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  1. FOCUS on Iowa

    Each episode of The Iowa Journal focuses on a single multi-faceted issue that is important to Iowans. Read more...

  2. News ANALYSIS

    The Iowa Journal also discusses current and significant stories of Iowa interest with seasoned journalists. Read more...

  3. Out & About IOWA

    On alternate Thursdays, The Iowa Journal explores Iowa, visiting a different town. Meet your Iowa neighbors and learn about things to do in the state. Read more...

Recent Stories

Iowa Journal on Hiatus

posted on June 25, 2009 at 10:50 AM

Iowa Journal on Hiatus The Iowa Journal is on summer hiatus, with the exception of several re-broadcasts of timely subjects. We are looking forward to providing more in-depth Iowa coverage starting in September. If you have issues or interests you'd like us to cover, contact us at: iowajournal@iptv.org.

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DTV - Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about digital television

posted on June 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM

This program answers the most-asked questions about DTV, digital television, and reception.

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Discussion: Twitter and Social Media and Business

posted on June 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM

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Twitter and Business - How Iowans are Using Social Media

posted on June 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Social Media is growing and becoming mainstream. What exactly are some benefits of using Twitter or Facebook?

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Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Overview of 2008 Floods

posted on June 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM

Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Overview of 2008 Floods 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 areas do to reduce the damage? Can Iowa get better at predicting floods?

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Science & Technology

Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Rural Issues

posted on June 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM

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 areas do to reduce the damage? Can Iowa get better at predicting floods?

Health

Iowa News Analysis: May 14, 2009

posted on May 14, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Iowa Journal host Paul Yeager discusses news of the day with Radio Iowa news director Kay Henderson.

Politics & Government

Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Solutions

posted on June 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM

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 areas do to reduce the damage? Can Iowa get better at predicting floods?

Business & Economy

Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Urban Issues

posted on June 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM

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 areas do to reduce the damage? Can Iowa get better at predicting floods?

History & Culture

Council Bluffs - Omaha - Discussion of the Possible Economic Future

posted on May 1, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Unlike the Quad Cities; Omaha-Council Bluffs has yet to find its full identity. But could that be changing? On this episode of The Iowa Journal, we’ll take a hard look the potential emergence of a new and powerful regional economy.