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Studio 3 LIVE
The Foxies bring their infectiously fun performance and punk attitude to the stage.
Market to Market
Bird flu numbers spike, dropping flock numbers and raising egg prices. Breaking down the livestock and commodity markets in an extended discussion with Jeff French and Ross Baldwin.
Iowa Press
Iowa Senate President Sen. Amy Sinclair (R - Allerton) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
College Wrestling
Wartburg College hosts Augsburg University in Waverly, Iowa.
Iowa Press
Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D - Windsor Heights) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
Market to Market
Donald Trump returns to the White House. The nominee for Secretary of Agriculture faces Senate confirmation. Making the farm transition to the next generation in a new way. And, commodity market analysis with Naomi Blohm.
College Wrestling
Coe College hosts Loras College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Iowa State Dance Team Championships
Nearly 5,000 of Iowa’s top high school and college dance athletes competed for state championships.
Iowa Press
Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-Butler) discusses the Condition of the State address and the 2025 legislative session.
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While Grand View's women's wrestling program isn't the first of its kind in Iowa, it will be the first women's college wrestling meet on our statewide public media.
Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black stories, culture and contributions. There’s plenty to watch, learn from and enjoy on Iowa PBS. Whether it’s history, storytelling or inspiration, this month’s programming has something for everyone.
This year Wartburg will host the Battle of the Burgs on January 30, 2025, at Levick Arena in Waverly.
Discovering and documenting the history of your ancestors can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering a unique connection to the past and a better understanding of your family's history.
Whether you’re a fan of suspense, romance or historical intrigue, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the winter nights unfold.
It's the battle of the fictional birds in our upcoming college wrestling meet between Coe and Loras colleges.
January is National Hobby Month and Iowa PBS has plenty of programs to help you find a brand new hobby, or refine the skills you already have!
Test our your presidential knowledge with our fun facts quiz about U.S. Presidents!
Lifelong friends Tim Johnson and Jim Miller share their journeys from humble beginnings in Iowa wrestling rooms as they reunite as announcers for the return of College Wrestling.
As the holiday season is upon us, it’s time to cozy up and embrace the magic of festive programming. Whether you're craving heartwarming classics, spirited new releases or family-friendly favorites, this year's holiday lineup promises to deliver joy, nostalgia and plenty of reasons to gather around the screen.
Here are some helpful articles from PBS KIDS for parents on celebrating this holiday season.
As temperatures turn chilly, family time becomes even more important as we celebrate a variety of winter holidays and enjoy the changing season.
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.
Studio 3 LIVE
Honest songwriting and connecting with fans has made Halle Kearns a rising star in the country music scene.
Studio 3 LIVE
Iowa’s quintessential band, The Nadas, share their storied career as a folk Americana act.
Studio 3 LIVE
Blues icon and three-time Grammy nominee John Primer performs with his Real Deal Blues Band.
Studio 3 LIVE
The Minneapolis five-piece band Kiss the Tiger delivers an energetic and electrifying show.
Studio 3 LIVE
Lily DeTaeye’s captivating folk/rock music has captivated audiences for over a decade.
Studio 3 LIVE
Members from Wheatus perform an acoustic set, including their 1995 hit “Teenage Dirtbag.”
Studio 3 LIVE
Neil Anders & the Brothers Merritt perform an original sound that is refreshingly unique.
Studio 3 LIVE
The Texas Tenors take the stage for a special holiday performance.
Studio 3 LIVE
The Foxies bring their infectiously fun performance and punk attitude to the stage.
Iowa Life
Iowa Life
Explore a unique town festival, prairie restoration, and a newspaper serving Black Iowans.
Iowa Life
Visit a farmer who raises peacocks, meet a professor who hiked across the state to document historical changes in Iowa, and learn how one northeast Iowa organization helps immigrants and refugees.
Iowa Life
Meet a juggler from southeast Iowa and four women organizing a student run fashion show.
Iowa Life
Explore public art, meet a world-renowned woodcarver, and visit a rock ’n’ roll summer camp.
Iowa Life
Learn how the emerald ash borer is impacting Iowa neighborhoods, meet a comic book artist who is writing a new
series aimed at kids, learn about an inspiring musician and dancer, and take a ride on a train in Missouri Valley.
Iowa Life
Explore the lyceum movement, refugee support and the history behind one Iowa love story.
Iowa Life
Iowans celebrate the holidays in diverse ways — with food, flowers, friendship and song.
Iowa Life
See how service dogs help veterans, meet a student inventor and visit Byron’s Bar.
Iowa Life
Explore the Underground Railroad Ride, the Groundswell Cafe and a non-profit in Clinton.
Iowa Life
Learn about girls wrestling, meet a makeup artist, and visit the last Ben Franklin store.
Iowa Life
Explore bird rehabilitation, visit Mediaverse Studios, and meet the Christofferson family.
Iowa Life
Explore breakdancing, a 1968 plane crash and community revitalization through the arts.
Iowa Life
Explore a culinary competition, a luthier, equine-assisted therapy, and piano restoration.
Iowa Life
Explore cowboy mounted shooting, a music publisher and an after-school skate club.
Iowa Life
Meet Griff II, Drake University’s live mascot and see a 96-foot tapestry in Centerville.
Iowa Life
Learn about Iowa Deaf Baseball Camp, the Sharks synchronized swimming club and minibikes.
Iowa Life
A foraging couple in Story City, an autism awareness advocate, and the Urban Bike Food Ministry.
Iowa Life
A conversation with Harry Smith, the Swan Ballet, and an accessible treehouse at the Iowa Arboretum.
Iowa Life
Visit the Maintenance Shop in Ames, make apple cider, and ride along with Escaramuza Quetzali.
Iowa Life
Explore ecosystem restoration with bison, Dubuque’s Vintage Torque Fest and raising hogs outside.
News & Events
Explore the process and time it takes to become a service dog and the people they work with in Iowa PBS’s upcoming documentary, Dogs of Service. The hour-long program will premiere Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. on the statewide network. It will rebroadcast Sunday, March 9 at 8:30 p.m. Dogs of Service will also be available to stream on iowapbs.org and the PBS app.
Behind the Scenes at Antiques Roadshow Iowa, a special program from Iowa PBS, takes viewers behind the scenes to discover how the hit show comes to life by meeting the producers, appraisers, volunteers and most importantly the guests that make the show possible.
Friends of Iowa PBS and the Iowa Genealogical Society are partnering to offer a beginner to intermediate genealogy workshop series this winter.