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Frequently Asked Questions 
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Are you ever worried you'll run out of story ideas? How do you get your story ideas? How do you decide which story ideas to use? What are some helpful hints to get my story idea chosen? What are the steps in producing a story? How far in advance are the stories produced? How many people work on the show? How do I get a copy of a show? Where is Iowa Public Television? |
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| Are you ever worried you'll run out of story ideas? | |
| Not in this lifetime. Our cubicles and idea files are overflowing with great Iowa stories just waiting to be told. | |
| How do you get your story ideas? | |
| Producers are idea magnets. We read newspapers, search the internet, pick the brains of contacts around the state, and get letters, phone calls, and emails from our viewers. | |
| How do you decide which story ideas to use? | |
| First of all, the stories have to grab our attention. We look for uniqueness with universal appeal. The stories should be visual, meaningful, and have a strong Iowa angle. We’re happiest when the story offers a new way of approaching classic issues and problems. The litmus test is if the story gets unanimous approval at one of our lengthy “Idea Meetings.” | |
| What are some helpful hints to get my story idea chosen? | |
| Present your idea to us with the goals of the show in mind. We want stories about people who are making (or have made) Iowa a better place. And the stories need to be of interest to the entire state (not just your family or neighborhood.) Stories should be unusual, visual and inspiring in some way. Submit your proposals to us by calling, writing, or emailing. Be sure to include a contact name and phone number. | |
| What are the steps in producing a story? | |
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| How far in advance are the stories produced? | |
| The timeline for our stories varies widely. We might videotape an event as part of a story that develops over a year’s time, or we could tape an interview the day the program airs. | |
| How many people work on the show? | |
| As you can tell from the show’s credits, many people with differing areas of expertise work on this weekly program. Some will work on it for just a few hours per week, others make it their full-time job. Generally, there are about 6 producers who have their hands in each week’s show, some producing, editing, and writing features, others organizing the promotional efforts, and still others assembling the pieces into the on-air presentation. | |
| How do I get a copy of a show? | |
Call (800) 532-1290 and ask for a Living in Iowa Producer.
One of us will take your name, address, and phone number. You can
also email this information to us. We need the air date or name of
the story you’re requesting. VHS copies cost $25 (including
shipping), and take about 2 weeks to arrive. The bill and the tape
will come in separate mailings. You’ll need to mail us a check
for the amount and, once your check arrives, we’ll begin the
duplication process. It will take about 2 weeks for you to receive
your tape. We can’t process credit cards. Checks should be made
out to Iowa Public Television and mailed to:
Living In Iowa Include your name, phone, mailing address and the LII program you’re
interested in. |
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| How can I get a transcript? | |
| Up to now we haven't been able to offer transcripts of our programs, but soon that information will be available on the Living in Iowa website. Stay tuned. | |
| Where is Iowa Public Television? | |
| Our home base is in Johnston, Iowa, on the north side of Des Moines. Our street address is 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131. | |
| How can I contact you? | |
Living In Iowa |
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