IPTV News
Education: Mastering the College Experience Returns to IPTV this Summer
May 7, 2008
Mark your calender for June 18th when Mastering the College Experience returns to the IPTV broadcast schedule. This new series is designed to meet the needs of students whether they are entering college from high school or returning to further their education. Programs feature seven college students ... Read more »
Press Release: See Word Girl and Dan Wardell May 17!
May 5, 2008
On Saturday, May 17, Word Girl will be in Des Moines for a visit! From 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., visit her at the 11th Annual Kids Safety Safari at Holmes Hyundai at 11206 Hickman Road in Des Moines. Then, from 2-5 p.m., visit her at the Comic Book I-Con at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Read more »
Education: Iowa Pathways Summer Workshops
May 1, 2008
IPTV’s Iowa Pathways inspires students to explore the people, places, events and ideas of Iowa in a fresh new way. Check out new content that recently has been added to the Web site including lots more video. Sign up for a summer workshop to discover how Iowa Pathways connects literacy, technology and ... Read more »
Friends: MemberCard Benefits of the Month
May 1, 2008
Use your Friends MemberCard throughout the month of May for two-for-one admission to the following two venues. Your MemberCard must be presented when purchasing tickets. Pella Opera House, PellaSee Bob Ralston play the Barton Theatre Organ May 1-3.For more information, call (800) 720-6327 or visit ... Read more »
Friends: #1 Ranking for IPTV's KDIN
April 28, 2008
Des Moines station ranks first among public television stations across the country Read more »
Press Release: #1 Ranking for IPTV's KDIN
April 28, 2008
Des Moines station ranks first among public television stations across the country Read more »
Education: Catch the Reading Bug this Summer on the ICN!
April 28, 2008
Though it's hard to believe, in these months of rain giving way to sunshine, it will soon be time for kids to shed their socks and put on shades. But the learning doesn't have to stop when they get clear of the classroom. IPTV's K-12 Connections is ready for summer, complementing the 2008 Collaborative ... Read more »
Friends: Join Friends of IPTV on a Trip to Branson
April 23, 2008
Join IPTV September 3-7 for an experience you won't soon forget! Travel with us to the entertainment capital of the Midwest, where you'll get a taste of some of the finest Branson has to offer. We gebin our Branson experience on the spectacular Branson Belle and end with the Welk Stars Reunion Show. ... Read more »
Friends: Join our British-Irish Escape Tour
April 23, 2008
Join Friends October 15-25 on our 11-day British-Irish Escape Tour featuring England and Ireland. We'll visit the filming locations of some of your favorite British programs including To the Manor Born and Are You Being Served? Again! and locations that have brought Masterpiece Theatre stories to life. ... Read more »
Press Release: Dan Wardell Hits the Road for Another Reading Road Trip!
April 17, 2008
Dan Wardell is hitting the road to visit 58 libraries across Iowa for another Reading Road Trip! More details are to come. Meanwhile, here is the list of stops with dates and times. We hope to see you there! Read more »
Education: North Iowa Community College
April 15, 2008
In continuing its commitment to lifelong learning, Iowa Public Television proudly highlights adult learning centers across Iowa. This month, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is featured whose service area encompasses all of Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, ... Read more »
Education: Watch Iowa Model Core Curriculum Video Clips on Iptv.org!
April 13, 2008
If you missed your chance to sign up for the Model Core Curriculum ICN sessions you can now watch the videos online at Iptv.org! Three collections are available: Science Model Core Curriculum Math Model Core Curriculum Literacy Model Curriculum Each session features presenters demonstrating ... Read more »
Education: News Flash Five -- Online News for Kids
April 2, 2008
News Flash Five is a pioneering PBS Web site that encourages 8-11 year-olds to learn about current events, and brings them a fresh way of receiving—and reporting—news online. A recent PBS survey revealed almost four in five kids described themselves as interested or very interested in the news, but ... Read more »
Education: April 2008 Declared Financial Literacy Month by Governor Culver
April 1, 2008
Looking for quality financial literacy resources to integrate into your curriculum? Check out Biz Kid$, the fun, new, fast-paced TV series where kids teach kids about money and entrepreneurship. Appropriate for 5th-12th graders, each episode features young business owners and philanthropists who share ... Read more »
Press Release: Resources to help with Caring for Your Parents
April 1, 2008
On April 2 at 8 p.m., and April 20 at 2 p.m., don't miss "Caring for Your Parents," a documentary about the important issues facing millions of Americans. Below are additional resources to help Iowans addressing these issues. Read more »
Press Release: More Now Available from IPTV-Digital
March 31, 2008
(Johnston, Iowa) Iowa Public Television, Iowa’s only statewide and noncommercial source of quality television, now has three digital channels on the air. IPTV-Digital is IPTV’s primary digital channel and is broadcast on the .1 channel (11.1 in central Iowa; 12.1 in eastern Iowa; etc). It features ... Read more »
Schedule changes
March 27, 2008
The following changes were made after the May Advance went to print: Beginning Saturday, May 17, IPTV is adding Anamalia to the Saturday morning children's schedule. To make room for it, The Zula Patrol will be taken out of the schedule, Teletubbies will move to 6:30 a.m. and Clifford the Big Red Dog ... Read more »
Education: 'Three Cups of Tea' Author Featured on Intelligent Talk Television
March 20, 2008
Gregory Mortenson is the author of the best-selling book Three Cups of Tea which recounts his lifelong dedication to promote education and literacy, especially for girls, in remote, volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. As of 2007, Mortenson has established over 61 schools in these areas, which ... Read more »
Education: IPTV’s Explore More Investigates Water Quality in Iowa
March 11, 2008
The water we drink, the places we swim, and the plants and animals within our environment are increasingly influenced by pollution. Urban runoff, agricultural practices, and other sources significantly impact this vital resource. IPTV’s Explore More: Water Quality Web site is a destination for your ... Read more »
Education: Iowa History Comes Alive for Students
March 11, 2008
IPTV’s Iowa Pathways Web site is your destination for Iowa history content and classroom resources. Hundreds of articles, images, videos and interactives bring Iowa’s past to life, challenging students to explore the people, places, events and ideas of Iowa according to their individual interests. Students ... Read more »
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