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Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa (#219)

posted on March 18, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills. 05:00 Read More »

Discussion: Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa (#219)

posted on March 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills. 15:52 Read More »

Who will report when all the reporters are gone? (Full Program) (#218)

posted on February 27, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Full Program: Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several years. So, who will be the investigative journalists in the... 28:17 Read More »

Who will report when all the reporters are gone? (Extended Version) (#218)

posted on February 27, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Full Program: This is a special, hour-long version of The Iowa Journal. Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several... 57:38 Read More »

The Future of Media in Iowa (#218)

posted on February 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM

The Iowa Journal looks at the future of the media. 05:05 Read More »

Discussion: Who Will Report when the Reporters are Gone? (#218)

posted on February 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM

Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several years. So, who will be the investigative journalists in the... 43:52 Read More »

Iowa News Analysis: February 26, 2009 (#218)

posted on February 26, 2009 at 2:23 PM

News analyst Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and host Paul Yeager talk prevailing wage, limits on campaign contributions, and recall of local politicians. Read More »

Discussion: Growing Iowa's Art Scene - The Business of Culture (#217)

posted on February 25, 2009 at 9:19 AM

The Iowa Journal will examine the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens. 12:00 Read More »

Iowa News Analysis: February 19, 2009 (#217)

posted on February 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM

In the news analysis, Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio talks with host Paul Yeager about labor issues including fair share, prevailing wage, the Atalissa bunkhouse, the House Oversight committee and gas tax. Read More »

Growing Iowa's Art Scene: The Business of Culture (Full Program) (#217)

posted on February 20, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Full Program: The Iowa Journal examines the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens. 27:47 Read More »

Growing the Arts in Iowa (#217)

posted on February 19, 2009 at 6:26 PM

The Iowa Journal will examine the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens. 04:45 Read More »

Discussion: Federal Stimulus Impact on Iowa (#216)

posted on February 13, 2009 at 5:06 PM

Guests on this discussion include Thom Hart of the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) who discusses his office's efforts to sift through thousands of requests from Iowa cities, counties and schools for stimulus funds. The IDED is... 16:53 Read More »