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Discussion: Twitter and Social Media and Business

posted on June 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Twitter and Business - How Iowans are Using Social Media

posted on June 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Social Media is growing and becoming mainstream. What exactly are some benefits of using Twitter or Facebook?

Economic Crises Short Overview

posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM

Economic Crises Short Overview Waiting for the economy to improve, what can be done in the meantime? We’ll explore that question as The Iowa Journal examines the outlook and strategies for job hunters.

Economic Crisis - Iowans Questions Answered - Live Call-in

posted on May 21, 2009 at 6:36 PM

Economic Crisis - Iowans Questions Answered - Live Call-in 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.

Iowa Economic Status Report

posted on April 9, 2009 at 3:05 PM

Iowa Economic Status Report Iowa business leaders discuss the state's economy.

Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa

posted on March 18, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa 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.

Discussion: Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa

posted on March 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Discussion: Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa 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.

Growing the Arts in Iowa

posted on February 19, 2009 at 6:26 PM

Growing the Arts in Iowa The Iowa Journal will examine the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens.

Financial Literacy Discussion with Tahira Hira and Adam Carroll

posted on January 21, 2009 at 2:49 PM

Financial Literacy Discussion with Tahira Hira and Adam Carroll 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.

Iowa News Analysis: January 15, 2009

posted on January 16, 2009 at 12:17 PM

James Lynch of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio talk with host Paul Yeager about Iowa legislators response to the troubled state budget, how decisions at the federal level could affect Iowa's budget, and what's left for state legislators to do while they wait for news from the federal government.

Financial Literacy

posted on January 16, 2009 at 10:12 AM

Financial Literacy 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.

Out and About Iowa - Adel

posted on July 7, 2008 at 4:02 PM

Out and About Iowa - Adel Out and About Correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Adel and finds out how a small town defines itself in the shadow of a metro area.

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.

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

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

The Local Food Movement in Iowa

posted on October 12, 2007 at 1:05 PM

The Local Food Movement in Iowa The growing local food movement: Is it a flash in the pan or a long term trend? What can this "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" campaign mean for farmers, consumers and even the state of Iowa's economy? Panelists are Rich Pirog, associate director of the Leopold Center in Ames; and Larry Cleverly of Cleverly Farms in Mingo.

Entrepreneurship in Iowa

posted on October 9, 2007 at 12:00 AM

David Hensley, executive director of the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Iowa, and Maureen Collins-Williams, director of the University of Northern Iowa's regional business center/SBDC discuss Iowa's growing entrepreneurial culture with Todd Mundt.

John Pappajohn (Extended Interview)

posted on October 8, 2007 at 12:00 AM

John Pappajohn (Extended Interview) In this web-exclusive extended interview, John Pappajohn discusses his entrepreneurial beginnings, his successes, and his hopes for the future of small business in Iowa.

News Analysis: October 8, 2007

posted on October 8, 2007 at 12:00 AM

In the headlines this week: There are worries about the market for Iowa's burgeoning ethanol industry, despite oil being at $80 a barrel; and the president has vetoed expanded funding for the health care of poor children. Dave Pitt of the "Associated Press" is here to brief us about these matters.

John Pappajohn on What Makes an Entrepreneur

posted on October 5, 2007 at 3:08 PM

John Pappajohn on What Makes an Entrepreneur With a personal fortune estimated at a half a billion dollars, he is giving much of it away. John Pappajohn is sharing his vision by financing five entrepreneurial education centers in the state. Since their inception a decade ago, the centers have produced nearly three thousand business startups in Iowa.

Megan Wettach, Young Entrepreneur

posted on October 4, 2007 at 2:20 PM

Megan Wettach, Young Entrepreneur This southeastern Iowa community may seem an unlikely location for a national clothing line that specializes in prom and pageant gowns. In 2001, as a 17-year-old senior in high school, Megan Wettach opened Premier Prom and Pageantry in her hometown of Mount Pleasant.