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Gargoyles, grotesques and gnomes are all featured in central Iowa architecture.
Iowa's landscape is as diverse as it is beautiful. But what if these picturesque scenes hide a secret? What if, lurking in the shadows, there's someone... or something... watching? Today we're searching for Bigfoot in Iowa.
The tale begins with a fiery train crash. One car, filled with orphan children, became a tragic inferno. The story goes on to say their cries can still be heard, and the scent of smoke lingers in the air.
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.