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Discussion: Iowa's Labor Unions (#169)

posted on July 25, 2008 at 1:56 PM

After years of dormancy are Iowa’s labor unions in resurgence? Will they be exerting more influence over the conduct of Iowa’s economy? 12:28 Read More »

Iowa's Labor Unions (Feature) (#169)

posted on July 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM

After years of dormancy are Iowa’s labor unions in resurgence? Will they be exerting more influence over the conduct of Iowa’s economy? Those are some of the questions The Iowa Journal will address in this edition. 05:00 Read More »

Discussion: Aviation and Iowa's Economy (#168)

posted on July 18, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Iowa officials discuss general aviation in Iowa, infrastructure needs and potential employment options. 14:44 Read More »

Discussion: Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Looking Ahead (#164)

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... 13:42 Read More »

Iowa Floods and Natural Disasters - Taking Stock (Full Program) (#164)

posted on June 12, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Full Program: The Iowa Journal will assess the economic impact from the storms with David Swenson, an Iowa State University economist and L.D. McMullen, retired CEO and General Manager of the Des Moines Water Works. 27:46 Read More »

Web Exclusive: L.D. McMullen and David Swenson on 2008 Iowa Floods (#164)

posted on June 12, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Iowa Journal assesses the economic impact from the 2008 storms with David Swenson, an Iowa State University economist and L.D. McMullen, retired CEO and General Manager of the Des Moines Water Works. 11:09 Read More »

The Dream Act - Political Climate for Immigration Reform (Feature) (#163)

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM

Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual. 02:54 Read More »

Discussion: Solutions to Iowa Immigration and Workforce Issues (#163)

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:12 PM

Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual. 15:20 Read More »

Iowa Immigration Solutions (Full Program) (#163)

posted on June 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Full Program: The Iowa Journal looks for ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual. 27:44 Read More »

Discussion: Food vs. Fuel - Ethanol's Place in the Economy (#160)

posted on May 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel. 10:23 Read More »

Iowa Film Industry - More than A Field of Dreams? (Feature) (#157)

posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:10 AM

Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans. 04:17 Read More »

Iowa Film Industry - Are Incentives Working? (Discussion) (#157)

posted on May 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans. 14:36 Read More »

Iowa Film Industry - Have Incentives Worked? (Full Program) (#157)

posted on May 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Full Program: Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans. 27:46 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 »

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 »

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