Video: The Iowa Journal
The Iowa Journal is a regular in-depth look at the issues that impact Iowans. The series analyzes various issues and events that are in the news from an Iowa perspective. Topics include a look at Iowa's small business successes, pioneers in the local food movement, and how the national debate on health care affects you.
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Five Years of War in Iraq - The Effects on Iowa (Full Program) (#144)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq. 26:45
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The Role of Iowa Community Colleges (Full Program) (#143)
Full Program: With 15 community colleges serving 99 counties, the community college system is arguably the most valued public institution in Iowa. Discussing this issue with The Iowa Journal are guests Rob Denson ... 27:46
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Juvenile Justice in Iowa (Full Program) (#142)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal looks at trends in criminal activity in Iowa, and current issues in the Juvenile Justice System. 27:46
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Out and About: Sioux City (#142)
It was in the depression year of 1938 that the Sioux City Art Center was founded ... courtesy of the federal government’s Works Progress Administration. When the federal program ended, the city took ... 04:37
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Iowa's Infrastructure (Full Program) (#141)
Full Program: Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest ... 27:46
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Iowa's Infrastructure - Planes, Trains and the Internet (#141)
Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest ... 05:10
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The Nadas: Iowa Music Biography (#140)
The Nadas have been around since their college days in the mid-1990s and just released their sixth recording. 00:36
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Slipknot: Iowa Music Biography (#140)
Slipknot formed in the 1990s. They have been nominated for several Grammy music awards and have won once. This summer they will headline a national "Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival" tour. 00:29
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Daytrotter.com: New Technology in Iowa's Music Industry (#148)
Is new technology creating fertile musical ground for Iowa musicians or making it easier for people to rip-off revenue? 05:00
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Iowa's Music Industry (Full Program) (#140)
Full Program: New technologies may well shift power from music recording "moguls" to the artists, including the Iowa musicians who create what we want to hear. But no one has a clear view of the way to play the future. ... 27:45
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Biotech Businesses in Iowa (Full Program) (#139)
Full Program: Iowa invests millions of dollars to attract biotech businesses in the name of economic development. Just what is biotech and are we getting our money's worth? The Iowa Journal asks these questions and ... 27:46
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The Business of Biotech in Iowa (#139)
Just what is biotech and are we getting our money's worth? The Iowa Journal explores the state of biotech businesses in Iowa. 05:00
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Gambling in Iowa (Full Program) (#138)
Full Program: A generation ago it would have been hard to imagine Iowa as a gambling Mecca. But today billions are wagered in the state and seemingly every community that doesn’t have a casino, wants one. But is ... 28:46
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Gambling in Iowa (#138)
A generation ago it would have been hard to imagine Iowa as a gambling Mecca. But today billions are wagered in the state and seemingly every community that doesn’t have a casino, wants one. But is ... 03:53
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Out and About: Cedar Rapids (#138)
The state of Iowa is not known for diversity. In fact its population contains few minorities. Yet, Iowa minorities have made great contributions to the state. A case in point is the historic presence ... 04:55
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Author - Columnist Leonard Pitts (Full Program) (#137)
Full Program: Featured guest of this program is Pulitzer winning Miami Heard columnist Leonard Pitt Jr. Mr. Pitt addresses a number of topics ranging from the Obama surge to life in the U.S. since 9-11. 26:46
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Lobbyists' Role in Iowa Politics (#136)
How much influence do lobbyists have on legislation and what, if any, is the oversight on their activities? Interviews with two lobbyists: the Chief Clerk of the Iowa House and a private citizen lobbying ... 05:17
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The Influence of Lobbyists in Iowa (Full Program) (#136)
Full Program: There are 685 individuals registered to lobby at the state legislature. That's 4.5 lobbyists per lawmaker. How much influence they have on the legislative process is discussed with Charlie Smithson, ... 27:45
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The Role of Iowa Community Colleges (Full Program) (#135)
Full Program: With 15 community colleges serving 99 counties, the community college system is arguably the most valued public institution in Iowa. Discussing this issue with The Iowa Journal are guests Rob Denson ... 27:46
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Impact of Community Colleges in Iowa (Web Exclusive) (#135)
In this round-table discussion, IPTV’s Paul Yeager talks with Deb Walker from Humanities, Jim Elias from business management and Ellie Sweet from the nursing department of Muscatine Community College. 12:28
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