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World Food Prize - On The Iowa Journal

posted on October 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Those who help feed the world's hungry are recognized at the World Food Prize in a ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.

World Food Prize - Bill Gates Speaks at Symposium in Iowa

posted on October 15, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, addresses the World Food Prize Symposium.

World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, in Iowa

posted on October 14, 2009 at 10:56 AM

In the land of plenty, those who help feed the world's hungry are recognized. A talk with the 2009 World Food Prize Laureate.

Discussion of Iowa's Natural Heritage

posted on October 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM

The Iowa Journal explores Iowa's role in the preservation and conservation of the state's and the nation's natural heritage.

Discussing the Pope's 1979 Visit to Iowa

posted on October 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM

Host Paul Yeager speaks with Monsignor Stephen Orr and Monsignor Frank Bognanno in this special look back to 1979, when the most well-traveled Pontiff in the world visited rural Iowa.

Remembering the Pope's 1979 Visit to Iowa

posted on October 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM

The Iowa Journal takes a special, hour-long, look back to 1979, when the most well-traveled Pontiff in the world visited rural Iowa.

Further Discussion of the Pope's Visit to Iowa

posted on October 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM

The Iowa Journal takes a look back to when the most well-traveled Pontiff in the world visited rural Iowa.

Council Bluffs - Omaha - Discussion of the Possible Economic Future

posted on May 1, 2009 at 5:36 PM

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.

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.

Iowa's Constitution and Civil Rights History - Discussion

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.

Iowa Supreme Court - History of Civil Rights in Iowa

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.

News Analysis: March 19, 2009

posted on March 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM

Host Paul Yeager discusses news of the day with James Lynch of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Iowa News Analysis: January 22, 2009

posted on January 23, 2009 at 5:24 PM

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.

Discussion - Government Efficiencies - New Ideas for Old Problems

posted on January 22, 2009 at 5:21 PM

The Iowa Journal looks at ways the Iowa government can save money in this economy.

Discussion: Iowa and the U.S. Financial Crisis

posted on October 31, 2008 at 8:48 AM

Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable fall-out in Iowa.

Economic Crisis - U.S. Economy and Iowa

posted on October 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable fall-out in Iowa.

Flood and Storm Recovery 2008 - Iowa Disaster Overview

posted on September 11, 2008 at 4:45 PM

Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.

Flood and Storm Recovery 2008: Your Disaster Questions Answered

posted on September 11, 2008 at 3:39 PM

Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.

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.

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.