Assignment Iowa
Outstanding Iowans (#111)
Meet a teenager from Des Moines who's one of the top female gymnasts in the world. Shawn Johnson has aspirations of competing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Next, go on assignment with Neil Rettig, a filmmaker whose nature photography has been featured in big-name magazines and television shows, including Nature, National Geographic and more. Finally, Chief Justice of Iowa's Supreme Court Marsha K. Ternus talks about her concern for the state's foster children. Chief Justice Ternus is the first woman to hold this prestigious position on the court. [27 minutes]
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A Visit with Shawn Johnson, West Des Moines... (#111)
Meet Shawn Johnson, the 15 year-old rising star of gymnastics, who recently won the Pan American Games' all-around... 07:09
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Outstanding Iowans (Full Program) (#111)
Full Program: In this episode of Assignment Iowa we introduce you to some outstanding Iowans. 27:50
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Margaret Stratton, Iowa Artist (#112)
Iowa City photographer and University of Iowa Professor, Margaret Stratton, creates images that make us think about...
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Fred Easker, Iowa Artist (#112)
Fred Easker is a Cedar Rapids artist who, like Grant Wood once did, finds inspiration in the rolling hills of... 08:50
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Jim Shrosbree, Iowa Artist (#112)
Fairfield sculptor and Maharishi University Professor Jim Shrosbree explores an inner landscape where "reality" is... 07:42
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