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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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... 02:26
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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... 01:52
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Web Exclusive: Iowa's Economy Discussion (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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Principals in Iowa Schools - How They Are Creating Change (Full Program) (#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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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... 00:38
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Principals Creating Change in Iowa Schools (#301)
The Iowa Journal looks at how effective school leadership in Iowa can help increase student achievement. 04:12
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Living with Future Floods in Iowa: Overview of 2008 Floods (Full Programs) (#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... 26:46
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Solutions for Future Iowa Floods (#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... 04:02
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Urban Issues with the Iowa Floods (#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... 07:47
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Social Media: Business Approaches for Twitter (Full Program) (#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 the Most-Asked Questions about digital television (#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 (#230)
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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Twitter and Business - How Iowans are Using Social Media (#230)
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? 03:00
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Discussion: Twitter and Social Media and Business (#230)
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? 20:21
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Economic Crisis: Iowans' Questions Answered (Live Call-in) (#230)
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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Autism in Iowa: Health and Economic Effects (Full Program) (#227)
Full Program: Autism affects one in every 150 children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control. This program examines the needs of families in Iowa and asks how the state can best meet... 28:04
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Discussion of Autism in Iowa (#227)
Host Paul Yeager invites former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson and Ethel Faust, M.D. to share their insights into autism and its affects on families, schools, and the health care system. 12:00
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Two Sons with Autism: The McTaggart Family (#227)
The Iowa Journal video segment features the McTaggart family from Ankeny. Two of the McTaggart's three children have autism. 04:38
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H1N1 "Swine" Flu Call-In (Extended Version) (#226)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal answers viewers questions about the flu strain that has been seen in Iowa and elsewhere. 57:27
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