30 Aug 2021

Iowa PBS to Host Two Screenings of the New PBS KIDS Program “Alma's Way”

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 30, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS at the Maytag Auditorium in Johnston on Saturday, October 2 at 9AM or 11AM for a special advanced screening of PBS KIDS' newest program, Alma's Way! Created by actor and writer Sonia Manzano, known to generations of children as Maria from Sesame Street, the series follows 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her parents and younger brother.

24 Aug 2021

Iowa PBS's "Iowa Press" Host to Retire

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 24, 2021) — Veteran political journalist David Yepsen will retire next month as host of Iowa PBS's weekly public affairs program, Iowa Press. Yepsen has served as host since January of 2017, following countless appearances as a guest panelist since the late 1970s.

23 Aug 2021

Iowa PBS Presents the Final Season of "Iowa Ingredient"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 23, 2021) — After 10 fresh and flavorful seasons, Iowa PBS's Iowa Ingredient is hanging up its apron. The locally-produced series that takes viewers on an exploration of the farms, chefs, and ingredients that make Iowa food uniquely Iowan will premiere its tenth, and final, season Thursday, September 2, 6:30PM.

17 Jun 2021

Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — The curtain is rising once again on the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase. Celebrating the achievements of students involved in high school musicals across the state, and featuring hundreds of students representing 33 Iowa high schools, the event will air on Iowa PBS Friday, July 9, 8:30PM.

27 May 2021

Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and xBt Announce "Juneteenth: The Movement"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio, and xBk are excited to announce Juneteenth: The Movement, a two-hour live television, radio, and digital event celebrating the Juneteenth holiday. This special live multimedia experience will occur one-time-only on June 19, 7-9PM, on Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio News/Studio One signals, and livestreaming on YouTube and the Facebook event.

25 May 2021

Girls State Soccer Championships on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 25, 2021) — As Iowa girls battle for a ticket to the state soccer tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing to provide live coverage of the championship action, heartache, and victories.

11 May 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a VIP Watch Party Featuring the Decorah Eagles

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, Iowa (May 11, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Tuesday, June 22, 7PM, for a VIP Watch Party featuring NOVA: Eagle Power. This program takes viewers into the lives of these spectacular birds, following a nest of bald eaglets as they face everything from sibling rivalries to insect swarms and learn the skills they'll need to survive.

21 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Offers Summer Mentorship Program for High School Students

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — High-school students in Iowa can get a unique glimpse into the world of television production and public media while gaining practical and valuable experience in the industry. In order to broaden opportunities for minority and female-identifying high-school students, Iowa PBS is offering a television production mentorship program for summer 2021.

20 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Announces FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Take fun, educational virtual field-trips across the state with Iowa PBS Education's newest initiative, 

13 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a Spring Cooking Party with America's Test Kitchen

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 13, 2021) — America's Test Kitchen hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster are visiting Iowa — virtually! Join Iowa PBS online on May 6 at 4:30PM for this interactive demonstration and cooking party. Bridget and Julia will share some special spring recipes, we'll hear about what the cast has been cooking up at home and you'll have a chance to ask questions — live!

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