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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.
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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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posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:06 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 2:03 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
posted on May 16, 2008 at 10:48 AM
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
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Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans.
posted on May 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Iowa's burgeoning film industry is creating an economic opportunity for many Iowans.
posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:17 PM
During the news analysis, Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talked about a proposed smoking bans on casino floors in Sioux City brought forth by the city council. Kay also talks with host Paul Yeager about Sen. Charles Grassley's personal fitness routine.
posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:10 PM
The Iowa Journal looks at the future of Iowa. There are less than two years on the clock before we hit 2010. We'll check on progress of the Iowa 2010 plan commissioned in 2000.
posted on May 9, 2008 at 10:42 AM
The Iowa Journal looks at the future of Iowa. There are less than two years on the clock before we hit 2010. We'll check on progress of the Iowa 2010 plan commissioned in 2000.
posted on May 8, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Iowa Journal visits the southwest Iowa town of Red Oak.
posted on May 8, 2008 at 8:58 PM
The Iowa Journal looks at the future of Iowa. There are less than two years on the clock before we hit 2010. We'll check on progress of the Iowa 2010 plan commissioned in 2000.
posted on May 6, 2008 at 3:03 PM
The Iowa Journal visits Boone and Sheldahl, two communities facing fines until they moved forward with costly upgrades of their underground municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
posted on May 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM
author and consultant Linda Mason Hunter and Lynnae Hentzen, Executive Director of the Center on Sustainable Communities in Iowa, discuss ways to breathe easier in our homes.
posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality. A toxic brew of synthetic chemicals found in building materials, furnishings, and cleaning products may be making you sick.
posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM
posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM
"The Iowa Journal" explores legal addictions in Iowa—alcohol, nicotine, and gambling.
posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discuss Iowa legislative activity including pay increases for the governor and other state officials, expanding public sector bargaining rights, and the state's open record laws.
posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM
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Iowa has the fourth highest wind power installation in the country, producing enough electricity to serve more than 320,000 average Midwest homes. Becoming a national leader in wind generation is no accident.
posted on April 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM
"The Iowa Journal" visits Iowa City for a look at the University of Iowa’s alcohol prevention efforts.
posted on April 22, 2008 at 1:38 PM
The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture?
posted on April 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM
posted on April 18, 2008 at 10:17 AM
The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture?
posted on April 17, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Out and About correspondent Dan Kaercher travels to Fairfield and explores the cultural scene in the community. The arts are and always have been an important part of the town.
posted on April 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Iowa has the fourth highest wind power installation in the country, producing enough electricity to serve more than 320,000 average Midwest homes. Becoming a national leader in wind generation is no accident.
posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM
posted on April 14, 2008 at 5:25 PM
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) quantifies the amount of energy savings in building design and construction. This is a list of the Iowa buildings currently registered, the first step towards certification. Compiled April 11, 2008.
posted on April 11, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Architect Kevin Nordmeyer introduces Iowans to LEED certification, a method of measuring how sustainable a new building is.
posted on April 11, 2008 at 1:58 PM
Rand Fisher, President, Iowa Area Development Group and Kathy Evert, President, Iowa Lakes Corridor, discuss how and why rural Iowa counties are setting up community foundations.
posted on April 10, 2008 at 1:38 PM
If you can't "keep 'em down on the farm," can you at least keep some of the family money in the community? That's what many rural communities and counties are trying to do by creating community foundations. And in Iowa, they are establishing the foundations with the help of state gambling tax revenues.
posted on April 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM
posted on April 10, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Bob Haug, Executive Director of the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, and Curt Klaassen, of the Iowa Energy Center, meet with Paul Yeager to discuss how Iowans and Iowa institutions can save money on energy costs, and simultaneously help save the planet's ecosystems.
posted on April 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM
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Host Jeneane Beck talks with O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa News Director, about Senator Harkin's role as a super delegate at the Democratic convention.
posted on April 3, 2008 at 3:29 PM
During a recent visit back to Iowa, former "Over the Coffee" newspaper columnist Donald Kaul sat down for a lengthy conversation with Jeneane Beck.
posted on April 3, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Iowa Journal visits the assembly line at John Deere in Waterloo.
posted on April 1, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Jeneane Beck studies the news with David Pitt, Associated Press reporter. Topics include Iowa's crop planting intentions and legislative action on the state budget.
posted on April 1, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Jeneane Beck's discussion with John McCalley, Director of Elder Affairs, and Anthony Carroll, AARP Iowa Associate State Director for Advocacy, summarizes a few options for caregivers and also focuses on the status of several pieces of legislation dealing with long-term care.
posted on March 31, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Find out about Heartland Adult Day Center in Ames, with Elizabeth Buchwald who cares for her mother in-law and her mother in-law’s sister in her home. Her mother in-law Katherine Buchwald attends the day center 3 days a week.
posted on March 27, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Radio Iowa’s Kay Henderson and Paul Yeager talked about what is happening at the Iowa Legislature, or not happening on many fronts. Subjects covered were the labor bill, bottle bill and smoking debate.
posted on March 27, 2008 at 3:01 PM
What does a community do with a failing mall? It’s a dilemma that threatens the tax base and economies of a growing number of cities. Saving retail dinosaurs and the communities where they are is at issue on “The Iowa Journal.”
posted on March 27, 2008 at 2:46 PM
What does a community do with a failing mall? It’s a dilemma that threatens the tax base and economies of a growing number of cities. Saving retail dinosaurs and the communities where they are is at issue on “The Iowa Journal.”
posted on March 24, 2008 at 11:08 AM
The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq.
posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM
The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq. HOST: Jeneane Beck, PROGRAM GUEST: Rep. McKinley Bailey, D-Webster City
posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Host Jeneane Beck and news analyst David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss the Iowa City murder of a woman and 4 children, and legislative debate on labor and smoking in public places.
posted on March 19, 2008 at 12:01 PM