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Ethanol Policies, Subsidies, and Politics - Iowans Take a Look (#206)

posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM

Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the upstart of dozens of biofuel factories around the state. This Iowa Journal looks at the politics of ethanol. 03:02 Read More »

Ethanol and Politics in Iowa (Full Program) (#206)

posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:18 AM

Full Program: Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the upstart of dozens of biofuel factories around the state. This Iowa Journal looks at the politics of ethanol. 27:46 Read More »

Storm Water Management - Flood Prevention (Full Program) (#173)

posted on August 29, 2008 at 9:59 AM

Full Program: Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa. "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as... 28:46 Read More »

Discussion: Storm Water Management - Flood Prevention (#173)

posted on August 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa. "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as... 10:00 Read More »

Storm Water Management - Flood Prevention (Feature) (#173)

posted on August 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM

Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as... 05:00 Read More »

What To Do About Trash (Full Program) (#170)

posted on August 1, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Full Program: Iowa Journal is talking trash – how much stuff Americans have, what happens to it when we’re done with it, and how we can reduce it. 27:47 Read More »

Discussion: What to do with Trash (#170)

posted on July 25, 2008 at 4:15 PM

Iowa Journal looks at the accumulation of possessions Americans buy, sell and horde and what happens to the environment when the stuff is finally thrown out. Read More »

Talking Trash (Feature) (#170)

posted on July 25, 2008 at 4:15 PM

Americans like stuff: We buy it, sell it, and horde it. We have so much stuff that many of us have to rent storage space outside the home. When one tires of their stuff, it may eventually end up in a landfill. "The Iowa Journal" talks trash. 05:00 Read More »

Discussion: Aftermath of Parkersburg Tornado (#162)

posted on May 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Barry Campbell, Vice President of Delivery from MidAmerican Energy, and David Miller, Director of Iowa Homeland Security discuss short-term and long-term recovery strategies for communities affected like Parkersburg. 14:17 Read More »

Food vs. Fuel - Not That Simple (#160)

posted on May 22, 2008 at 6:09 PM

The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel. 04:40 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 »

Food vs. Fuel - Are We Taking Agriculture for Granted? (Full Program) (#160)

posted on May 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Full Program: Are rising corn and bean prices due to the ethanol boom in Iowa? 27:46 Read More »

Discussion: Higher Gas Prices and Public Transportation (#159)

posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:06 PM

On this Iowa Journal, we discuss ridership on buses, alternatives to driving your car and what other gas-price-related items are quickly heading to the front- burner of many households across Iowa. 15:07 Read More »

Mason City Bus Ridership up 7% (#159)

posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:03 PM

On this Iowa Journal, we discuss ridership on buses, alternatives to driving your car and what other gas-price-related items are quickly heading to the front- burner of many households across Iowa. 02:36 Read More »