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Iowa Press
We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2025 legislative session and other Iowa political news.
Market to Market
Tariffs continue to dominate the world economic discussion. Making another attempt at defining waters of the U.S. Getting help from a small insect to battle a big problem in corn country. And, commodity market analysis with Don Roose.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The Xavier Saints take on the North Polk Comets for the 4A title.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The Central Lyon Lions take on the Hinton Blackhawks for the 2A title.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The Iowa PBS Sports Pregame Show takes a look at the 4A, 2A and 1A championship match-ups and highlights the pre-game pageantry.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The St. Albert Saintes take on the Newell-Fonda Mustangs for the 1A title.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The Johnston Dragons take on the Dowling Catholic Maroons for the 5A title.
Iowa Girls State Basketball Championships
The Mount Vernon Mustangs take on the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles for the 3A title.
Market to Market
Trump makes good on his promise to impose tariffs, a late winter storm strikes back with a vengeance, a school that won’t let agriculture be secondary, even at the primary level and commodity market analysis with Shawn Hackett.
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Paul Yeager, host of Market to Market, on how conversations are the heart of the program.
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The Iowa Science Phenomena website from Iowa PBS offers a growing collection of local standards-aligned phenomena, unique and relevant to the students and teachers of Iowa.
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Reduce taxes and keep your life and your plans on track through a variety of options.
For 50 seasons, the team behind Market to Market has delivered in-depth coverage of agriculture, commodities and rural issues.
From Ken Burns to American Experience, PBS has plenty of shows to watch on demand if you're feeling presidential.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses the hometown work of iconic American artist, Grant Wood.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Resting on an island in the Cedar River, the Veteran's Memorial Building is a gathering place for generations of veterans and citizens.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the history of the State Capitol, Terrace Hill, World Food Prize, Hoyt Sherman Place and Salisbury House.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the innovation and architecture of historic Council Bluffs.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Built in the Beaux-Arts style by Andrew Carnegie in 1905, the former public library now houses one of the largest railroad museums in the United States.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Dating back to 1846, this historic neighborhood is home to the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, the Lincoln Monument and the Kinsman Monument.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Originally built in 1894 by the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center includes a theater, rehearsal space, gallery, artist studios, classrooms, teaching kitchen and much more.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Built in 1869, this historic Victorian was home to General Grenville Dodge, a Civil War veteran who was instrumental in connecting the United States with the first transcontinental railroad.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Bregant House was built in 1912 for Vaudeville performers Jean and Inez Bregant.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Pottawatomie County Jail, better known as the Squirrel Cage Jail, was built in 1885 and housed maximum security prisoners until its closure in 1969. This innovative, three-story rotary jail was designed for reduced contact between guards and inmates. Today, the county's historical society runs it as a museum.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Established in Council Bluffs in 1870, the Iowa School for the Deaf was a self-sustaining entity with its own farm, power plant and hospital. Today the institution continues to serve deaf and hard of hearing students from all over the Midwest.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the art and architecture of historic Mason City and Clear Lake.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
As Iowa's first city, Dubuque's city hall, jail and county courthouse have played an integral part in Dubuque residents' lives.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Mathias Ham became one of Dubuque's first residents and spent 20 years building a beautiful estate.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
When the Great Depression devastated the entire country financially, it presented an opportunity for Dubuque to enhance its city park and develop "a city in a garden."
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Millwork District was the industrial hub of Dubuque and today is finding a new way to enrich the community while preserving its hardworking history.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore Iowa's oldest city through the history of its settlement, industrial booms, faith and iconic downtown structures.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Fenelon Place Elevator is the shortest and steepest funicular in the world.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
St. Luke's and Steeple Square tell the story of Dubuque's first non-native religion in this look at the city's oldest Catholic churches.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore Iowa's oldest city through the history of its settlement, industrial booms, faith, and iconic downtown structures.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the architecture, culture and history of the Old Capitol, Hancher Auditorium, Englert Theatre and Kinnick Stadium through a combination of indoor filming, drone cinematography and in-depth interviews.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The historic Louis Sullivan bank building found along the Cedar River was built in the early 20th century.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The National Czech and Slovak museum chronicles rich immigrant heritage.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Brucemore Mansion traces a multi-generational story alongside Iowa history including railroads, meatpacking, as well as steel and iron.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Experience the architecture, culture and history intertwined throughout the buildings in Iowa's City of Five Seasons.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The legendary Paramount Theatre began as a 1920s showcase for traveling performers, then a grand movie theater.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses the hometown work of iconic American artist, Grant Wood.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Resting on an island in the Cedar River, the Veteran's Memorial Building is a gathering place for generations of veterans and citizens.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the history of the State Capitol, Terrace Hill, World Food Prize, Hoyt Sherman Place and Salisbury House.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the innovation and architecture of historic Council Bluffs.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Built in the Beaux-Arts style by Andrew Carnegie in 1905, the former public library now houses one of the largest railroad museums in the United States.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Dating back to 1846, this historic neighborhood is home to the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, the Lincoln Monument and the Kinsman Monument.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Originally built in 1894 by the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center includes a theater, rehearsal space, gallery, artist studios, classrooms, teaching kitchen and much more.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Built in 1869, this historic Victorian was home to General Grenville Dodge, a Civil War veteran who was instrumental in connecting the United States with the first transcontinental railroad.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Bregant House was built in 1912 for Vaudeville performers Jean and Inez Bregant.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Pottawatomie County Jail, better known as the Squirrel Cage Jail, was built in 1885 and housed maximum security prisoners until its closure in 1969. This innovative, three-story rotary jail was designed for reduced contact between guards and inmates. Today, the county's historical society runs it as a museum.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Established in Council Bluffs in 1870, the Iowa School for the Deaf was a self-sustaining entity with its own farm, power plant and hospital. Today the institution continues to serve deaf and hard of hearing students from all over the Midwest.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the art and architecture of historic Mason City and Clear Lake.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
As Iowa's first city, Dubuque's city hall, jail and county courthouse have played an integral part in Dubuque residents' lives.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Mathias Ham became one of Dubuque's first residents and spent 20 years building a beautiful estate.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
When the Great Depression devastated the entire country financially, it presented an opportunity for Dubuque to enhance its city park and develop "a city in a garden."
