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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS today announced that Iowa PBS is one of 14 public media organizations to receive an additional Ready To Learn grant to extend early childhood educational resources.
Iowa PBS was recognized for work in four large market television award categories.
The project was recently honored with a gold level Trendsetter in Distance Learning award from the United States Distance Learning Association.
This Week
Road Trip Iowa
Explore highlights on Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Dubuque to Davenport.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) discusses the 2024 legislative session, which adjourned last week.
Market to Market
Connecting the dots from the dairy barn to the vet lab. Incentivizing farmers to protect a natural resource. And, commodity market analysis with Arlan Suderman.
Road Trip Iowa
Visit treasures along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Lansing to Dubuque.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, Trooper Bob Conrad, Luke Hoffman, and Brett Tjepkes discuss efforts to pass a hands-free-driving law in Iowa, as well as a variety of other bicycle and traffic safety issues.
Market to Market
Trade talks come to the U.S. Senate committee room. Looking at how agriculture has reversed course on exports. And, commodity market analysis with Chris Robinson.
Road Trip Iowa
Go for a drive on Iowa’s northern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Market to Market
Ted Seifried discusses the commodity markets in a special web-only feature.
Iowa Press
Leslie Carpenter, co-founder of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy, and Kali White VanBaale, author and mental health advocate, discuss their personal experiences with brain illnesses and Iowa’s mental health system, why they’ve become advocates and what changes and improvements they say Iowa needs.
Stories
With the popular PBS program filming in Iowa this June, local fans have many opportunities to be part of the big day.
Visit some of these stops on your next road trip, inspired by the fourth episode of Road Trip Iowa.
Iowa has plenty of opportunities to learn a new art or craft, whether that be in the classroom or through our content!
Have you watched a recent program with us on air or on the PBS App? Check out our recommendations for other programs to watch on demand.
We're celebrating the work we've done together by joining in on this year's Public Media Giving Days and we need your help to make it a success!
Visit some of these stops on your next road trip, inspired by the third episode of Road Trip Iowa.
Colorful murals are popping up on building walls in towns across Iowa, telling the stories of their communities and attracting some visitors.
Spring is here and that means it’s time to start thinking about what to plant in your garden. Iowa PBS has hours of programming with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to get inspired.
Take advantage of nice weather to enjoy your next trip across the state inspired by the second episode of Road Trip Iowa.
From breathtaking documentaries to thought-provoking series, PBS offers a treasure trove of content that explores our world.
Plan your road trip inspired by our first Road Trip Iowa episode and get behind the wheel to see it all in person.
Show us what your Iowa road trip would look like. Submit pictures of your favorite places and tell us where you'd like to travel.
Studio 3 LIVE
Studio 3 LIVE
Vocal powerhouse Elizabeth Moen uses life to inspire her as a songwriter and lyricist.
Studio 3 LIVE
James Tutson’s soulful blend of gospel and rock music tells stories of joy and sorrow.
Studio 3 LIVE
Adeem the Artist’s music expresses a worldview built by reconciling past pain with hope.
Studio 3 LIVE
The NOLA Jazz Band’s blues and jazz stylings capture the spirit of New Orleans music.
Studio 3 LIVE
Bassel & The Supernaturals use soul and funk to sing of love, loss and the Syrian war.
Studio 3 LIVE
Mickey Davis takes viewers on a musical journey through the 10 acts featured on season 1.
Studio 3 LIVE
Art pop musician Sen Morimoto blends jazz, indie rock and R&B into an ever-evolving style.
Studio 3 LIVE
Avey Grouws Band brings their roots and blues sound and powerful vocals to the stage.
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William Elliott Whitmore’s roots-folk-style music is inspired by life on his family farm.
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Trio Bad Bad Hats showcases their indie rock sound with a charming and joyful performance.
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Neptune’s Core is two sets of sisters bringing their love of indie and punk music to life.
FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips
People with heritages from all over the world call Iowa home. Let's learn about a few of those cultures.
The Underground Railroad wasn't underground and it wasn't a railroad. It was a network of people who supported freedom seekers, the routes they traveled and the places they stayed. Let's learn more about Iowa's role.
Learn about Iowa’s geology and ancient past by exploring land features and fossilized creatures.
Just like our bodies are fueled with food, the electricity that we've come to rely on are fueled from many different sources.
Prairies once covered the Iowa landscape, but now they are rare and almost extinct in Iowa. Let's learn why prairies are important and how to care for them.
Agriculture is the science of cultivating soil, growing plants and crops, and raising livestock.
