Watch documentaries on influential Iowans who changed the world around them, learn about pivotal points in Iowa's history and better understand Iowa's veterans through the stories they brought back with them.

Dive into hundreds of classroom-ready and standards-aligned resources exploring natural history, politics, civil rights, industry, agriculture and conflicts are ready for use with your students. Explore the video, images, stories, activities and first-person accounts that make Iowa a unique state.

1971: Iowa State Fair coverage begins and Iowa Press premieres. 1975: Market to Market premieres. 1977: Eighth transmitter made broadcasting statewide. 1982: Network name was changed to Iowa Public Television. 1986: Construction of new studios and office building completed in Johnston. 1989: Living in Iowa premieres.

The Iowa Public Television name was adopted in 1982 and began on-air January 1, 1983. In 2003, it purchased KQCT-TV in Davenport, which repeated the programming of Quad Cities PBS station WQPT-TV in the Iowa side of the Quad Cities.

Explore the architecture, history and culture of some of Iowa's most iconic buildings.

Iowa PBS presents documentaries of in-depth local stories about local politics, Iowa history, and more.

Explore the state named for the Ioway People, one of many American Indian groups that lived in the area. Learn how these groups were forcibly removed by European fortune seekers, paving the way for the expansion of railroads and farming.

Nov 18, 2023 · Historic Buildings of Iowa is a local public television program presented by Iowa PBS. Explore the art and architecture of historic Mason City and Clear Lake.

Discover the people, places, events, and ideas of Iowa history. Explore hundreds of articles, images, videos and websites. Create your own story of Iowa as you go to unexpected places and search the past and present. Travel down side trails and uncover artifacts as …

Join the State Historical Museum of Iowa and Iowa PBS for a viewing of “George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life” and a panel discussion. Register to join National History Day in Iowa for a special Iowa History 101 highlighting the work …