During his long career as an editor and writer, Dan Kaercher crisscrossed the Midwest region. After returning to his home state of Iowa, he always found a renewed sense of pride in this extraordinary state. Join Dan as he searches for the best of Iowa. He visits some of the treasures he found on previous road trips, and uncovers some new gems. From rich natural areas to one-of-a-kind food stops to tributes to Iowan's heritage, Dan spotlights some of the best that Iowa has to offer.

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• Best of Iowa with Dan Kaercher

  • Fri, December 4, 7:25 PM on IPTV

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Iowa Pathways

Explore Iowa's history in a whole new way

From the first farmers to pioneer settlers; new immigrants to Iowa innovators, discover how the experiences of the past tell the story of who we are as Iowans. Produced in partnership with the State Historical Society of Iowa, IPTV's Iowa Pathways brings together vast resources into an online destination examining the people, places, events and ideas of Iowa.

• Over 300 articles about Iowa history topics
• Nearly 1,000 images, videos, and interactive maps
• Interactive timeline of over 500 historical events
• Over 1,000 links, activities and classroom resources

Visit Iowa Pathways at www.iptv.org/iowapathways.