06 Jun 2017

Midwest Libraries Expand Self-Service Pickup Locations with LEID Products Library Solutions

By Georgia Whalen

Growing patron demand for self-service after-hours pickup spurs Worthington, Barrington and Pickerington Public Libraries to increase investment in LEID Products Access.it Library Solutions.

17 May 2017

Iowa Public Television Premieres Season 2 of IPTV KIDS Clubhouse

By Susan Ramsey
Johnston, Iowa - Today Iowa Public Television announced the premiere of season 2 of IPTV KIDS Clubhouse, complete with ten 30-minute episodes focused on Iowa children. Dedicated to fun, adventure and learning, the weekly series premieres its second season on Friday, June 2.
26 Apr 2017

WQPT WINS TWO AWARDS AT IBNA

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – WQPT’s political coverage on “The Cities with Jim Mertens” received a second place award from the Iowa Broadcast News Association on Saturday night for their series of political discussions during the 2016 election cycle.  WQPT also took home a third place award for their “Snapshots” program titled “Iowa-Illinois Memorial Bridge.”

24 Apr 2017

IPTV Announces Teacher Selected for 2017 PBS Digital Innovators Program

By Susan Ramsey
Cathi Miller recognized for game-changing integration of digital media in the classroom; Miller will partner with Iowa Public Television to build learning outcomes in Des Moines.
17 Apr 2017

NEW BOOK FOCUSES ON COMMUNICATIVE ISSUES IN CHILDREN, SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE HOPE IN THOSE AFFECTED

By Justin Hill
BLOOMFIELD, IA - A new children's book is now available at local retailers and online. Robby the Robot, written by Iowa native Monica Shelton, is a story that many can relate to, no matter the reader's age level or experience. It's a story of perseverance, patience, and personal growth. Shelton explains more:
17 Apr 2017

Iowa Public Television Announces 2017 Reading Road Trip

By Susan Ramsey
The 11th annual statewide road trip expands to a year-round program.
07 Apr 2017

"Children of the Corn" actors John Franklin, Courtney Gains, returning to Iowa for Halloweenapalooza 2017

By Holly Berg
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Making their way back to Iowa for the first time since filming "Children of the Corn" over 30 years ago, Prescribed Films is proud to announce actors John Franklin and Courtney Gains as celebrity guests for Halloweenapalooza 2017.
 
07 Apr 2017

NPR to Air Story on Treatment of German Americans of 100 Years Ago

By German American Heritage Center

NPR will air the longer part of the story on Friday, April 7th at 4:35pm. You can catch the story on WVIK at 90.3 FM.

03 Apr 2017

America's Irish heritage celebrated in new book

By David Forsythe

THE major contribution made by Irish immigrants to the Unites States is documented in a new book by author and journalist David Forsythe. What have the Irish ever done for us? tells the fascinating tale of Irish immigration and its positive influence over the centuries through the stories of dozens of individuals who have made an impact around the world.

23 Mar 2017

WQPT to air "The Barn Raisers"

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – WQPT, Quad Cities PBS will air the newest film from Moline based documentary filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films on March 26 at 9:00 pm. The film, “The Barn Raisers” is a historical documentary that tells the story of barns in the Upper Midwest by examining them through the lens of architecture.

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