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. It also explores Iowa's variety and diversity. 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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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 residential ... 03:49
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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 tool ... 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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Norma Reed: A Rural Vision of Iowa (#127)
Photographer Norma Reed is a down-to-earth Iowan with rural roots that enrich her vision of the state. Through her lens Iowans can enjoy the state’s cherished features in images that nourish the Iowa ...
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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.
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The Caucuses Are Upon Us (Full Program) (#126)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal examines the latest information from the edge of the decision and explores the campaigns from an outsider’s perspective. 27:46
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Iowa Legislative Preview (Full Program) (#128)
Full Program: When the legislators reconvene in Des Moines next Monday, which will be their most pressing issues? We preview the 2008 session, paying particular attention to small business issues, including affordable ... 27:15
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Walkable Communities and Fitness (Full Program) (#127)
Full Program: Health experts say that 30 minutes of walking a day is as important as an apple in “keeping the doctor away.” Exercise can be life-enhancing even for those few among us who aren’t overweight. How do we ... 27:46
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Extended Interview: An Outsider's Point of View of the Iowa Caucuses (#126)
Following the January 3rd, 2008 edition of The Iowa Journal, featured guests Geoff Elliott, reporter for "The Australian", and Matt Taibbi, contributing editor for "Rolling Stone Magazine" continue their ... 06:17
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History of the Iowa Caucus (#124)
What's the fuss about the Iowa caucuses? Explore the history, the process and the influence that the Iowa caucus has on the nation. 06:02
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Caucus Primer (Full Program) (#124)
Full Program: There are critics of Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses who complain the state wields undue influence in the selection of the next president. They complain the state is too rural, too white, too smart ... 28:45
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The Economics of College Sports (Full Program) (#122)
Full Program: Stadium build outs, sky boxes, 7-figure coaching salaries, and lucrative TV and endorsement deals have become staples of big time college athletics. So too have recruiting scandals, and scholarships ... 27:48
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Immigration Issues (Full Program) (#121)
Full Program: One year after the largest immigration raid in U.S. history, Marshalltown, Iowa is still picking up the pieces. We examine the economic and emotional impact of the raids, and speak with members of the ... 27:50
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Paul Berge: Iowa, Land Between Two Rivers (#115)
From time to time, we invite commentary from our fellow Iowans, personal perspectives of life in the state. This week, we hear from author, humorist and pilot, Paul Berge, who shares with us a view of ... 03:33
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Journalists Discuss Presidential Debates 2008 (Full Program) (#120)
Full Program: Iowa Public Television hosted The Des Moines Register presidential debates on Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 13. To discuss the candidates and their appearance at the debates, The Iowa Journal ... 28:01
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African Americans in Iowa (Full Program) (#118)
Full Program: For every white person in Iowa’s prisons, there are 13 who are black. Why is Iowa still worst in the nation for incarcerating disproportionate numbers of minorities? 27:47
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Holiday Debt (#119)
For the first time since the great depression The American savings rate is non-existent. Many Iowans may enter the Holiday season carrying heavy debt burdens. On the next Iowa Journal we'll explore current ...
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Holiday Debt (Full Program) (#119)
Full Program: For the first time since the great depression The American savings rate is non-existent. Many Iowans may enter the Holiday season carrying heavy debt burdens. On the next Iowa Journal we'll explore current ... 27:53
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Monument Tour of the Iowa Capitol (#128)
Visitors to the Iowa capitol tend to spend their time under the gold dome taking in the history and architecture of the more than 120 year old building. But there may be just as much Iowa history outdoors ...
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All Roads Lead To Jimmie Porter (#118)
Jimmie Porter, who died November 14, 2007, in Waterloo, gave voice to minorities in his community for decades. Porter was a vocal African-American activist whose projects included providing food and ...
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