IPTV received awards in three large market television categories Johnston, Iowa (April 25, 2018) - The Iowa Broadcast News Association held their annual convention and awards event Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Cedar Rapids. Iowa Public Television was recognized for work in three large market television award categories: FARM AND AGRIBUSINESS

Johnston, Iowa - While George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions, time has dulled the luster of his reputation, reducing him to the man who did something with peanuts. Iowa Public Television announced today the premiere of George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life, which uncovers Carver's complexities and reveals the full impact of his life and work.

Johnston, Iowa - The Iowa Public Television family today sadly notes the passing of former executive director and general manager Daniel K. Miller, who died yesterday at the age of 66 following a long illness. Miller's career spanned 37 years at IPTV, ultimately overseeing the nine-station public television network headquartered in Johnston, Iowa.

Johnston, Iowa - Special guests, new programs and viewer favorites will take center stage during Festival 2018, February 24-25, March 3-11 and 17-18 on statewide Iowa Public Television. This programming celebration-the network's only extended pledge drive of the year-allows viewers to support the programming they enjoy. Festival programming will air on IPTV (.1), IPTV WORLD (.3) and IPTV Create (.4). All of this year's new specials airing on IPTV (.1) are listed below.