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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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... 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... 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... 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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Out and About: The East Village in Des Moines, Iowa (#134)
In the last decade, what is called the Historic East Village, in the shadow of state’s capital has been experiencing a renaissance – looking to attract more people to live, work and play in the... 04:41
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Multitasking and Issues with Communication in the Digital Age (Web Exclusive) (#134)
The discussion continues about whether our culture is multitasking itself into oblivion or just getting warmed up for a great leap forward in human consciousness with program guests Michael... 11:42
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Multitasking in the Digital Age (Full Program) (#134)
Full Program: The internet, cell phones, iPods, and more - how are multitasking gadgets changing the way we gather information, communicate, socialize, work and learn? 27:47
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Iowa Water Issues (Full Program) (#133)
Full Program: Iowa may seem rich in water resources, but how much of it is protected from pollution and available for Iowans to use for drinking water, recreation and industry? 27:46
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Iowa's Roads & Bridges (#132)
Iowa has one of the most extensive systems of roads and highways of any state in the union. The Minneapolis bridge collapse of 2007 delivered a psychological jolt to drivers everywhere. Just... 04:38
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Roads and Bridges (Full Program) (#132)
Full Program: Roads, bridges and a whole lot more about infrastructure will be the focus of our next The Iowa Journal. We’ll also take a look how we can pay for the systems we need. 27:47
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Iowa's Water Issues (#133)
What new issues are rising to the surface in the fight to clean and protect Iowa's 72,000 miles of water? The Iowa Journal dives in to see. 04:44
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Disproportionate Minorities in Iowa Prisons (Full Program) (#131)
Full Program: Iowa has a smaller minority population than most states, but a sizable portion of that sector is in prison. The Iowa Journal discusses the challenges in fighting this status with... 26:46
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Disproportionate Minorities in Iowa Prisons (#131)
If you commit a crime in Iowa, and you’re African American, your chance of going to jail is 14 times greater than if you are Caucasian. It's been a problem for decades, and Iowa Governor Chet... 04:00
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The Iowa Prison System (Full Program) (#130)
Full Program: Being tough on crime is not cheap. The Iowa Journal examines the rising cost of incarceration, takes a look behind the headlines, and learns that a historic prison town has more to offer than just... 27:38
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Community Based Corrections (#130)
More than 450 inmates are waiting for space to open up for them to move from prison to one of 22 Community Based Corrections centers in the state. We profile a Community Based Corrections... 03:49
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Out and About: Fort Madison, Iowa (#130)
Out and About Correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Fort Madison.
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The Davenport Promise (#129)
The Iowa Journal visits an Iowa community that is developing a plan to help pay for student's tuition. It's called the Davenport Promise. Supporters of the plan believe it also offers the city a... 04:49
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Student Debt (Full Program) (#129)
Full Program: Can Iowans afford college? We explore that matter, including a look at an ambitious community-driven plan to finance higher education for its own residents. 28:01
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2008 Iowa Legislative Preview (#128)
The Iowa Journal covers some of the issues facing the 2008 legislature. The issues include: infrastructure, manure odors, new prisons, and health care insurance for small business and families. 02:48
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