22 Oct 2020

Girls State Volleyball Championships on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 22, 2020) — As Iowa girls battle for a ticket to the state volleyball tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing to provide live coverage of the championship action, heartache, and victories.

21 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Seeks Stories of Rural Iowa

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 21, 2020) — Iowa PBS has launched a new initiative intended to celebrate the people, culture, and stories of rural America by showcasing the diversity, traditions, and richness of small town and rural life in Iowa.

14 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Presents an Early Screening of "Great Performances: Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 14, 2020) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Tuesday, November 10 at 7PM for a VIP Watch Party featuring Great Performances: Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles.

06 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Gets Spooky with a Virtual PBS KIDS Halloween Party

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 6, 2020) — It's possible fall activities and holidays like Halloween may look a little different for your family this year, or maybe you're just looking for some fun ideas to add to the mix! Join Iowa PBS virtually on Saturday, October 24, 10AM, for our PBS KIDS Halloween Party.

02 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Receives Four Upper Midwest Emmy(r) Award Nominations

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 2, 2020) — The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter today announced the 2020 Emmy(r) Award nominees. Iowa PBS received four nominations.

Documentary — Historical

30 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Presents 2020 World Food Prize Coverage

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 30, 2020) — Join Iowa PBS for a night of remembrance, pageantry, international music, and a celebration of agricultural breakthroughs in the fight against global hunger during The 2020 World Food Prize.

24 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Now Offering Livestream of Its Primary Channel

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 24, 2020) — Iowa PBS fans have been asking for more ways to stream their favorite shows, and now they can. The same great programs and line-up that viewers love on broadcast are now available anywhere.

22 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS to host Iowa Press Debates: 3rd Congressional District

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 22, 2020) — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for the 3rd Congressional District on Monday, October 5, at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 8PM.

22 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Foundation Board Names Rob Hilbert Its New President

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 22, 2020) — The Iowa PBS Foundation Board of Directors has announced that following an extensive national search the board voted to accept the Executive Transition Committee recommendation to promote from within for their next president.

14 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS to Host "Iowa Press Debates: US Senate"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 14, 2020) — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for the US Senate race on Monday, September 28, at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 7PM.

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