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Iowa PBS’s upcoming series Road Trip Iowa takes you on an adventure across Iowa's scenic byways, showcasing the historic sites, unique attractions and natural beauty along the way.
Andrew Batt is currently director of production and programming at Iowa PBS, a role he has held since 2022.
This Week
Iowa Press
Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Winfrey discuss politics and policy as Women's History Month draws to a close.
Market to Market
The government provides guidance in two major reports. We look at the course set for 2024 in grains. And, commodity market analysis with Jeff French, Sean O’Leary and Don Roose.
Iowa Life
Jon Locker breaks a world record by playing for five full minutes through 81 guitar/bass amps in the newly restored Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
Iowa Life
Explore bird rehabilitation, visit Mediaverse Studios, and meet the Christofferson family.
Market to Market
Housing leads the economic snapshots. China and rural America come under the hot lights of Capitol Hill. Working to connect that last mile of the digital divide. And, commodity market analysis with Mark Gold.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson (R-Council Bluffs), chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Rep. Dave Jacoby (D-Coralville), ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discuss tax policy and the 2024 legislative session.
Studio 3 LIVE
William Elliott Whitmore’s roots-folk-style music is inspired by life on his family farm.
Iowa Life
Learn about girls wrestling, meet a makeup artist, and visit the last Ben Franklin store.
Studio 3 LIVE
Avey Grouws Band brings their roots and blues sound and powerful vocals to the stage.
Stories
With the popular PBS program filming in Iowa this June, local fans have many opportunities to be part of the big day.
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.
Stream and celebrate Women's History Month with individuals who left an indelible mark on this world.
Peter Tubbs, producer of our latest documentary, talks about the work that went into telling the story of the war of inventions in the ag industry.
Iowa has a proud and fascinating history - take a look at some of your streaming options to enjoy our state's history month.
We're kicking off Festival 2024 this month with an exciting lineup of programs that showcase the rich tapestry of Iowa's culture, cherished music from around the country and informative programs that help enhance your life.
If you’re looking for PBS shows that feature strong female leads, look no further!
Calling all music lovers! Celebrate season one of Studio 3 LIVE with us! Each week, we will host a giveaway where one lucky Iowan will receive a Studio 3 LIVE prize pack, including the album from one of the featured bands this season and exclusive show swag.
In the face of community violence, Sesame Street and Meet the Helpers offers resources for helping children.
We’ve watched some of our favorite actors and actresses walk the red carpet. But did you know that some of these stars got their start on PBS or have come to star in PBS shows after their big breaks?
Market to Market has compiled farm sounds that they've gathered while covering rural America and are offering an audio experience you can enjoy via Alexa devices and apps.
Iowa Life
Iowa Life
Explore a unique town festival, prairie restoration, and a newspaper serving Black Iowans.
Iowa Life
Visit a farmer who raises peacocks, meet a professor who hiked across the state to document historical changes in Iowa, and learn how one northeast Iowa organization helps immigrants and refugees.
Iowa Life
Meet a juggler from southeast Iowa and four women organizing a student run fashion show.
Iowa Life
Explore public art, meet a world-renowned woodcarver, and visit a rock ’n’ roll summer camp.
Iowa Life
Learn how the emerald ash borer is impacting Iowa neighborhoods, meet a comic book artist who is writing a new
series aimed at kids, learn about an inspiring musician and dancer, and take a ride on a train in Missouri Valley.
Iowa Life
Explore the lyceum movement, refugee support and the history behind one Iowa love story.
Iowa Life
Iowans celebrate the holidays in diverse ways — with food, flowers, friendship and song.
Iowa Life
See how service dogs help veterans, meet a student inventor and visit Byron’s Bar.
Iowa Life
Explore the Underground Railroad Ride, the Groundswell Cafe and a non-profit in Clinton.
Iowa Life
Learn about girls wrestling, meet a makeup artist, and visit the last Ben Franklin store.
Iowa Life
Explore bird rehabilitation, visit Mediaverse Studios, and meet the Christofferson family.
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.