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posted on November 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the upstart of dozens of biofuel factories around the state. This Iowa Journal looks at the politics of ethanol.
posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Iowa's agricultural economy has been cushioned in recent years by the upstart of dozens of biofuel factories around the state. This Iowa Journal looks at the politics of ethanol.
posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:34 AM
posted on November 10, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Iowa's five congressional districts are profiled.
posted on November 10, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Some insights into the questions about reception - are some stations at low power now? Will transmission get better?
posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:43 PM
So, you have your DTV converter on, and the antenna set up - now, will your old VHS equipment still work to record TV shows for later viewing?
posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Once you have your coupon, how do you select a converter box, and how do you get it to work - and keep working? There are many answers, and Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer, gives some satifyingly specific answers.
posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM
What kind of antenna or antennas do you need for the best DTV reception? There are many answers, and Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer, gives some satifyingly specific answers.
posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Answers to the basic questions about what the DTV conversion is. List prepared by Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer.
posted on November 6, 2008 at 7:32 PM
The DTV conversion has begun. And so have the questions, about where to get converter boxes, how to hook up the system to include recording devices, and why we're all doing this conversion in the first place. Iowans' questions are answered here.
posted on October 31, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talks about the arrest and court appearance of the former CEO of Agriprocessors Inc. meat processing plant the day following the state's proposed $10 million in fines against the Postville plant.
posted on October 31, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable fall-out in Iowa.
posted on October 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Experts discuss the recent national financial crisis and look at the probable fall-out in Iowa.
posted on October 27, 2008 at 2:14 PM
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posted on October 23, 2008 at 3:30 PM
"The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 1st congressional district. This district is comprised of 12 counties. The district is often called the John Deere district and Deere and Company has operations in the biggest cities of the district, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo.
posted on October 23, 2008 at 1:32 PM
"The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 1st congressional district. This district is comprised of 12 counties. The district is often called the John Deere district and Deere and Company has operations in the biggest cities of the district, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo.
posted on October 17, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Janeane Beck of Iowa Public Radio discusses State Congressional Races, Voter Turnout, and the Smoking Ban.
posted on October 17, 2008 at 3:01 PM
"The Iowa Journal" discusses world hunger with the 2008 Laureates, former U.S. Senators Robert Dole and George McGovern.
posted on October 17, 2008 at 2:46 PM
The contributions of U.S. Senators Robert Dole and George McGovern are summarized.
posted on October 10, 2008 at 1:52 PM
"The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 4th congressional district. The Iowa Journal speaks with Trent Rice, KASI Radio News Director from Ames, and Dr. John Epperson, Political Science Professor from Simpson College, in Indianola, to find out what might be major motivations for the voters and citizens this year.
posted on October 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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"The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 4th congressional district. This district is comprised of 28 counties. Geographically, it looks like a sideways stocking, with the toe encompassing Indianola and Winterset, the heel in north-central Iowa including Mason City and Estherville, and the ankle about two counties wide on the north eastern Iowa tier reaching to the Mississippi River.
posted on October 3, 2008 at 12:05 PM
A profile of Iowa's 2th Congressional District.
posted on October 3, 2008 at 11:25 AM
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In the studio to talk about the district and the campaign for 2nd district Representative, are two political reporters: James Lynch of the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Matt Milner of the Ottumwa Courier.
posted on September 26, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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In the studio to discuss Auto Racing in Iowa will be Ralph Capitani, long-time director of racing at the Knoxville Speedway, and Iowa racing historian Bill Haglund.
posted on September 17, 2008 at 3:40 PM
A look at the auto racing industry in Iowa from the dirt tracks to the paved ovals and the businesses that make them run.
posted on September 17, 2008 at 10:57 AM
posted on September 11, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.
posted on September 11, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.
posted on September 5, 2008 at 5:31 PM
The lively discussion of politics in Iowa's 5th Congressional District continues with reporters Art Cullen from the Storm Lake Times, and Mike Peterson, news director at KMA Radio.
posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:17 PM
A profile of Iowa's 5th Congressional District.
posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:16 PM
The Iowa Journal profiles Iowa's 5th Congressional District and looks towards the issues that will color voter's decisions during the election campaign of 2008.
posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:14 PM
In the News Analysis, reporter Jeneane Beck and host Paul Yeager talk about the final report from Rebuild Iowa, the possibility of a special session and a bar in West Burlington that has drawn the attention of a the Attorney General's office with 48 complaints about Iowa's smokefree air act.
posted on August 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Associated Press reporter David Pitt talks with host Paul Yeager about the possibility of a special session of the Iowa General Assembly to deal with 2008 flood relief. Discussion also focused on the upcoming Rebuild Iowa report and the drop in tax revenues.
posted on August 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa. "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as prairies, wetlands, rain gardens and other landscaping and construction techniques currently in use in several parts of the state.
posted on August 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM
The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Our News Analysts are: Mark Ridolfi, Editorial Page Editor/Quad City Times, and John Beydler, QC Online editor, columnist/The (Moline) Dispatch/The Rock Island Argus.
posted on August 22, 2008 at 11:15 AM
The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?
posted on August 21, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Iowa Journal explores the history of gambling in Iowa - starting in Davenport in 1991. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?
posted on August 19, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Americans like stuff: We buy it, sell it, and horde it. We have so much stuff that many of us have to rent storage space outside the home. When one tires of their stuff, it may eventually end up in a landfill. "The Iowa Journal" talks trash.
posted on August 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Two-thirds of the water reaching Iowa's landscape goes directly to rivers, streams and lakes often causing flooding the likes of which were seen this summer in much of Iowa "The Iowa Journal" will explore flood prevention measures, such as prairies, wetlands, rain gardens and other landscaping and construction techniques currently in use in several parts of the state.
posted on August 7, 2008 at 8:32 PM
This special Iowa Journal focuses on Iowa's Olympic hopefuls. Athlete profiles include Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones, and wrestler Doug Schwab.
posted on August 7, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Dan Gable and Natasha Kaiser-Brown discuss the Olympic experience.
posted on July 25, 2008 at 4:17 PM
posted on July 25, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Iowa Journal looks at the accumulation of possessions Americans buy, sell and horde and what happens to the environment when the stuff is finally thrown out.
posted on July 25, 2008 at 1:56 PM
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posted on July 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM
After years of dormancy are Iowa’s labor unions in resurgence? Will they be exerting more influence over the conduct of Iowa’s economy? Those are some of the questions The Iowa Journal will address in this edition.
posted on July 24, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Out and About: Waverly. We'll feature the town with a world wide horse sale, college with a German history and a restaurant that also rings true to its heritage.
posted on July 24, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Out and About correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Creston.
posted on July 22, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Out and About Correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Dubuque.
posted on July 18, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Iowa officials discuss general aviation in Iowa, infrastructure needs and potential employment options.
posted on July 18, 2008 at 11:46 AM
News analyst Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and host Paul Yeager talked about Gov. Culver's executive order on contractors' misclassification of employees, Iowa GOP state convention election of members of the Iowa Christian Alliance and Iowa Right to life and Mike Huckabee's speech to the GOP convention and his political and work future.
posted on July 18, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Iowa Journal looks at the economic impact of general aviation in the state.
posted on July 11, 2008 at 11:35 AM
posted on July 11, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Before the floods and tornadoes hit Iowa, the legislature passed and the governor signed a $12 million appropriation to help communities improve and reinvigorate their riverfronts for economic development. The Iowa Journal will examine the efforts to attract canoeists, kayakers and others to Iowa's rivers for recreation.
posted on July 8, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Iowa City photographer and University of Iowa Professor, Margaret Stratton, creates images that make us think about odd juxtapositions of place, ritual, and human activity.
posted on July 8, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Fred Easker is a Cedar Rapids artist who, like Grant Wood once did, finds inspiration in the rolling hills of northeast Iowa.
