Let’s go back in time to Van Meter, Iowa in 1903. You look up and see something looking back at you from the top of a building. But what is that? You’ve never seen anything like it before. This is the story of the Van Meter Visitor.

If you’re looking for some nostalgic costume inspiration, check out our ideas for fans of all ages.

Did you use your imagination as a child to travel to far-off places, learning about destinations from Carmen Sandiego or those featured in books in Reading Rainbow? Let us take you near and far as an adult with our culture and travel programs. 

Do you remember a childhood spent pretending to be Julia Child with your Easy-Bake Oven or swinging a toy hammer like Bob Vila? If you're looking for home and how-to inspiration as an adult, PBS is still here for you.

We bet your childhood had a lot of music, from Sesame Street to Reading Rainbow, and maybe you even learned to draw with The Secret City. If you've still got music in your soul and an appreciation for the arts overall, we've got great programs to entice you today.

If programs like 3-2-1 Contact or Zoboomafoo opened your mind to how the world works around you, you'll enjoy PBS's contemporary offerings of all things science.

This series captures the essence of Iowa’s vibrant artistic scene, showcasing individuals whose work enriches the cultural landscape and strengthens community bonds.

Did you enjoy unearthing the past on the Magic School Bus or Sesame Street? Reawaken the historian in you through our local and national documentaries about days gone past.

Are your ducks in a row?  October 21-27 is National Estate Planning Week and we celebrate all month long.

Did you know that Bob Ross painted each piece featured on The Joy of Painting a total of three times? Or that Fred Rogers performed almost all of the Neighborhood puppets himself? Test your knowledge of some of PBS’s most memorable programs from the past, including The Electric Company, Zoom, The Joy of Painting and Sesame Street. 

On September 24 at 6:30 p.m., opera fans gathered at the Iowa PBS studios for a special preview and discussion of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents American Apollo.

SummaryDid you dress up as Bob Ross last year for Halloween or do you watch NOVA each Wednesday night? Did any PBS programming from your childhood inspire your career path or hobbies? We want to hear about it! We'll be sharing audience submissions on air and online, so please share your thoughts, and, if available, a picture of you as the ultimate PBS fan.