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The project was recently honored with a gold level Trendsetter in Distance Learning award from the United States Distance Learning Association.
The program runs June 7-August 6. Applications and supporting materials are due by May 3.
Grab a few friends and join us along the Western Skies Scenic Byway in Harlan for trivia night on Friday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. as we celebrate our new series, Road Trip Iowa.
This Week
Road Trip Iowa
Go for a drive on Iowa’s northern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Market to Market
Ted Seifried discusses the commodity markets.
Market to Market
The search for alternatives to rubber. Broadening the battle against antibiotic resistance. And, commodity market analysis with Ted Seifried.
Market to Market
Ted Seifried discusses the commodity markets in a special web-only feature.
Iowa Press
Leslie Carpenter, co-founder of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy, and Kali White VanBaale, author and mental health advocate, discuss their personal experiences with brain illnesses and Iowa’s mental health system, why they’ve become advocates and what changes and improvements they say Iowa needs.
Road Trip Iowa
Take an adventure along Iowa’s southern portion of the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway.
Iowa Life
Explore a culinary competition, a luthier, equine-assisted therapy, and piano restoration.
Iowa Press
Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, discusses the 2024 Iowa caucuses, the ongoing legislative session and look ahead to this year’s primary and general elections.
Studio 3 LIVE
Neptune’s Core is two sets of sisters bringing their love of indie and punk music to life.
Stories
With the popular PBS program filming in Iowa this June, local fans have many opportunities to be part of the big day.
Visit some of these stops on your next road trip, inspired by the third episode of Road Trip Iowa.
Colorful murals are popping up on building walls in towns across Iowa, telling the stories of their communities and attracting some visitors.
Spring is here and that means it’s time to start thinking about what to plant in your garden. Iowa PBS has hours of programming with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to get inspired.
Take advantage of nice weather to enjoy your next trip across the state inspired by the second episode of Road Trip Iowa.
From breathtaking documentaries to thought-provoking series, PBS offers a treasure trove of content that explores our world.
Plan your road trip inspired by our first Road Trip Iowa episode and get behind the wheel to see it all in person.
Show us what your Iowa road trip would look like. Submit pictures of your favorite places and tell us where you'd like to travel.
Stream and celebrate Women's History Month with individuals who left an indelible mark on this world.
Peter Tubbs, producer of our latest documentary, talks about the work that went into telling the story of the war of inventions in the ag industry.
Iowa has a proud and fascinating history - take a look at some of your streaming options to enjoy our state's history month.
Studio 3 LIVE
Studio 3 LIVE
Vocal powerhouse Elizabeth Moen uses life to inspire her as a songwriter and lyricist.
Studio 3 LIVE
James Tutson’s soulful blend of gospel and rock music tells stories of joy and sorrow.
Studio 3 LIVE
Adeem the Artist’s music expresses a worldview built by reconciling past pain with hope.
Studio 3 LIVE
The NOLA Jazz Band’s blues and jazz stylings capture the spirit of New Orleans music.
Studio 3 LIVE
Bassel & The Supernaturals use soul and funk to sing of love, loss and the Syrian war.
Studio 3 LIVE
Mickey Davis takes viewers on a musical journey through the 10 acts featured on season 1.
Studio 3 LIVE
Art pop musician Sen Morimoto blends jazz, indie rock and R&B into an ever-evolving style.
Studio 3 LIVE
Avey Grouws Band brings their roots and blues sound and powerful vocals to the stage.
Studio 3 LIVE
William Elliott Whitmore’s roots-folk-style music is inspired by life on his family farm.
Studio 3 LIVE
Trio Bad Bad Hats showcases their indie rock sound with a charming and joyful performance.
Studio 3 LIVE
Neptune’s Core is two sets of sisters bringing their love of indie and punk music to life.
FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips
Learn about Iowa’s geology and ancient past by exploring land features and fossilized creatures.
Just like our bodies are fueled with food, the electricity that we've come to rely on are fueled from many different sources.
Prairies once covered the Iowa landscape, but now they are rare and almost extinct in Iowa. Let's learn why prairies are important and how to care for them.
Agriculture is the science of cultivating soil, growing plants and crops, and raising livestock.
People with heritages from all over the world call Iowa home. Let's learn about a few of those cultures.
The Underground Railroad wasn't underground and it wasn't a railroad. It was a network of people who supported freedom seekers, the routes they traveled and the places they stayed. Let's learn more about Iowa's role.