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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Preventing Famine - Dr. Norman Borlaug (#302)
1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iowa native, Dr. Norman Borlaug died September 12, 2009. He is best known for his research in Mexico to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant wheat that would ... 15:23
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Iowa Journal Current Topics September 2009 (#302)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal looks at three topics of interest - Iowa's economy, Iowa's role in preventing the Gulf of Mexico "dead zone", and Iowa's much heralded humanitarian, Dr. Norman Borlaug. 27:47
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Web Exclusive: Iowa's Economy September 2009 (#302)
Full Program: Economist talks about the health of Iowa's economy now and in the future in a full-length interview extra. This includes questions from Iowa Journal host Paul Yeager. 16:55
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The Iowa Economy (#302)
How does the health of Iowa's economy rate with its mid-western neighbors and the country as a whole? 03:36
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Principals in Iowa Schools - How They Are Creating Change (#301)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal looks at how effective school leadership in Iowa can help increase student achievement. 27:50
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Principals in Iowa Schools - How They Are Creating Change (#301)
The Iowa Journal looks at how effective school leadership in Iowa can help increase student achievement. 04:12
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Impact on society of drop-out rate and a program that could improve graduation rates (#301)
Judy Jeffrey talks about the impact on society when children don't finish school. She describes one avenue the state of Iowa is taking to increase the likelihood students will graduate. Jeffrey is the ... 00:52
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Research guides development of school leaders (#301)
Judy Jeffrey talks about research that indicates the behaviors school leaders can develop to help improve student achievement. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education. 01:09
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Reasons for changes in education (#301)
Judy Jeffrey describes how the current economic conditions and the Iowa core curriculum are factors driving changes in education. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education. 01:28
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Personalized learning and Iowa core curriculum (#301)
Judy Jeffrey talks about the future of education and how personalized learning and the Iowa core curriculum can help students learn and connect that learning to the real world. Jeffrey is the director ... 02:26
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Strategies to improve student achievement (#301)
Judy Jeffrey describes some strategies for providing support for students and teachers in Iowa. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education. 02:02
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Iowa Department of Education goals and greatest challenge (#301)
Judy Jeffrey says the goal is to help every student achieve their highest potential, but the achievement gap indicates some populations of students need to be better served. Jeffrey is the director of ... 01:52
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Glen McDole - Tribute to a WWII Veteran (#301)
Glen McDole, was a veteran of World War II who was held hostage by the Japanese, and lived to tell his story in a book and on Iowa Public Television. He died on September 3, 2009, and this is a brief ... 00:38
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Solutions (#231)
Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban ... 04:02
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Urban Issues (#231)
Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban ... 07:47
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Overview of 2008 Floods (#231)
Full Program: Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban ... 26:46
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Social Media: Business Approaches for Twitter (#230)
Full Program: Social media - internet systems of linking strangers and friends and businesses - are now marketing must-dos. What do Iowa business owners need to know about the business of social media? 27:47
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DTV - Answers to your Reception Questions (#229)
Full Program: This program answers the most common questions viewers are asking about DTV - or digital television. 57:43
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Economic Crisis: Iowans Ask Experts (#228)
Full Program: Waiting for the economy to improve, what can be done in the meantime? We’ll explore that question as The Iowa Journal examines the outlook and strategies for job hunters. 55:46
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Economic Crisis: Iowans Ask Experts (#228)
Waiting for the economy to improve, what can be done in the meantime? We’ll explore that question as The Iowa Journal examines the outlook and strategies for job hunters. 01:40
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