Iowa PBS

Iowa PBS

http://iowapbs.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowa-pbs/

Iowa PBS, a state-owned entity based in the United States, was founded in 1969, employs approximately 60 individuals, and operates primarily in broadcast television and radio. The company functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Formerly known as Iowa Public Television, it operates as a network of Public Broadcasting Service member stations within the U.S. state of Iowa, overseen by the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1969

Headcount

65

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On August 18, 2026, Iowa PBS announced the appointment of Caryline Clark as its new director of communications and marketing. As a member of the leadership team, Clark will spearhead strategy and execution for communications, marketing of local programming, audience development, and community engagement. Previously, on July 14, 2026, the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board announced its regular meeting for October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Iowa PBS. Earlier, on June 10, 2026, Iowa PBS hosted a "Day at the Blank Park Zoo," featuring popular PBS costumed characters, including Elmo from Sesame Street, for meet-and-greet opportunities. This followed a June 1, 2026, screening of "Tractor Wars II" at Living History Farms, which included a panel discussion celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer and explored the tractor industry from 1929 through 1959.

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Iowa PBS's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. All the revenue comes from linear (local broadcaster).

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Aug

18th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Management Changes

Iowa PBS announces new director of Communications and Marketing

JOHNSTON— Iowa PBS announces Caryline Clark as the new director of communications and marketing for the network. As the newest member of the Iowa PBS leadership team, she will spearhead strategy and execution of communications, marketing of local programming, audience development and community engagement efforts.“Throughout her time at Iowa PBS, Caryline has demonstrated an exceptional work ethic and a deep commitment to our mission.

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Jul

14th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Iowa Public Broadcasting Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board will be held on Oct. 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room at Iowa PBS.

Jun

10th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag

Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo

Join us for Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo for a wild day of family fun, learning and adventure! Throughout the day, popular PBS costumed characters including Elmo from Sesame Street, will meet fans during special meet-and-greet opportunities.

Jun

1st

2026

06:30

Tractor Wars II Screening & Discussion

Join Iowa PBS at Living History Farms for a screening ofTractor Wars II, followed by a panel discussion celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Tractor Wars II focuses on the tractor industry from 1929 through 1959 when companies started working toward making mechanized farming part of everyday life in rural America.

May

22nd

2026

06:30

Dairy Experts Anticipate Upcoming Shortage of New Milk Cows

In January, the nation’s dairy farmers reported keeping 18% fewer heifers to serve as future milk cows than they did eight years earlier. The downward trend has been consistent over that entire time period. Corey Geiger, Lead Dairy Economist, CoBank - Omro, Wisconsin: "This is a dynamic situation taking place in dairy farms, in the collective US dairy industry: replacement heifers, all dairy heifers, are at the lowest level since 1978.

May

20th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag

Be My Neighbor Day

Iowa PBS invites families to our Be My Neighbor Day celebration on Sunday, September 20, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. Inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, this free community event is all about spreading kindness, building connections and celebrating what makes our neighborhoods special.

Apr

29th

2026

04:46

Three GOP Gubernatorial candidates address rising cancer rates in first debate

(Des Moines) -- Three of the five candidates running for the Republican nomination in the Iowa governor’s race say the state’s rising cancer rate must be addressed.In the first televised debate of the race, hosted by Iowa PBS, candidates Adam Steen, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews were asked what they would do to combat Iowa’s second-in-the-nation cancer incidence rate.

Apr

28th

2026

18:30

Iowa GOP governor candidates debate education funding, abortion at first forum

JOHNSTON, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau)-Three Republican candidates for Iowa governor debated education policy and abortion at Iowa PBS, their first forum of the campaign. The debate featured former Department of Administrative Services head Adam Steen, state Rep.

Apr

21st

2026

06:30

Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Iowa PBS Honored With Six IBNA Awards

Iowa PBS was recognized recently by the Iowa Broadcast News Association for exceptionally produced work during the 2025 calendar year. The network received six awards at the IBNA annual convention and awards event held Saturday, April 18 in Johnston.

Apr

21st

2026

06:30

In the Footsteps of The American Revolution - Sold Out

This tour is full. If you'd like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact Darla at 515.725.9811 or send an email to darla@iowapbs.org. Join Friends of Iowa PBS Foundation as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Apr

21st

2026

06:30

Trivia Night With Iowa Life - Sold Out

This event is now at capacity. Please email caryline.clark@iowapbs.org to be added to the waitlist. Think you know Iowa? Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night With Iowa Life! Join Charity Nebbe on April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City for a fun evening of trivia celebrating the people, cultures and stories that make Iowa unique.

Apr

16th

2026

13:00

Public Media Giving Days Coming May 1-2

Iowa PBS is excited to participate in the fourth annual Public Media Giving Days campaign, which will take place on May 1 and 2. Public Media Giving Days invites you to support your local public media stations and share what you love about public media.

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