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Would you like to learn more about Iowa PBS? Join us for this special visit! Tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Iowa PBS studios. Guests will have the opportunity to see the sets of our programs like Market to Market and Studio 3 LIVE, learn about the production process and visit with staff. Iowa PBS is located in Johnston and tours typically last 1 hour in length.

Iowa PBS is Iowa’s statewide public broadcasting network. Iowa PBS provides quality, innovative media and services that educate, inform, enrich and inspire Iowans.

Would you like to learn more about Iowa PBS? Join us for this special visit! Tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Iowa PBS studios. Guests will have the opportunity to see the sets of our programs like Market to Market and Studio 3 LIVE, learn about the production process and visit with staff. Iowa PBS is located in Johnston and tours typically last 1 hour in length.

Iowa PBS is Iowa’s statewide public broadcasting network. Iowa PBS provides quality, innovative media and services that educate, inform, enrich and inspire Iowans.

As automobiles replaced the horse and buggy in the early 1900s, Americans began setting out on journeys that took them far from home—and they needed reliable road maps to guide the way. This course traces the evolution of American road maps, from the early editions produced by local and state automobile clubs, to the millions distributed free by gasoline service stations between the 1920s and 1970s, to the digital mapping services we depend on today. Special attention will be given to early maps of Iowa, with numerous historical examples available for participants to explore firsthand.

(Optional Zoom presentation with Carl Johnson at 9:30–10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 4)

Jim Henson’s The Muppet Movie brings Kermit the Frog and friends to the big screen in a joyful, self-aware musical road comedy. As Kermit sets out from his swamp to seek fame in Hollywood, he’s joined by Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and a host of beloved Muppets—along with celebrity cameos from Steve Martin to Orson Welles. Balancing sharp humor with sincere heart, the film celebrates creativity, friendship, and the belief that “life’s like a movie—write your own ending.” Its playful mix of puppetry, music, and meta-humor makes it a family classic and a landmark of imaginative filmmaking.

(Optional Zoom presentation with Carl Johnson at 9:30–10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 4)

Jim Henson’s The Muppet Movie brings Kermit the Frog and friends to the big screen in a joyful, self-aware musical road comedy. As Kermit sets out from his swamp to seek fame in Hollywood, he’s joined by Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and a host of beloved Muppets—along with celebrity cameos from Steve Martin to Orson Welles. Balancing sharp humor with sincere heart, the film celebrates creativity, friendship, and the belief that “life’s like a movie—write your own ending.” Its playful mix of puppetry, music, and meta-humor makes it a family classic and a landmark of imaginative filmmaking.

Enjoy a fun day at the movie site for Field of Dreams. We will be doing tours of the Farmhouse from the movie, enjoy lunch at the Dugout, and enjoy a 30-minute talk in the bleachers, by John Liepa. Members can bring their own baseballs or gloves, in case anyone wants to run the bases.

In preparation for the visit to Dyersville, we will screen the movie, Field of Dreams, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Harkin auditorium.

One of the most interesting (and to be honest – fun) parts of my career was to be involved in investigations of disease outbreaks. People often think that outbreaks are investigated to find who was at fault for people getting sick, but in reality, we did investigations to see what went wrong and to stop that from happening again. In this program, I’ll share my stories about some of the most interesting outbreaks, how we did the investigations, and what happened in the end.

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One of the most interesting (and to be honest – fun) parts of my career was to be involved in investigations of disease outbreaks. People often think that outbreaks are investigated to find who was at fault for people getting sick, but in reality, we did investigations to see what went wrong and to stop that from happening again. In this program, I’ll share my stories about some of the most interesting outbreaks, how we did the investigations, and what happened in the end.

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