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Discussion - Chronic Health Issues in Iowa

posted on November 20, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Discussion - Chronic Health Issues in Iowa A discussion of what Iowans can do to prevent chronic illness and otherwise deal with long time health issues.

Chronic Health Care in Iowa - Children

posted on November 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM

Chronic Health Care in Iowa - Children Camp Hertko Hollow helps children with diabetes learn the skills they need to manage their disease.

Discussion: Is Iowa one of the best states in which to live?

posted on November 21, 2008 at 12:59 PM

They are a hidden population in a state dominated by the native-born. But the people who have willfully moved to Iowa could be the engines of new growth.

“Transplants” to Iowa is the focus of this Iowa Journal.

Iowa - One of the best states in which to live?

posted on November 20, 2008 at 11:11 AM

Iowa - One of the best states in which to live? They are a hidden population in a state dominated by the native-born. But the people who have willfully moved to Iowa could be the engines of new growth.

“Transplants” to Iowa is the focus of this Iowa Journal.

Discussion: Helping Kids Deal with Storms and Loss

posted on June 27, 2008 at 9:38 AM

Discussion: Helping Kids Deal with Storms and Loss Experts discuss how to help kids deal with the losses they and their towns have incurred in recent Iowa storms.

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.

Iowa Juvenile Justice

posted on February 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM

Iowa Juvenile Justice How do we keep Iowa juvenile delinquents from becoming adult criminals. The treatment of Iowa's youth might surprise you. Watch The Iowa Journal.

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.

Marsha K. Ternus, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice

posted on May 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Marsha K. Ternus, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Recently named Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, Marsha Ternus is turning her sights on helping an entire justice system reach its highest potential. After almost 170 years, going back to the days when Iowa was a territory, the Chief, meaning the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, is a woman.

Teaching Kids to Avoid Online Child Predators

posted on May 14, 2007 at 4:14 PM

Teaching Kids to Avoid Online Child Predators Law enforcement officials are telling us that the problem of online child predators is not going to be legislated away, and prevention is going to be the best medicine. Here are some general rules of thumb from a recent seminar given at the Community of Christ Church in Hiawatha.

Harkin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

posted on April 9, 2007 at 9:06 AM

Harkin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Iowa Senator Tom Harkin talks about his work with health and wellness, particularly with children.

Heart Doctors Help Children in the Yucatan

posted on February 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Heart Doctors Help Children in the Yucatan For nearly 30 years Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines has been donating time and expertise to help children with heart problems from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.