12 Sep 2018

September is National Puppy Mill Awareness Month

By Jean & Ron Regenwether

Local volunteers with Animal Advocates QC are recognizing National Puppy Mill Awareness Month by hosting a free viewing of the documentary DOG BY DOG followed by discussion on the nation’s puppy mill issue.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 29 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. The discussion following the film will be led by Mindi Callison, founder and executive director of Bailing Out Benji, based in Ames, Iowa.

11 May 2018

WQPT Ambassador program looking for college age volunteers

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Regional College students have been making a difference for 14 years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors.

26 Apr 2018

Iowa Outdoors season 8 to premiere on IPTV

By Susan Ramsey

Johnston, Iowa - Iowa Public Television's Iowa Outdoors returns for its eighth season with more features than ever before. Join hosts Scott Siepker and Kellie Kramer as they travel around Iowa learning about outdoor recreation, environmental issues, conservation initiatives and Iowa's natural resources. Season 8 premieres Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

25 Apr 2018

Iowa Public Television Brings Home IBNA Awards

By Susan Ramsey

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

05 Apr 2018

IPTV Premieres George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life Apr. 30 & May 6

By Susan Ramsey

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.

22 Mar 2018

IPTV presents new season of "Iowa Ingredient"

By Susan Ramsey

Johnston, Iowa (March 21, 2018) - Season 7 of IPTV's "Iowa Ingredient" will feature sizzling new episodes exploring fresh ingredients grown in Iowa, the passionate farmers who produce them and the creative chefs who cook with them. The new season premieres Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m.

28 Feb 2018

IPTV's "Iowa Ingredient" to preview upcoming seventh season during Festival 2018

By Tonya Weber

Johnston, Iowa (Feb. 27, 2018) - Catch a sneak peek of Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Ingredient" series on Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m. This hour-long special previews the upcoming seventh season, set to premiere in April.

26 Feb 2018

Iowa Public Television Remembers Former General Manager Dan Miller

By Susan Ramsey

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.

26 Feb 2018

Gov. Reynolds to appear on CBS This Morning tomorrow

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds will appear on CBS This Morning on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 8:15 a.m. CST.

KCCI/Channel 8 (Des Moines)

KGAN/Channel 2 (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo)

KIMT/Channel 3 (Mason City)

KMEG/Channel 14 (Sioux City)

WHBF/Channel 4 (Quad Cities)

8:15 a.m. CST

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19 Feb 2018

Tune in for IPTV Festival 2018 Feb. 24-25, March 3-11 and 17-18

By Susan Ramsey

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.

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