobbyists per legislator. We examine the role they play in shaping Iowa policy and legislation.

Tags: politics lobbyists Iowa capitol complex Iowa legislature campaign finance

News Analysis: February 4, 2008

posted on February 6, 2008 at 9:27 AM

Todd Mundt and Jeneane Beck Iowa Public Radio News talk about the Iowa Lottery Touch Play settlement and higher state budget projections.

Tags: lottery Iowa legislature politics taxes debt budget economy news analysis

News Analysis: January 31, 2008

posted on February 4, 2008 at 8:56 AM

Todd Mundt talks to Kay Henderson, News Director of Radio Iowa, about the results of the recent presidential candidate primaries and how they may affect the future of the Iowa caucuses. The two also discuss the status of the farm bill and if the roadblocks to passage will soon be resolved.

Tags: politics campaign 2008 caucuses news analysis Democrats Hillary Clinton John McCain Republicans

Discussion: Iowa's Water Quality and Quantity

posted on January 31, 2008 at 7:36 PM

Rich Leopold and L.D. McMullen discuss important issues concerning Iowa's water quality and management.

Tags: water quality disease floods discussion

News Analysis: January 28, 2008

posted on January 30, 2008 at 10:06 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses Iowa's economy, the new head of Iowa's Republican party, and proposed changes in the judicial system with host Jeneane Beck.

Tags: politics economy judicial news analysis

Discussion: Iowa's Roads & Bridges

posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:46 AM

Nancy Richardson, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, and Tom Rielly, chairman of the Iowa Senate Transportation committee discuss the state of Iowa's roads and bridges with Paul Yeager.

Tags: roads bridges transportation

News Analysis: January 24, 2008

posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:39 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses financial issues in the Iowa legislature, health care initiatives on the state level, and Ed Fallon's chances in the upcoming senatorial race.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature health taxes news analysis

Iowa's Roads & Bridges

posted on January 25, 2008 at 1:23 PM

Iowa's Roads & Bridges Amid worries about whether Americans can afford gasoline comes dispatches that the country is going to need to pony up to rebuild its transportation system. The Minneapolis bridge collapse of 2007 delivered a psychological jolt to drivers everywhere. Just how safe are the bridges we take everyday?

Tags: roads bridges transportation

News Analysis: January 21, 2008

posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses issues facing the first week of the Iowa legislative session with host Todd Mundt, including funding for community colleges and the bottle deposit program.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature recycling education budget economy college taxes news analysis

African Americans in Iowa's Prisons

posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM

African Americans in Iowa's Prisons Brad Richardson, Director of the DMC Resource Center in Iowa City, and David Goodson, with the Family & Children Council in Waterloo, discuss the causes and potential solutions for the disproportionate number of African Americans in Iowa's prisons.

Tags: civil rights African Americans prisons

Iowa Prison Reform

posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:22 PM

Iowa Prison Reform State Representative Todd Taylor and prison reform advocate Carlos Jayne discuss issues in the Iowa correctional system with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: prisons reform mental health politics Iowa legislature

News Analysis: January 17, 2008

posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses recent statehouse protests and the controversy surrounding coal plants in Marshalltown and Black Hawk County with host Paul Yeager.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature civil rights renewable energy coal news analysis

Day One at the 2008 Iowa Legislature

posted on January 15, 2008 at 10:55 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the first day of the 2008 Iowa legislative session, including balancing the state budget and expectations for Governor Culver's upcoming Condition of the State address.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature debt Condition of the State news analysis

Health Insurance Concerns and the Iowa Legislature

posted on January 11, 2008 at 4:52 PM

Health Insurance Concerns and the Iowa Legislature Senator Jack Hatch and John Gilliland, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, discuss health insurance mandates and how they will affect the 2008 Iowa lesgislative session.

Tags: health health insurance taxes politics Iowa legislature

News Analysis: January 10, 2008

posted on January 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses economic issues in the news, including the closing of a plant in Story City and post-holiday receipts for retailers, as well as tax issues facing the Iowa legislature.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature economics economy manufacturing job market taxes news analysis

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview

posted on January 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview As the session begins Monday, the legislature faces a fiscal year 2009 budget gap of more than $400 million. Governor Chet Culver has already asked lawmakers and state agencies to hold the line on spending, and he says he does not want to increases taxes. Nevertheless, there are many proposals asking for projects to be funded.

Tags: politics Iowa legislature health insurance agriculture livestock finance debt prisons

Monument Tour of the Iowa Capitol

posted on January 9, 2008 at 11:05 AM

Monument Tour of the Iowa Capitol Visitors to the Iowa capitol tend to spend their time under the gold dome taking in the history and architecture of the more than 120 year old building. But there may be just as much Iowa history outdoors on capitol grounds showcasing monuments, memorials, some dating back to 1893. Capitol Tour Guide Steve Persons shows us around.

Tags: Iowa capitol complex architecture Des Moines history monuments

News Analysis: January 7, 2008

posted on January 7, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Here now to give us her take on the news that lingers after all the candidates have boarded their planes or buses is Jeneane Beck of “Iowa Public Radio” news.

Tags: politics caucuses campaign 2008 news analysis Republicans Democrats Barack Obama Mike Huckabee civil rights education

Extended Discussion: An Outsider's View on the Iowa Caucuses

posted on January 4, 2008 at 9:28 AM

Extended Discussion: An Outsider's View on the Iowa Caucuses The Iowa Journal examines the latest update from the edge of the decision and experiences the campaigns from an outsider’s perspective. Geoff Elliott, reporter for The Australian, and Matt Taibbi, contributing editor for Rolling Stone Magazine, are here to discuss the Iowa campaigns and caucuses from an outsider's point of view in this special web-exclusive extended interview.

Tags: campaign 2008 politics Republicans Mike Huckabee Democrats Barack Obama Fred Thompson caucuses

An Outsider's View of the Iowa Caucuses

posted on January 3, 2008 at 10:14 PM

An Outsider's View of the Iowa Caucuses To outsiders, political homage to Iowa’s blended fuel may seem curious, but perhaps no more so than its caucus system. Here to share their take on the process are Geoff Elliott, a reporter for "The Australian," a national newspaper comparable to USA Today, and Matt Taibbi. Contributing Editor for Rolling Stone Magazine.

Tags: caucuses politics Democrats campaign 2008 Republicans Barack Obama Democrats Hillary Clinton John McCain

Early Iowa Caucus Results

posted on January 3, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Early Iowa Caucus Results Paul Yeager reports the early numbers from the Iowa caucuses on caucus night, January 3, 2008.

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News Analysis: January 3, 2008

posted on January 3, 2008 at 8:16 PM

News Analysis: January 3, 2008 The 2008 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. Kay Henderson is here fresh from the campaign trail with her take on all this.

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