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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

Web Exclusive: Iowa Congressional District #5

posted on September 5, 2008 at 5:31 PM

Web Exclusive: Iowa Congressional District #5 The lively discussion of politics in Iowa's 5th Congressional District continues with reporters Art Cullen from the Storm Lake Times, and Mike Peterson, news director at KMA Radio.

Tags: floods politics water rebuilding climate change smoking ban Campaign 2008

Iowa Congressional District #5 - A Profile

posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:17 PM

Iowa Congressional District #5 - A Profile A profile of Iowa's 5th Congressional District.

Tags: floods politics water rebuilding climate change smoking ban Campaign 2008

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #5

posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:16 PM

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #5 The Iowa Journal profiles Iowa's 5th Congressional District and looks towards the issues that will color voter's decisions during the election campaign of 2008.

Tags: floods politics water rebuilding climate change smoking ban Campaign 2008

Iowa News Analysis: September 5, 2008 Rebuild Iowa Report & Smoking Ban

posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:14 PM

Iowa News Analysis: September 5, 2008 Rebuild Iowa Report & Smoking Ban In the News Analysis, reporter Jeneane Beck and host Paul Yeager talk about the final report from Rebuild Iowa, the possibility of a special session and a bar in West Burlington that has drawn the attention of a the Attorney General's office with 48 complaints about Iowa's smokefree air act.

Tags: floods politics water rebuilding climate change smoking ban

Iowa News Analysis: August 28, 2008 Taxes and Flood Reports

posted on August 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Iowa News Analysis: August 28, 2008 Taxes and Flood Reports Associated Press reporter David Pitt talks with host Paul Yeager about the possibility of a special session of the Iowa General Assembly to deal with 2008 flood relief. Discussion also focused on the upcoming Rebuild Iowa report and the drop in tax revenues.

Tags: floods politics water environment/ecology climate change

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Science & Technology

Discussion: Storm Water Management - Flood Prevention

posted on August 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa. "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as prairies, wetlands, rain gardens and other landscaping and construction techniques currently in use in several parts of the state.

Health

Storm Water Management - Flood Prevention (Feature)

posted on August 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM

Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as prairies, wetlands, rain gardens and other landscaping and construction techniques currently in use in several parts of the state.

Politics & Government

Iowa News Analysis - A Davenport Perspective

posted on August 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Our News Analysts are: Mark Ridolfi, Editorial Page Editor/Quad City Times, and John Beydler, QC Online editor, columnist/The (Moline) Dispatch/The Rock Island Argus.

Business & Economy

Discussion: Gambling in Iowa - A Davenport Perspective

posted on August 22, 2008 at 11:15 AM

The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?

History & Culture

Gambling in Iowa - From Davenport to Council Bluffs

posted on August 21, 2008 at 2:21 PM

Iowa Journal explores the history of gambling in Iowa - starting in Davenport in 1991. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?