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  1. FOCUS on Iowa

    Each episode of The Iowa Journal focuses on a single multi-faceted issue that is important to Iowans. Read more...

  2. News ANALYSIS

    The Iowa Journal also discusses current and significant stories of Iowa interest with seasoned journalists. Read more...

  3. Out & About IOWA

    On alternate Thursdays, The Iowa Journal explores Iowa, visiting a different town. Meet your Iowa neighbors and learn about things to do in the state. Read more...

Recent Stories

News Analysis: November 13, 2008

posted on November 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM

David Pitt, of the Associated Press, talks with host Paul Yeager about the speculation that former governor Tom Vilsack and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller may be appointed to offices in the Obama Administration.

Tags: ethanol bio fuels science alternative energy politics

Discussion: Ethanol Policies and Politics

posted on November 13, 2008 at 5:29 PM

Discussion: Ethanol Policies and Politics Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the upstart of dozens of biofuel factories around the state. This Iowa Journal looks at the politics of ethanol.

Tags: ethanol bio fuels science alternative energy politics

Ethanol Policies, Subsidies, and Politics - Iowans Take a Look

posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM

Ethanol Policies, Subsidies, and Politics - Iowans Take a Look Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the upstart of dozens of biofuel factories around the state. This Iowa Journal looks at the politics of ethanol.

Tags: ethanol bio fuels science alternative energy politics

Out and About Iowa - Centerville

posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:34 AM

Dan Kaercher travels south and visits Centerville.

Tags: Centerville Appanoose County history coal mining Out and About Iowa Dan Kaercher

Iowa Congressional Districts

posted on November 10, 2008 at 4:45 PM

Iowa Congressional Districts Iowa's five congressional districts are profiled.

Tags: congressional districts representatives voters Iowa politics

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Science & Technology

DTV - Will I get better reception after Feb. 2009? - Are stations on low power?

posted on November 10, 2008 at 2:15 PM

Some insights into the questions about reception - are some stations at low power now? Will transmission get better?

Health

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #1

posted on October 23, 2008 at 3:30 PM

"The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 1st congressional district. This district is comprised of 12 counties. The district is often called the John Deere district and Deere and Company has operations in the biggest cities of the district, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo.

Politics & Government

DTV - Will my old analog VHS recorder still work?

posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:43 PM

So, you have your DTV converter on, and the antenna set up - now, will your old VHS equipment still work to record TV shows for later viewing?

Business & Economy

News Analysis: Oct. 30, 2008

posted on October 31, 2008 at 10:47 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talks about the arrest and court appearance of the former CEO of Agriprocessors Inc. meat processing plant the day following the state's proposed $10 million in fines against the Postville plant.

History & Culture

Tribute to Grant Price

posted on October 27, 2008 at 2:14 PM

Grant Price was a broadcaster who will be remembered by many.