Video: Assignment Iowa
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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Assignment Iowa: The State of Immigration
The recent Swift and Company raids in Marshalltown have placed the immigration issue front and center once again. But beyond the headlines, what is immigration’s real impact on the state? In this edition of Assignment Iowa, we hear from those who study ...
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Assignment Iowa: The Digital Horizon
Web sites, blogs, podcasts, vidcasts, HDTV and more - how is the new digital media affecting the way we receive and enjoy entertainment? How is it changing learning styles in Iowa’s classrooms? And 65 years after the first digital computer was built ...
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Fred Hoiberg (#106)
After doctors found a serious heart defect during a routine insurance physical, Fred Hoiberg now calls himself lucky. 07:46
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Yucatan (#106)
For nearly 30 years Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines has been donating time and expertise to help children with heart problems from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. 03:19
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Emotional Wellbeing (#106)
Stress and how we react to it may be a greater risk factor for heart problems than even high blood pressure and high cholesterol 04:33
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Energy Issues (#105)
Investing in renewable energy in Iowa. 03:29
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Yoga Poses (Web Exclusive) (#106)
Maggie Rooney of Firehouse Yoga Studio in Des Moines takes us through three yoga poses she says are good for both the body and the mind. 02:12
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Matters of the Heart (Full Program) (#106)
Full Program: How well are you caring for yourself, both physically and emotionally? We hear advice from experts in the fields of wellness, nutrition, and medical science. 27:38
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The Role of the Press (Full Program) (#109)
Full Program: A panel of Iowa journalists and media watchers discuss the responsibility of the press in times of national crisis. 27:38
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Fred Hoiberg: Extended Interview (Web Exclusive) (#106)
Producer Andrea Coyle sat down with Iowa’s most well-known heart patient to talk about the road from recovery to retirement, and his current life plan following this life-altering diagnosis. 25:42
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Web Exclusive: Tips for Parents and the Parent-Child Internet Agreement (#110)
Iowa parents are finding out the hard way that they need new tools in the fight against an old crime. 07:54
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Internet Intruders: Protecting Our Children from Online Advances (Full Program) (#110)
Full Program: Iowa parents are finding out the hard way that they need new tools in the fight against an old crime. 27:38
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Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Jaymie Holschlag (#102)
Assignment Iowa profiles Jaymie Holschlag, a New Hampton woman who served as a medic for a bomb-hunting squad in Iraq.
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Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Joe Gottschalk (#102)
Assignment Iowa profiles Joe Gottschalk, an Iraq War veteran from Tipton who sustained injuries after the truck he was driving was hit by a roadside IED.
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An Interview with Tom Brands, Head Coach, Iowa (#103)
New University of Iowa wrestling Head Coach Tom Brands sits down in a one on one interview with Iowa Public Television's College Wrestling host and former national champion wrestler and coach Jim Gibbons....
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Legal Immigration (#107)
While many people south of the border enter the U.S. illegally, others have chosen to immigrate legally. How is it done? Whom do they seek for help? Assignment Iowa takes a look at the often lengthy process....
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The State of Immigration (Full Program) (#107)
Full Program: What is immigration’s real impact on the state? In this edition of Assignment Iowa, we hear from those who study it, those who control it, and those who live it, on immigration’s economic, educational ...
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Rep. Steve King and Max Cardenas Discuss Immigration (#107)
What is immigration’s real impact on the state? Guests Max Cardenas and U. S. Representative Steve King discuss the issues.
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An Interview with Cael Sanderson, Head Coach, ISU (#103)
New Iowa State University wrestling Head Coach Cael Sanderson sits down in a one on one interview with Iowa Public Television's College Wrestling host and former national champion wrestler and coach Jim ...
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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 staggering 339 pounds. After losing a total of 157 pounds, he walked away with the ... 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 of weight-related problems? Assignment Iowa examines these questions and ...
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