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Economic Crises Short Overview

posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM

Waiting for the economy to improve, what can be done in the meantime? We’ll explore that question as The Iowa Journal examines the outlook and strategies for job hunters.

Economic Crisis - Iowans Questions Answered - Live Call-in

posted on May 21, 2009 at 6:36 PM

Viewers ask experts questions about financial difficulties due to layoffs and job hunting in this rocky economy. This hour-long program aired live on Iowa Public Television at 8pm, Thursday, May 21, 2009.

Council Bluffs/ Omaha: A Booming New Economy?

posted on April 30, 2009 at 2:25 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 2, 2009

posted on April 3, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Radio Iowa news director Kay Henderson talks with host Paul Yeager about the wild week at the Iowa Legislature regarding tax legislation, and speculates about the news from the Iowa Supreme Court on their ruling on gay marriage in Iowa.

Discussion: Sustainability on Campus - Iowa Colleges and Communities

posted on March 27, 2009 at 1:11 PM

Jerry Kelley, Mayor of Indianola, Kevin Nordmeyer, Director of the Iowa Energy Center, and Simpson College student Kathryn Lisk talk about how and why Iowa colleges are pushing for energy sustainability.

News Analysis: March 26, 2009

posted on March 27, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Radio Iowa News Director Kay Henderson and Paul Yeager talk about new tax structure, extension of jobless benefits and the politics of this week's White House health care forum.

Iowa News Analysis: January 8, 2009

posted on January 12, 2009 at 10:32 AM

The state of print journalism and the possibility of new taxes are current topics discussed by host Paul Yeager and Associate Press reporter David Pitt.

Iowa Film Industry - More than A Field of Dreams? (Feature)

posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:10 AM

Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans.

Iowa Film Industry - Are Incentives Working? (Discussion)

posted on May 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans.

Iowa News Analysis: Flooding and Farming, New Bills Signed by Gov. Culver

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss flooding in Iowa and its impact on planting crops, and the impact of Governor Culver signing bills that increase the oversight of students loans and regulate the Veterans' Trust Fund.

Discussion: Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM

"The Iowa Journal" explores legal addictions in Iowa—alcohol, nicotine, and gambling.

Iowa News Analysis: Veterans' Legislation and CIETC Verdicts

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

Paul Yeager and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talk about the convictions of former CIETC employees and legislative financing of veterans' programs.

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.

Iowa News Analysis: Farm Prices, CIETC, Legislature Final Days

posted on April 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM

Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press talk about the rising farm prices, the CIETC closing arguments, final legislative bills and a possible challenge to the new smoking bill.

Wind Energy in Iowa

posted on April 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM

News Analysis: April 17, 2008

posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Host Paul Yeager and reporter Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss public transportation policies.

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.

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

News Analysis: March 17, 2008

posted on March 19, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt and Paul Yeager discuss current economic and political topics.

News Analysis: February 28, 2008

posted on February 28, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa gives an update on the status of legislation to ban smoking in public places and proposed tax breaks for Microsoft to locate in Iowa.

News Analysis: February 21, 2008

posted on February 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the legislature's action on a bill to ban smoking in public places with host Paul Yeager.

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 24, 2008

posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:39 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses financial issues in the Iowa legislature, health care initiatives on the state level, and Ed Fallon's chances in the upcoming senatorial race.

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.

Health Insurance Concerns and the Iowa Legislature

posted on January 11, 2008 at 4:52 PM

Senator Jack Hatch and John Gilliland, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, discuss health insurance mandates and how they will affect the 2008 Iowa lesgislative session.

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.

News Analysis: November 1, 2007

posted on November 1, 2007 at 6:01 PM

David Pitt of the “Associated Press” discusses a controversial tax, who could actually own the names of prominent campus institutions and who could carry arms. The story that is lingering, though, is the residue of a spectacular fire this week.

Essay: Nicholas Johnson on Taxes and Corporate Tax Breaks

posted on October 26, 2007 at 9:19 AM

Nicholas Johnson is a visiting law professor at the University of Iowa. In a previous life he was a member of the Federal Communications Commission. He remains a populist, and while he is still concerned about the current condition of the nation’s broadcast resources, he’s also a little worked up about taxes and tax breaks.