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SPJ To Support IowaWatch Intern

IowaWatch was selected as one of two locations for a summer 2016 fellowship through the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, the educational foundation for the Society of Professional Journalists.

By IowaWatch

/ 11 Dec 2015

News Quiz: Long Tradition of Thanksgiving Football

Thanksgiving weekend football has become as much a part of the holiday festivities as the turkey. When the Hawkeyes go up against the University of Nebraska and the Cyclones face West Virginia on Thanksgiving weekend, they will participate in long-standing traditions. Just how long-standing? Find ou

By IowaWatch

/ 23 Nov 2015

News Quiz: Long Tradition of Thanksgiving Football

Navigating The Workplace At 50 The Topic For AARP, IowaWatch Lunch, Panel Discussions

AARP Iowa and IowaWatch.org are teaming up to host two luncheon panel discussions, Navigating the Workplace at 50, in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grandview University Student Center, 1200 Grandview Ave.; and in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1

By IowaWatch

/ 12 Nov 2015

Navigating The Workplace At 50 The Topic For AARP, IowaWatch Lunch, Panel Discussions

News Quiz: Laws Surrounding Marijuana

Test your knowledge on the laws surrounding medicinal and non-medicinal marijuana with this news quiz.

By IowaWatch

/ 6 Nov 2015

News Quiz: Iowa Women Who Made History

Although Iowa's past is filled with women who have impacted the course of our history, we’ve selected a few to highlight. Try your hand at our news quiz.

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Oct 2015

View Our 2015 Annual Report and 990 Tax Return for 2014

The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism-IowaWatch.org released on Oct. 8, 2015, an annual report that shows advancements the nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization made in the past year.

By IowaWatch

/ 14 Oct 2015

View Our 2015 Annual Report and 990 Tax Return for 2014

News Quiz: Iowa Money in Presidential Campaigns

Iowans boast that candidates have to come to Iowa, home of the first in the nation caucus, if they hope to sit in the Oval Office. But what role does Iowa play in the race to raise campaign funds?

By IowaWatch

/ 9 Oct 2015

News Quiz: Iowa Money in Presidential Campaigns

Podcast: IowaWatch Featured On Michael Libbie's 'Insight On Business'

Michael Libbie, host of the weekday news program ‘Insight On Business’, recently interviewed Lyle Muller, executive director and editor of the Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, about covering Iowa’

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Sep 2015

Podcast: IowaWatch Featured On Michael Libbie's 'Insight On Business'

Join Us Oct. 22 For A "Fun"-Raiser To Benefit IowaWatch

We are capping off our fifth anniversary celebrations with an autumn fundraiser at the beautiful Walker Homestead on the outskirts of Iowa City. Join us for wine, wood-fired pizza, live music and a silent auction with items ranging from original photography to international crafts and a catered dinn

By IowaWatch

/ 21 Sep 2015

Join Us Oct. 22 For A "Fun"-Raiser To Benefit IowaWatch

News Quiz: Why Do Wind Turbines Pose Risk For Bats?

Although the fungal white-nose syndrome is a better-known killer, wind turbines are also a threat to bats. The recent designation of the northern long-eared bat as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act triggered debates over how to best protect the bats. Test your knowledge on the im

By IowaWatch

/ 18 Sep 2015

News Quiz: Why Do Wind Turbines Pose Risk For Bats?

News Quiz: How is Iowa Lottery Money Spent?

The Iowa Lottery hit 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

/ 11 Sep 2015

News Quiz: How is Iowa Lottery Money Spent?

News Quiz: Marijuana in the 50 States

Twenty-three states, plus the District of Columbia, have loosened rules surrounding medical marijuana and four have legalized recreational use. With statehouses, including that in Iowa, facing debates over legalization, the legal situation surrounding marijuana use is constantly changing. Have you b

By IowaWatch

/ 4 Sep 2015