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News Quiz: Newspapers in Iowa’s history

For as long as Iowa has existed newspapers have recorded the events and people shaping communities, informing current residents but also leaving a history for future generations. But you might not be aware of a few things found in the history of Iowa newspapers.

By IowaWatch

/ 6 Feb 2015

'Ethical Perspectives on the News' Program Examines Ethical News Reporting And Gathering

'Ethical Perspectives on the News,' a public affairs program produced by the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County for KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids examined the ethics of news gathering during its Feb. 1 program. IowaWatch Executive Director-Editor Lyle Muller was one of the guests.

By IowaWatch

/ 1 Feb 2015

'Ethical Perspectives on the News' Program Examines Ethical News Reporting And Gathering

News Quiz: What role does Iowa play in the fracking industry?

The growth of fracking sparked new industries, and not just in oil-producing regions of the United States. Test your knowledge on how the fracking industry effects Iowa and neighboring states.

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Jan 2015

News Quiz: What role does Iowa play in the fracking industry?

News Quiz: Where The Iowa Lottery Money Goes

The Iowa Lottery hits its 30th anniversary this year. During its three-decade existence gamblers have spent $6 billion on the lottery, with $1.3 billion going to the general fund that supports Iowa’s state government. How else has that $6 billion been spent? Take the news quiz and find out.

By IowaWatch

/ 23 Jan 2015

News Quiz: Where The Iowa Lottery Money Goes

News Quiz: Civil Rights and Social Justice in Iowa

Test your knowledge about Iowa and Iowans in connection with civil rights and social justice.

By IowaWatch

/ 16 Jan 2015

News Quiz: Civil Rights and Social Justice in Iowa

News Quiz: Iowa's Governors

Terry Branstad’s inauguration for a sixth term as Iowa governor is scheduled for Jan. 16, extending his record as Iowa’s longest-serving governor. Test your knowledge on some of the other chief executives who have served the state during its history.

By IowaWatch

/ 9 Jan 2015

Podcast: IowaWatch on WMT Radio Talking About Its Latest Work, And The Weather

IowaWatch executive director-editor Lyle Muller talked on WMT radio host Bob Bruce's Thursday, Jan. 9, program about one those topics that always sparks a conversation in Iowa -- the weather. But they also found time to talk about the Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism-IowaWatch, in general,

By IowaWatch

/ 8 Jan 2015

Podcast: IowaWatch on WMT Radio Talking About Its Latest Work, And The Weather

Times In January When IPTV Airs "Breaking The Cycle"

The Katie Kuntz documentary for IowaWatch, "Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland,” premiered at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, on Iowa Public Television’s World channel – .3 on the statewide network’s digital television channels.

By IowaWatch

/ 6 Jan 2015

Times In January When IPTV Airs "Breaking The Cycle"

Katie Kuntz/IowaWatch Meth Abuse Documentary Gets Iowa Public Television Premiere at 8 CST Tonight

The Katie Kuntz documentary for IowaWatch, “Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland,” premieres at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, on Iowa Public Television’s World channel – .3

By IowaWatch

/ 4 Jan 2015

Katie Kuntz/IowaWatch Meth Abuse Documentary Gets Iowa Public Television Premiere at 8 CST Tonight

College Student Barriers, Texting While Driving, Payday Loans: IowaWatch’s Most Read Stories of 2014

The IowaWatch stories you read most in 2014 ranged from troubles Chinese students have adjusting to life at the University of Iowa to the payday loan trap many enter in Iowa.

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Dec 2014

College Student Barriers, Texting While Driving, Payday Loans: IowaWatch’s Most Read Stories of 2014

Watch The Video: IowaWatch Participates In KCRG-TV9 Dissection Of Political Ads

"Ethical Perspectives on the News," a public affairs program produced by the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County for KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tackled the impact of political advertising in its Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, show. IowaWatch participated.

By IowaWatch

/ 23 Dec 2014

Watch The Video: IowaWatch Participates In KCRG-TV9 Dissection Of Political Ads

News Quiz: Iowa's Changing Population

How much do you know about the people living in Iowa? Take this IowaWatch news quiz to find out.

By IowaWatch

/ 19 Dec 2014

News Quiz: Newspapers in Iowa’s history

'Ethical Perspectives on the News' Program Examines Ethical News Reporting And Gathering

News Quiz: What role does Iowa play in the fracking industry?

News Quiz: Where The Iowa Lottery Money Goes

News Quiz: Civil Rights and Social Justice in Iowa

News Quiz: Iowa's Governors

Podcast: IowaWatch on WMT Radio Talking About Its Latest Work, And The Weather

Times In January When IPTV Airs "Breaking The Cycle"

Katie Kuntz/IowaWatch Meth Abuse Documentary Gets Iowa Public Television Premiere at 8 CST Tonight

College Student Barriers, Texting While Driving, Payday Loans: IowaWatch’s Most Read Stories of 2014

Watch The Video: IowaWatch Participates In KCRG-TV9 Dissection Of Political Ads

News Quiz: Iowa's Changing Population

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