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Council Bluffs - Omaha - Discussion of the Possible Economic Future

posted on May 1, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Council Bluffs - Omaha - Discussion of the Possible Economic Future 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.

Tags: Iowa council bluffs gambling Economy Nebraska omaha revenue

Iowa News Analysis - April 30, 2009

posted on May 1, 2009 at 5:27 PM

Unlike the Quad Cities; Omaha-Council Bluffs has yet to find its full identity. But could that be changing? In this episode of The Iowa Journal, we’ll take a hard look the potential emergence of a new and powerful regional economy.

Tags: Council Bluffs Omaha economy Iowa Nebraska gambling

Iowa's Constitution and Civil Rights History - Discussion

posted on April 23, 2009 at 7:16 PM

Iowa's Constitution and Civil Rights History - Discussion 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.

Tags: civil rights constitution African-American women supreme court lawyers history Iowa

Iowa Supreme Court - History of Civil Rights in Iowa

posted on April 20, 2009 at 11:43 AM

Iowa Supreme Court - History of Civil Rights in Iowa A look at Iowa's history of Supreme Court rulings - dealing with rights for minorities and women.

Tags: constitution congressional supreme court gay marriage history Iowa women African-American civil rights slavery

News Analysis: March 19, 2009

posted on March 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM

News Analysis: March 19, 2009 Host Paul Yeager discusses news of the day with James Lynch of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Tags: news analysis news Iowa

Iowa News Analysis: January 22, 2009

posted on January 23, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Iowa News Analysis: January 22, 2009 Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and host Paul Yeager talk about the possible sale of the Iowa Lottery to private interests, a local option sales tax for Linn County and Cedar Rapids use for flood recovery and a different flood relief bill moving through committee at the Statehouse.

Tags: news analysis Iowa

Discussion - Government Efficiencies - New Ideas for Old Problems

posted on January 22, 2009 at 5:21 PM

Discussion - Government Efficiencies - New Ideas for Old Problems The Iowa Journal looks at ways the Iowa government can save money in this economy.

Tags: Iowa economy buildings state offices state budget

Discussion: Iowa and the U.S. Financial Crisis

posted on October 31, 2008 at 8:48 AM

Discussion: Iowa and the U.S. Financial Crisis Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable fall-out in Iowa.

Tags: iowa economy financial crisis economics

Economic Crisis - U.S. Economy and Iowa

posted on October 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Economic Crisis - U.S. Economy and Iowa Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable fall-out in Iowa.

Tags: iowa economy financial crisis economics

Flood and Storm Recovery 2008 - Iowa Disaster Overview

posted on September 11, 2008 at 4:45 PM

Flood and Storm Recovery 2008 - Iowa Disaster Overview 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 FEMA

Flood and Storm Recovery 2008: Your Disaster Questions Answered

posted on September 11, 2008 at 3:39 PM

Flood and Storm Recovery 2008: 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

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

Iowa Storms - Floods, Tornadoes, and Aftermath - News Analysis

posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM

Iowa Storms - Floods, Tornadoes, and Aftermath - News Analysis 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.

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