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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Rural Economy and President Obama's Ottumwa Town Meeting (#2)
Watch full video coverage of President Barack Obama's town-hall meeting at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa on Tuesday, April 27. 01:06:00
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Iowa Campuses - Becoming Sustainable (Full Program) (#220)
Full Program: Students are putting sustainability on the top of their college to-do lists - and even competing to do a better job at conserving energy. The Iowa Journal looks at Iowa campuses and the urge to... 28:48
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ISU Scientist Questions Accuracy of POV Food Inc. (#325)
Iowa State University Scientist characterizes Food, Inc. as, an "inaccurate and scientifically invalid portrayal of the food industry." 02:04
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Organic same as Wholesome?- POV Food Inc. (#325)
Producers seeking to label their goods as "organic" must comply with USDA regulations. But does the word "organic" also mean "wholesome"? 02:23
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Lack of Biotech Competition and POV Food Inc. (#325)
Consolidation and a lack of competition in the biotech seed market has the Obama Administration eyeing antitrust law enforcement. 04:49
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Food Safety and POV Food Inc. (#325)
Foodborne pathogens like E-coli, salmonella and listeria all have the potential to make people sick. But what do government numbers say about incidence rates of foodborne illness? 04:50
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More on the 'Food, Inc.' Story: An Iowa Journal Special Edition (#325)
Full Program: Food, Inc. examines the American agricultural system, and the impacts of increased production and lower costs. This Iowa Journal Special reflects on the claims of this film. Mark Pearson hosts. 49:05
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Iowans by Choice: One of the Best States to Live? (Full Program) (#324)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal explores the current in-migration of non-Iowans to the state and the benefits to the local economies of the towns in which they choose to live. 27:46
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Web Only: Sailing Around The Americas: More from David Thoreson (#323)
The Iowa Journal updates the travels of Iowan David Thoreson who is on a 25,000 mile sailing trip around North and South America. 02:00
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Discussion: Innovations in Iowa Schools (#323)
The Iowa Journal will look at how some Iowa schools are using innovative ways, including the use of virtual reality technology, to help children learn. 16:48
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Sailing Around The Americas: David Thoreson 2010 (#323)
The Iowa Journal updates the travels of Iowan David Thoreson who is on a 25,000 mile sailing trip around North and South America. 03:22
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Innovations in Iowa Schools (Full Program) (#323)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal will look at how some Iowa schools are using innovative ways, including the use of virtual reality technology, to help children learn. 28:16
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Innovations in Van Meter and Sigourney, Iowa Schools (#323)
The Iowa Journal will look at how some Iowa schools are using innovative ways, including the use of virtual reality technology, to help children learn. 05:11
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Discussion: How Does the New Health Care Law Affect Iowans? (#1)
Full Program: Iowans discuss the immediate and long-term effects of the new national health care reform bill. 28:50
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President Barack Obama's Health Care Speech in Iowa City (#1)
Watch full video coverage of President Barack Obama’s health care reform speech from the University of Iowa Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 25. 29:13
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Response to Health Care Bill from University of Iowa Medical Affairs (#1)
University of Iowa Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Jean Robillard speaks with Dean Borg about the new health care reform law. 03:13
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Iowans Discuss Chronic Mental Illness (Full Program) (#322)
Full Program: Is there enough support in communities and from the state of Iowa to help those living with chronic mental illness? And we'll profile an Ames high school basketball player the experts call the... 29:06
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Mental Health Services in Iowa Communities (#322)
Is there enough support in communities and from the state of Iowa to help those living with chronic mental illness? 05:11
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Iowa High School Basketball Star Harrison Barnes (#322)
Profile of an Ames high school basketball player the experts call the best in the country. 03:53
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Mental Health Services in Iowa: Web Extra #2 (#322)
Michael Ackerman talks about his mental illness: What happens when he stops taking his medication and his take on the general public's misconception of what a mental illness is. 03:00
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