08 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a Virtual Screening of the New PBS KIDS Program “Donkey Hodie”

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for a preview of the newest puppet series coming to PBS KIDS, Donkey Hodie. Inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie and her pals will empower kids to dream big, work hard and never give up.

06 Apr 2021

Celebrate Earth Day with Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 6, 2021) — Explore Earth's natural wonders and follow the stories of those trying to protect them this month on Iowa PBS. The statewide network will provide special programming on-air and online in the days leading up to Earth Day 2021, with programs ranging from saving coral reefs to fighting world hunger.

03 Mar 2021

Iowa PBS Presents "Story of Us: A PBS American Portrait Special"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 3, 2021) — Iowans from across the state share their lives in the extraordinary new program Story of Us: A PBS American Portrait Special, premiering Friday, March 19, 8:30PM, on statewide Iowa PBS.

24 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Takes You "Behind the Curtain" with Ballet Des Moines

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 24, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines virtually on March 18, 7PM, for a triple-bill watch-party and behind-the-curtain conversation featuring special guests from the three performances in Acts of Resilience | Spirit. Experience the vibrancy and resilience of the human spirit while interacting live in the comments with other fans.

18 Feb 2021

Girls State Basketball Championships on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 18, 2021) — As Iowa girls battle for a ticket to the state basketball tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing to provide live coverage of the championship action, heartache, and victories.

18 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines Present "Acts of Resilience | Spirit"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 17, 2021) — Celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of the human spirit as Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines conclude their groundbreaking partnership between dance, music and video arts. Acts of Resilience | Spirit premieres on-air and online Friday, March 12, 8:30PM, with an encore presentation on Sunday, March 21, 1PM.

11 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Festival 2021

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Tour some of the iconic structures in Cedar Rapids, experience concerts from Carole King, James Taylor, and Tina Turner and meet a group of metalsmithing artisans in Arkansas during Festival 2021. Taking place February 20-21 and February 27-March 14, this year's event is packed with local productions, music events, history specials, and more.

11 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Presents "Greetings From Iowa Special"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Travel around the state from the comfort of your couch, meeting interesting Iowans and discovering hidden gems along the way. Iowa PBS's popular digital series is back with a new compilation program, Greetings From Iowa Special, premiering Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Festival 2021.

10 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Presents "Historic Buildings of Iowa: Cedar Rapids"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 10, 2021) — Explore Iowa's City of Five Seasons like never before with Iowa PBS. Historic Buildings of Iowa: Cedar Rapids premieres on-air and online Tuesday, March 2, 6:30PM, as part of Festival 2021. The program will also air Sunday, March 7, 1:30PM, and Saturday, March 13, 2:30PM, on Iowa PBS .1 and Saturday, March 13, 8:30PM, on Iowa PBS WORLD .3.

02 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Presents "Gardening with Steil 2"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 2, 2021) — Anticipation is growing for Iowa PBS's latest gardening special. Gardening with Steil 2 premieres on-air and online Saturday, February 20, 2PM, as part of Festival 2021. The program will be rebroadcast Sunday, February 21, 12PM, and Saturday, March 13, 4PM, on statewide Iowa PBS.

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