Assignment Iowa
Take One Step (#108)
This episode explores the problem of obesity in Iowa, how big the epidemic is and who suffers from it. The program also includes Iowa native, Matt Hoover, winner of NBC's The Biggest Loser.
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Harkin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (#108)
Assignment Iowa visits with Iowa Senator Tom Harkin about his work with health and wellness, particularly with children. 04:59
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Matt Hoover, Iowa's “Biggest Loser” (#108)
When Belle Plaine’s Matt Hoover was cast on NBC's “The Biggest Loser 2” the former 190-pound athlete had ballooned to a ... 05:32
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Take One Step (Full Program) (#108)
Full Program: With 1.3 million Iowans overweight or dangerously obese, are we headed for a disaster? Are we sentencing our kids to a lifetime ...
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Iowans in World War II - Part 2 (Full Program) (#116)
Full Program: In the spirit of Ken Burns' PBS documentary "The War," Assignment Iowa is looking back at some of our most compelling stories ... 27:45
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Iowans in World War II - Part 1 (Full Program) (#115)
Full Program: In the spirit of Ken Burns' PBS documentary "The War," Assignment Iowa is looking back at some of our most compelling stories ... 27:45
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Assignment Iowa to Examine Obesity in Iowa Monday, April 9
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Assignment Iowa to Examine Heart Health in New Episode Monday, February 12
ISU and NBA Basketball Star Fred Hoiberg to Discuss His Heart Ailment and Recovery in New Special more »
Program Description: Assignment Iowa examines the issues and events that shape what it means to be an Iowan. Hosted by Iowa Public Radio's Todd Mundt, the series explores a wide range of timely topics and the ways they affect Iowa and Iowans.
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