Iowa PBS was honored with two awards at the 2026 Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards Ceremony last night! Congratulations to the entire team behind Des Moines Metro Opera Presents The Cunning Little Vixen and to Kenny Knutson. 👏

Things are getting spooky around here for PBS KIDS... 👀🎃👻 Let the Halloween fun begin!

Studio 3 LIVE is back for its fourth season, spotlighting Midwest and international artists across folk, blues, rock, country and soul genres. FRIDAY at 9 p.m.: The Finesse blends funk, pop and R&B with smooth vocals, tight grooves and an energetic show.

Sesame Street is headed to Kenya! 🐘 And they are in for an unforgettable adventure, including a visit with a very special elephant Elmo can’t wait to meet. Watch tonight at 8 p.m. on Iowa PBS or anytime on the PBS app and PBS KIDS Video App!

Happy National 4-H Week! Celebrate the legacy and impact of 4-H in Iowa by watching our documentary, The Legacy of 4-H. Watch anytime! bit.ly/4dnom2q

Happy 30th Birthday to our favorite aardvark, Arthur! Did you grow up watching Arthur on Iowa PBS KIDS? Send him your birthday wishes!

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. If you need help getting your ducks in a row, Iowa PBS can help. Request your free estate planning guide at iowapbs.org/ducks.

Celebrate the holiday season with the music, warmth and spirit of Ireland! Join us for On The Lash at a Studio 3 LIVE episode recording on November 14. Choose your showtime and grab your tickets here: bit.ly/4rKHVY8

The new season of Iowa Life begins tonight! Watch at 9:30 p.m. on Iowa PBS.

Seabiscuit didn't look the part, but he was one of the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorses in history. Watch American Experience: Seabiscuit now with Iowa PBS Passport! >> to.pbs.org/3TAt06m

Are you a college student, or do you know someone who would like to spend their spring interning with us and learning more about television production? Find more information about our two production internship openings >>> iowapbs.org/careers

Missing summer baseball already? ⚾ Our Road Trip Iowa crew took to the field with host Brooke Kohlsdorf for an @iowacubs game in preparation for season 4. Where do you think our team will travel next?

Look at all these wonderful neighbors! If you attended our 2026 Be My Neighbor Day celebration, thank you for being a part of our neighborhood. Find more community events at iowapbs.org/events.

The Studio 3 LIVE crew is getting ready to bring new music to Iowa PBS, with season 4 launching October 16! Here’s a peek behind the scenes as artists take the stage and give us a closer look at the music and stories behind their work.

Experience Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Of Mice and Men on demand now with the PBS app — for a limited time only.

What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! More than 2,000 neighbors came together yesterday for Be My Neighbor Day to spread a little kindness. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and to all of our community partners who helped make the day possible.

We’re honored to be named the Best Nonprofit in the Des Moines Business Record's Best of Des Moines 2026! From our headquarters in Johnston, we are proud to serve communities across the entire state. Thank you!

Iowa PBS is seeking candidates for an Audience Engagement Manager. Learn more about this opening: iowapbs.org/careers