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Millwork District was the industrial hub of Dubuque and today is finding a new way to enrich the community while preserving its hardworking history.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore Iowa's oldest city through the history of its settlement, industrial booms, faith and iconic downtown structures.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Fenelon Place Elevator is the shortest and steepest funicular in the world.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
St. Luke's and Steeple Square tell the story of Dubuque's first non-native religion in this look at the city's oldest Catholic churches.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore Iowa's oldest city through the history of its settlement, industrial booms, faith, and iconic downtown structures.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the architecture, culture and history of the Old Capitol, Hancher Auditorium, Englert Theatre and Kinnick Stadium through a combination of indoor filming, drone cinematography and in-depth interviews.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The historic Louis Sullivan bank building found along the Cedar River was built in the early 20th century.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The National Czech and Slovak museum chronicles rich immigrant heritage.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Brucemore Mansion traces a multi-generational story alongside Iowa history including railroads, meatpacking, as well as steel and iron.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Experience the architecture, culture and history intertwined throughout the buildings in Iowa's City of Five Seasons.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The legendary Paramount Theatre began as a 1920s showcase for traveling performers, then a grand movie theater.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses the hometown work of iconic American artist, Grant Wood.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Resting on an island in the Cedar River, the Veteran's Memorial Building is a gathering place for generations of veterans and citizens.
Historic Buildings of Iowa
Explore the history of the State Capitol, Terrace Hill, World Food Prize, Hoyt Sherman Place and Salisbury House.
Influential Iowans
Governors of Iowa
A towering political figure that defies conventional categories, Harold Hughes was Iowa’s Governor during the tumultuous 1960s.
Governors of Iowa
A widely respected political leader of the 1970s and early 1980s, Robert Ray is known for an even-handed approach to governing Iowa.
Meredith Willson: America's Music Man
He performed under Sousa & Toscanini. He scored films for the likes of Chaplin and wrote popular songs performed by Sinatra & The Beatles. And when the River City boys band marched on Broadway, Meredith Willson caught the whole world’s ear.
Lost in History: Alexander Clark
Iowa's schools were desegregated more than 85 years before the rest of the nation. This documentary profiles Alexander Clark and his historic accomplishments.
George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life
George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions. Uncover Carver's complexities and reveal the full impact of his life and work.
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women tells the compelling story of Iowa suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt and her role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Governors of Iowa
A towering political figure that defies conventional categories, Harold Hughes was Iowa’s Governor during the tumultuous 1960s.
Governors of Iowa
A widely respected political leader of the 1970s and early 1980s, Robert Ray is known for an even-handed approach to governing Iowa.
Meredith Willson: America's Music Man
He performed under Sousa & Toscanini. He scored films for the likes of Chaplin and wrote popular songs performed by Sinatra & The Beatles. And when the River City boys band marched on Broadway, Meredith Willson caught the whole world’s ear.
Lost in History: Alexander Clark
Iowa's schools were desegregated more than 85 years before the rest of the nation. This documentary profiles Alexander Clark and his historic accomplishments.
George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life
George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions. Uncover Carver's complexities and reveal the full impact of his life and work.
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women tells the compelling story of Iowa suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt and her role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Governors of Iowa
A towering political figure that defies conventional categories, Harold Hughes was Iowa’s Governor during the tumultuous 1960s.
Governors of Iowa
A widely respected political leader of the 1970s and early 1980s, Robert Ray is known for an even-handed approach to governing Iowa.
Meredith Willson: America's Music Man
He performed under Sousa & Toscanini. He scored films for the likes of Chaplin and wrote popular songs performed by Sinatra & The Beatles. And when the River City boys band marched on Broadway, Meredith Willson caught the whole world’s ear.
News & Events
For the first time ever, three Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) championships in football, wrestling, and basketball are coming to Iowa PBS.
Don’t miss any of the girls state basketball action! As Iowa girls battle to get their tickets punched to the state tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing for live coverage of the championship games.
Taking place February 28–March 10, March 12, and March 15–16, Festival 2025 features local productions, music events, popular dramas and more.