posted on July 8, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Fairfield sculptor and Maharishi University Professor Jim Shrosbree explores an inner landscape where "reality" is elusive.
posted on July 7, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Out and About Correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Adel and finds out how a small town defines itself in the shadow of a metro area.
posted on July 7, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Before the floods and tornadoes hit Iowa, the legislature passed and the governor signed a $12 million appropriation to help communities improve and reinvigorate their riverfronts for economic development. The Iowa Journal will examine the efforts to attract canoeists, kayakers and others to Iowa's rivers for recreation.
posted on June 27, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Radio Iowa director Kay Henderson talks with Paul Yeager about the upcoming smoking ban, and other news of the day.
posted on June 27, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Experts discuss how to help kids deal with the losses they and their towns have incurred in recent Iowa storms.
posted on June 26, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Natural disasters, like tornadoes and floods, can take an emotional toll on adults and may be even more traumatic to children. The Iowa Journal takes a look at a group of Cedar Rapids children taking a break from dealing with the flood by having "fun". Studio guests will discuss how adults can help children deal with their emotions after the initial crisis is over.
posted on June 19, 2008 at 9:33 PM
This is an overview of flooding in towns across Iowa.
posted on June 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.
posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM
The economic impact from the storms is assessed with David Swenson, an Iowa State University economist and L.D. McMullen, retired CEO and General Manager of the Des Moines Water Works. He now consults on water resource planning with the engineering firm Snyder & Associates.
posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM
The Iowa Journal takes a look at the widespread effects of extreme weather on Iowa so far this year.
posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
In the News Analysis segment, David Pitt of the Associated Press updates host Paul Yeager on the aftermath of tornado that killed four Boy Scouts at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in western Iowa on June 11, 2008. The two also discuss how the Midwest floods are affecting corn prices.
posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.
posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.
posted on June 6, 2008 at 1:58 PM
posted on May 30, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Barry Campbell, Vice President of Delivery from MidAmerican Energy, and David Miller, Director of Iowa Homeland Security discuss short-term and long-term recovery strategies for communities affected like Parkersburg.
posted on May 30, 2008 at 1:02 PM
posted on May 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM
The twister that ripped apart Parkersburg featured winds speeds in excess of 200 miles an hour. Seven Iowans were killed in the storm, and the damage to this Iowa community is significant.
posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson evaluates the day's news with host Paul Yeager.
posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson discusses Barack Obama's May 20th rally in Des Moines with host Paul Yeager.
posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:24 PM
The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 6:09 PM
The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Senator Jack Kibbie talks about his experiences as a Korean War Sergeant First Class, and about legislation he's working on for Iowa veterans.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:22 PM
President of the Iowa Senate, Jack Kibbie, tells of his experiences during the Korean War.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson talks about the past year's legislative measures regarding veterans' benefits with host Paul Yeager.
posted on May 22, 2008 at 10:31 AM
The bloodiest foreign war in U.S. history is also its least-known. Learn about the Korean War on The Iowa Journal.
posted on May 19, 2008 at 5:23 PM
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On this Iowa Journal, we discuss ridership on buses, alternatives to driving your car and what other gas-price-related items are quickly heading to the front- burner of many households across Iowa.
posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:03 PM
On this Iowa Journal, we discuss ridership on buses, alternatives to driving your car and what other gas-price-related items are quickly heading to the front- burner of many households across Iowa.
posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:02 PM
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Out and About Correspondent Dan Kaercher takes us to Pocahontas.
posted on May 15, 2008 at 4:57 PM
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Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss about the aftermath of the immigration-related raid at the Agriprocessor meat processing plant in Postville.
posted on May 15, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Water pollution's effects on aquatic life and the humans who recreate in the river are discussed by Susan Heathcoate, Water Program Director with the Iowa Environmental Council, and Wayne Gieselman, Division Administrator of the Environmental Services Division of the Iowa DNR.
posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM
David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses presidential politics returning to Iowa with democrat Barack Obama posturing for the November election.
posted on May 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM