The Iowa Journal: June 19th Flood Report
posted on June 19, 2008 at 9:33 PM
This is an overview of flooding in towns across Iowa.
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This is an overview of flooding in towns across Iowa. Ask the Experts: Your Disaster Questions Answered
posted on June 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.
Discussion: Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Looking Ahead
posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM
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.
Flooding Across Iowa - 2008 Floods Overview
posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM
The Iowa Journal takes a look at the widespread effects of extreme weather on Iowa so far this year.
Iowa Storms - Floods, Tornadoes, and Aftermath - News Analysis
posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
In the News Analysis segment, David Pitt of the Associated Press updates host Paul Yeager on the aftermath of tornado that killed four Boy Scouts at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in western Iowa on June 11, 2008. The two also discuss how the Midwest floods are affecting corn prices.
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.
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.
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.
Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa
posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
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.
Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa
posted on April 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM
"The Iowa Journal" visits Iowa City for a look at the University of Iowa’s alcohol prevention efforts.
Out and About Iowa - Fairfield
posted on April 17, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Out and About correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Fairfield and explores the cultural scene in the community. The arts are and always have been an important part of the town.
Wind Energy in Iowa
posted on April 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM
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.
Rural Development in Iowa (Discussion)
posted on April 11, 2008 at 1:58 PM
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.
Community Foundations and Rural Development in Iowa
posted on April 10, 2008 at 1:38 PM
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.
Out and About Iowa - John Deere & Waterloo
posted on April 3, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Iowa Journal visits the assembly line at John Deere in Waterloo.
News Analysis: March 27, 2008
posted on March 27, 2008 at 3:03 PM
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.
Discussion: Rehabbing Old Iowa Malls
posted on March 27, 2008 at 3:01 PM
What does a community do with a failing mall? It’s a dilemma that threatens the tax base and economies of a growing number of cities. Saving retail dinosaurs and the communities where they are is at issue on “The Iowa Journal.”
Rehabbing Old Iowa Malls
posted on March 27, 2008 at 2:46 PM
What does a community do with a failing mall? It’s a dilemma that threatens the tax base and economies of a growing number of cities. Saving retail dinosaurs and the communities where they are is at issue on “The Iowa Journal.”
Discussion: The Impact on Iowa of Five Years of the Iraq War
posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM
The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq. HOST: Jeneane Beck, PROGRAM GUEST: Rep. McKinley Bailey, D-Webster City
Discussion: The Role of Community Colleges in Iowa
posted on March 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College, talks about how community colleges respond to the workforce needs of area businesses and students looking to begin their post-secondary education. Bob Mundt, President of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the successful role of community colleges to train the future workforce.
Discussion: Juvenile Justice in Iowa
posted on February 29, 2008 at 1:45 PM
How big a problem is juvenile justice in Iowa? What treatments work? And what could make things work better? Iowa Journal explores.
Discussion: Iowa Infrastructure - Planes, Trains, and the Internet
posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM
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
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
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.
Gambling in Iowa
posted on February 15, 2008 at 4:49 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Economics of College Sports
posted on December 21, 2007 at 5:29 PM
Legend has it a college president once implored his faculty to make the university into something of which the football team could be proud. The logic, if not the principle, is understandable. Athletics may be worth more financially to the university than its academic performance.
Discussion: The Economics of College Sports
posted on December 21, 2007 at 5:28 PM
Michael Gartner, owner of the Iowa Cubs baseball team, and president of the Iowa Board of Regents, and Tom Witosky, a reporter for "The Des Moines Register" discuss the economics of college sports with host Paul Yeager.
Swift: One Year Later
posted on December 18, 2007 at 9:42 AM
For the nearly 30,000 residents of Marshalltown, IA, December 12, 2006, was the day their town made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. While proponents of stronger immigration policies are heartened by the rollback of illegal entries, the human and community impact of last year’s raids in Iowa endures.
Immigration Issues in Iowa
posted on December 17, 2007 at 6:01 PM
Iowa House Minority Leader Chris Rants and Sister Christine Feagan of Hispanic Ministries discuss the state of immigration in Iowa one year after the Swift raids in Marshalltown.
John Pappajohn (Extended Interview)
posted on October 8, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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
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
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.
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