JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 30, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS at the Maytag Auditorium in Johnston on Saturday, October 2 at 9AM or 11AM for a special advanced screening of PBS KIDS' newest program, Alma's Way! Created by actor and writer Sonia Manzano, known to generations of children as Maria from Sesame Street, the series follows 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her parents and younger brother.

RIVERSIDE, IOWA (August 26, 2021) — Riverside Casino celebrates 15 years of business with a party at the pool courtyard featuring 80’s tribute band Rubix Kube and a special fireworks display this Saturday, August 28, at 8PM. General admission standing room only tickets are $20 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). This event is open to guests 21 and older only.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 24, 2021) — Veteran political journalist David Yepsen will retire next month as host of Iowa PBS's weekly public affairs program, Iowa Press. Yepsen has served as host since January of 2017, following countless appearances as a guest panelist since the late 1970s.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 24, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education have announced over $8.6 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 64 school districts to assist them in providing mental-health support and other wraparound services to students and families.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 23, 2021) After 10 fresh and flavorful seasons, Iowa PBS's Iowa Ingredient is hanging up its apron. The locally-produced series that takes viewers on an exploration of the farms, chefs, and ingredients that make Iowa food uniquely Iowan will premiere its tenth, and final, season Thursday, September 2, 6:30PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 20, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 18, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has declared August 18 as “Solar Day in Iowa.” To celebrate, solar-industry leaders and supporters gathered today for “Solar Day at the Iowa State Fair” for a live reading of the Governor’s proclamation by Lieutenant Gov Adam Gregg.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Meghan Corbin as a district

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to officially set a special election date in Iowa House District 37 for Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Iowa law requires a special election to be called within five days following a vacancy in the Iowa legislature.

The proclamation follows the passing of Iowa House of Representative John Landon.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2021) The state of Iowa is pleased to announce that the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) received 178 applications from broadband providers for the latest Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant Program.

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