19 Feb 2021

“Hemingway” Coming to WQPT in a Variety of Special Events

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2021) — WQPT presents a variety of outreach activities in conjunction with the new Ken Burns documentary Hemingway. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Hemingway examines the visionary work and turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most influential writers America has ever produced.

18 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines Present "Acts of Resilience | Spirit"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 17, 2021) — Celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of the human spirit as Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines conclude their groundbreaking partnership between dance, music and video arts. Acts of Resilience | Spirit premieres on-air and online Friday, March 12, 8:30PM, with an encore presentation on Sunday, March 21, 1PM.

16 Feb 2021

Join WQPT for Screenings of “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song”

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2021) — WQPT invites viewers to join in virtual screenings of The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song. The documentary is a moving four-hour, two-part series from executive producer, host, and writer Henry Louis Gates Jr, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research.

16 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Awards $3 Million in Career Academy Grants to Expand High-School Student Readiness in High-Demand Fields

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 16, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today awarded three $1 million competitive grants through the new Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high-school students for success in college, postsecondary training, and the workforce.

16 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Proclamation That Eases Transport Rules for Heating Fuels

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 16, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation that eases transport rules for crews and drivers hauling motor and heating fuels.

15 Feb 2021

Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance to Meet Virtually February 18

By Carol Downey

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2021) — An online meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, February 18, 1:30PM. The Alliance is open to the public and is a forum for timely and educational information on flood-prevention, -mitigation, flood insurance, and floodplain-management.

12 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Proclamation Easing Propane Transport Rules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation that will ease transport rules for propane in Iowa.

11 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Manufacturing Roadmap for Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Innovation Council, has announced the state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan, a roadmap to help Iowa manufacturers remain globally competitive through a fourth industrial revolution that emphasizes automation and smart technology.

11 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Festival 2021

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Tour some of the iconic structures in Cedar Rapids, experience concerts from Carole King, James Taylor, and Tina Turner and meet a group of metalsmithing artisans in Arkansas during Festival 2021. Taking place February 20-21 and February 27-March 14, this year's event is packed with local productions, music events, history specials, and more.

11 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Presents "Greetings From Iowa Special"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Travel around the state from the comfort of your couch, meeting interesting Iowans and discovering hidden gems along the way. Iowa PBS's popular digital series is back with a new compilation program, Greetings From Iowa Special, premiering Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Festival 2021.

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