News & Public Affairs: Page 15

Discussion: Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa (#154)

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM

"The Iowa Journal" explores legal addictions in Iowa—alcohol, nicotine, and gambling. 15:36 Read More »

Iowa News Analysis: Governor's Pay Raise, Public Bargaining Rights, Open Records Law (#154)

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discuss Iowa legislative activity including pay increases for the governor and other state officials, expanding public sector bargaining rights, and the state's open record laws. Read More »

Iowa News Analysis: Veterans' Legislation and CIETC Verdicts (#153)

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. Read More »

Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa (#153)

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. Read More »

Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa (#154)

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. 03:33 Read More »

Wind Energy in Iowa (Full Program) (#153)

posted on April 25, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Full Program: Wind power, and its potential in Iowa's future are discussed on this episode of "The Iowa Journal." 27:46 Read More »

King Corn: Discussing Iowa Agriculture Today (#152)

posted on April 22, 2008 at 1:38 PM

The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture? Read More »

Iowa Farming - What's New Since "King Corn" (#152)

posted on April 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Frederick L. Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Leopold Center discuss the 'ethanol economy' and the future of agriculture. 14:58 Read More »

Iowa News Analysis: Farm Prices, CIETC, Legislature Final Days (#152)

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. Read More »

King Corn - How Iowa Agriculture Works (Full Program) (#152)

posted on April 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Full Program: The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture? 27:47 Read More »