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Urban Sprawl

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:54:22 +0000

	Urban Sprawl On the edge of town, dairy producers, developers and academics weigh the pros and cons of urban sprawl. According to the American Farmland Trust¸ the US loses two acres of farmland every minute of every day to development. And nowhere is the war over urban sprawl more contentious than in the nations top agricultural state of California Increasingly though, Golden State farmers and ranchers trying to protect their land and remain profitable are enrolling acreage in a program called the ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 74 3 ratings
	Time: 08:00	More in News & Politics

Small Wind Makes a Comeback in Rural America

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:41:06 +0000

	Small Wind Makes a Comeback in Rural America Rural Americans are once again making a commitment to small scale wind power generation. For more from Iowa Public Television and Market to Market visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 492 4 ratings
	Time: 06:59	More in Science & Technology

Railex Train -- "The Fresh Express" (Part Two)

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:56:28 +0000

	Railex Train -- "The Fresh Express" (Part Two) Three years ago, an innovative company called Railex joined forces with Union Pacific and CSX Railroads to come up with a cutting edge concept. They developed a faster, more efficient way to transport the nation's food from coast-to-coast. The Fresh Express is the nations first and only nonstop rail unit for perishables and guarantees a maximum five-day cross-country transit. Temperatures inside each 64-foot car are constantly monitored by GPS tracking and adjusted to each customers unique ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 653 1 ratings
	Time: 06:34	More in Science & Technology

Railex Train -- "The Fresh Express" (Part One)

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:35:10 +0000

	Railex Train -- "The Fresh Express" (Part One) The auto industry isnt the only transportation sector the Obama Administration is hoping to overhaul. As part of his massive $787 billion economic stimulus package, the President allocated $8 billion to establish high-speed rail corridors nationwide. While Obamas plan focuses primarily on passenger transportation, freight railroad efficiency has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. A case in point can be found on the west coast where a pair of train routes collectively known as the ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 857 3 ratings
	Time: 06:47	More in Science & Technology

Jan Fleming - Grotesques and Gargoyles

IowaPublicTelevision — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:01:20 +0000

	Jan Fleming - Grotesques and Gargoyles Historic preservationist, Jan Fleming, is engrossed in grotesques which are faces carved in stone on buildings scattered around Des Moines. Her fascination with them has caused her to write a book on the topic. The 28 grotesque faces on the Polk County Courthouse are charming, funny and scary. We don't know much about the reason for the grotesque faces except that some are similar to faces in Europe called the "Green Man" because foliage is growing out of or around the face. Jan has found ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 381 2 ratings
	Time: 07:25	More in People & Blogs

College Wrestling: Kevin Jackson (ISU) vs. Eric Messner (Oklahoma) (February 17th, 1987)

IowaPublicTelevision — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:49:54 +0000

	College Wrestling: Kevin Jackson (ISU) vs. Eric Messner (Oklahoma) (February 17th, 1987) Senior Iowa State University wrestler Kevin Jackson faces Oklahoma Freshman, Eric Messner. This is an entire College Wrestling match from 1987, as seen on Iowa Public Television. Kevin Jackson has returned to Iowa State University as its coach, as of May of 2009. From 2001-2008, he was head coach of the US Freestyle national team, helping to coach Cael Sanderson and Henry Cejudo to gold medals. He has been an Olympic gold medalist (1992 -freestyle 180.5 lbs.), World freestyle champion (1991 ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 1262 2 ratings
	Time: 12:09	More in Sports

Lawmakers Ponder 'Soda Tax'

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:34:59 +0000

	Lawmakers Ponder 'Soda Tax' Advocates of a so-called sin tax on soda blame sugary drinks for a litany of obesity-related health complications. Common soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi contain high-fructose corn syrup, a major market for Americas corn producers. For more from Iowa Public Television and Market to Market visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 322 5 ratings
	Time: 01:47	More in News & Politics

Dancing Dog - Linda Farr's Tango Partner

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:32:46 +0000

	Dancing Dog - Linda Farr's Tango Partner You've never seen a dog tango - until you've seen this video. It's a 2002 Iowa Public Television story about a golden retriever named "Keeper" and Linda Farr, his dance partner. They are national champions in several dance styles in the World Canine Freestyle competitions.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 50825 103 ratings
	Time: 07:23	More in Pets & Animals

Researchers Work On H1N1 Vaccine For Swine

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:15:05 +0000

	Researchers Work On H1N1 Vaccine For Swine The specter of H1N1 casts a pall over the pork industry -- but swine researchers are close to a vaccine. Dr. Hank Harris, Iowa State University professor in animal science and production animal medicine, says his lab can create an effective H1N1 vaccine for swine in as little as two months time. For more from Iowa Public Television and Market to Market visit.. www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 305 1 ratings
	Time: 02:54	More in Science & Technology

Pork Industry Copes with Public Perception of H1N1

IowaPublicTelevision — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:23:43 +0000

	Pork Industry Copes with Public Perception of H1N1 For information and resources regarding flu prevention visit... www.iptv.org The World Health Organization announced it would stop referring to the H1N1 influenza virus as swine flu to avoid misleading consumers that eating pork poses any health risk.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 301 1 ratings
	Time: 02:37	More in News & Politics

Barn Restoration

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:03:41 +0000

	Barn Restoration Too often, Americas fertile fields succumb to development and disappear forever along with the rustic barns that once dotted the rural landscape. Increasingly though, landowners are investing time and money in hopes of saving the iconic structures. For more from Iowa Public Television visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 343 1 ratings
	Time: 06:36	More in News & Politics

The Iowa Journal - Web Exclusive - Iowa Constitution and Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:14:27 +0000

