JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 20, 2020) — Join Iowa PBS and EveryStep Care and Support Services virtually on Tuesday, September 8, at 7PM, for a Pop-Up Film Series event featuring the documentary Speaking Grief. This film explores the transformative experience of losing a family member in a society that works to avoid both death and grief.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 19, 2020) — WQPT is holding a special screening of Ken Burns Presents: The Gene: An Intimate History. followed by a 45-minute talk with "Charles Darwin" (actor Brian "Fox" Ellis, storyteller and science teacher). Immediately following, "Darwin" will answer questions from the audience.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2020) ― Statement of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller:

"As per my agreement with Governor Kim Reynolds, I requested to join a lawsuit challenging changes at the US Postal Service. The governor did not consent.

"I’m very concerned about service and policy changes at the Post Office. Reports from the American Postal Workers Union indicate that mail delivery in Iowa has been slowed by limits on staff overtime and removal of automatic sorting machines.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds formally requested, on August 16, an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa communities and counties that have been severely impacted by the devastating derecho storm that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020.