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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.
posted on April 23, 2009 at 7:16 PM
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.
posted on April 20, 2009 at 11:43 AM
A look at Iowa's history of Supreme Court rulings - dealing with rights for minorities and women.
posted on January 7, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Jessie Field Shambaugh was an educator and innovator in the early 1900s in Iowa. She is said to have been the 'mother' of 4H. Iowa Public Television gathers first-hand stories from people who knew her, including her daughter and a 107-year-old former student.
posted on December 19, 2008 at 5:46 PM
In 2006, Dayton Duncan, historian, documentarian, and politico, visited the Iowa Public Television studios. In this clip, he speaks with Morgan Halgren about his love of history, Lewis & Clark, and National Parks.
posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Dan Kaercher travels south and visits Centerville.
posted on October 27, 2008 at 2:14 PM
posted on August 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM
The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Our News Analysts are: Mark Ridolfi, Editorial Page Editor/Quad City Times, and John Beydler, QC Online editor, columnist/The (Moline) Dispatch/The Rock Island Argus.
posted on August 22, 2008 at 11:15 AM
The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?
posted on August 21, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Iowa Journal explores the history of gambling in Iowa - starting in Davenport in 1991. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?
posted on July 24, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Out and About correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Creston.
posted on July 7, 2008 at 4:02 PM
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.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Senator Jack Kibbie talks about his experiences as a Korean War Sergeant First Class, and about legislation he's working on for Iowa veterans.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:22 PM
President of the Iowa Senate, Jack Kibbie, tells of his experiences during the Korean War.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 10:31 AM
The bloodiest foreign war in U.S. history is also its least-known. Learn about the Korean War on The Iowa Journal.
posted on May 16, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Out and About Correspondent Dan Kaercher takes us to Pocahontas.
posted on May 8, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Iowa Journal visits the southwest Iowa town of Red Oak.
posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:19 PM
The state of Iowa is not known for its diversity. In fact its population contains few minorities. Yet, Iowa minorities have made great contributions to the state. A case in point is the historic presence of African-Americans in Iowa.
posted on January 9, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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.
posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM
What's the fuss about the Iowa caucuses? We explore the history, the process and the influence that the Iowa caucus has on the nation's body politic.
posted on November 15, 2007 at 10:19 AM
Historically, the nation has tried to provide for its returning soldiers. Following World War Two, veterans benefits were grounded in the logistics of returning thousands of soldiers to their hometowns and transforming the nation to a peacetime economy.
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