	The Iowa Journal - Web Exclusive - Iowa Constitution and Same-Sex Marriage Ruling This segment is a web exclusive from Iowa Public Television, which continues the on-air discussion from The Iowa Journal's April 23, 2009 broadcast. In light of the current Iowa Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, the history of Iowa's Constitution has taken center stage. Supreme Court Justice Mark Cady, who wrote the unanimous marriage decision, at one point invoked the courts first-ever decision, in 1839, which struck down slavery in the state. The Iowa Journal looks at some of the ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 293 6 ratings
	Time: 13:51	More in News & Politics

Iowa's Constitution and Same-Sex Marriage Supreme Court Decision

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:43:26 +0000

	Iowa's Constitution and Same-Sex Marriage Supreme Court Decision A look at the history of civil rights in Iowa, including an 1868 decision preventing segregation in schools, and allowing women to be lawyers in 1869, the first in the nation. How does Iowa's constitution talk about individual rights and minority rights, and how was that taken into consideration in the April 3, 2009, ruling allowing same-sex marriages in the state? Guests on this program are: Mark Kende, Des Moines: Professor of Law; James Madison Chair in Constitutional Law and Director of ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 452 11 ratings
	Time: 21:00	More in News & Politics

Preserving Pennsylvania's Barns

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:04:22 +0000

	Preserving Pennsylvania's Barns The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania works to preserve its iconic barns. For more from Iowa Public Television visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 365 1 ratings
	Time: 07:18	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Blank Park Zoo - Side Roads with Paul Berge

IowaPublicTelevision — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:03:17 +0000

	Blank Park Zoo - Side Roads with Paul Berge Adventure awaits Paul at the Blank Park Zoo, located in Des Moines, Iowa.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 212 0 ratings
	Time: 02:15	More in Travel & Events

Swords into Plowshares in Afghanistan - Market to Market

IowaPublicTelevision — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:10:09 +0000

	Swords into Plowshares in Afghanistan - Market to Market Missouri National Guard soldiers work with Afghani farmers to increase their crop yields, improve the health of their animals and add value to their raw agricultural goods.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 436 0 ratings
	Time: 08:16	More in News & Politics

Iowa Artist Roy Burgess hosts Russian Artist Alexei Sokolenko

IowaPublicTelevision — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:14:43 +0000

	Iowa Artist Roy Burgess hosts Russian Artist Alexei Sokolenko Jefferson, Iowa artist Roy Burgess hosts the visit of Stavropol artist, Alexei Sokolenko in this 1989 video story. It originally aired in April of 1990 on Iowa Public Television. More videos are available at www.iptv.org and Roy Burgess has more at his website www.royeburgess.com Producer Clay Smith and camera traveled with Sokolenko and interpreter, Victor Degtorenko, from Kansas City, Missouri to Jefferson, Iowa and documented their "First Glance" at our Midwestern American home. They made ...	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 82 0 ratings
	Time: 20:46	More in Nonprofits & Activism

William Joseph - Mother's Day Song

IowaPublicTelevision — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:18:49 +0000

	William Joseph - Mother's Day Song William Joseph performs on the Studio III stage at Iowa Public Television. The selection is called "A Mother's Heart." Additional videos are posted on Iowa Public Television's youtube channel, and on www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 494 2 ratings
	Time: 03:36	More in Entertainment

Roy Burgess - 1980s Artist Profile

IowaPublicTelevision — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:37:05 +0000

	Roy Burgess - 1980s Artist Profile From the Iowa Public Television archives: artist Roy Burgess describes his artistic vision. He enjoys discovering the beauty in everyday activities of hard-working people. This was a feature on the "Take ONE" series, a weekly magazine program about Iowa. It originally aired in 1986. More videos are available at www.iptv.org and Roy Burgess now lives in Hawaii, and has more at his website www.royeburgess.com	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 82 2 ratings
	Time: 09:02	More in People & Blogs

Iowa Court Ruling -- Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

IowaPublicTelevision — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:21:55 +0000

	Iowa Court Ruling -- Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional The Iowa Journal cut together some reactions to the April 3rd 2009 ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court allowing gay marriage under state law. This is footage taken at the One Iowa press conference. For more from The Iowa Journal and Iowa Public Television visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 1781 35 ratings
	Time: 02:22	More in News & Politics

Walking Wetlands

IowaPublicTelevision — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:17:12 +0000

	Walking Wetlands In Northern California and Southern Oregon a unique crop rotation program called the Walking Wetlands has farmers and environmentalists on common ground. For more from Iowa Public Television visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 359 0 ratings
	Time: 07:43	More in Science & Technology

Interview with William Joseph - Part 1

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:46:35 +0000

	Interview with William Joseph - Part 1 Terri Hale interviews pianist William Joseph, a David Foster prodigy, at Iowa Public Television during Festival 2009.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 1092 5 ratings
	Time: 04:46	More in Music

Interview with William Joseph - Part 2

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:19:01 +0000

	Interview with William Joseph - Part 2 Terri Hale interviews pianist William Joseph, a David Foster prodigy, at Iowa Public Television during Festival 2009. For more from Iowa Public Television visit... www.iptv.org	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 449 3 ratings
	Time: 04:31	More in Music

Interview with William Joseph - Part 3

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:00:05 +0000

	Interview with William Joseph - Part 3 Terri Hale interviews pianist William Joseph, a David Foster prodigy, at Iowa Public Television during Festival 2009.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 379 1 ratings
	Time: 06:15	More in Music

Interview with William Joseph - Part 4

IowaPublicTelevision — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:28:34 +0000

	Interview with William Joseph - Part 4 Terri Hale interviews pianist William Joseph, a David Foster prodigy, at Iowa Public Television during Festival 2009.	From: IowaPublicTelevision Views: 229 1 ratings
	Time: 04:04	More in Music