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Speed & Skill at the Iowa State Fair Best Bagger Contest – Fair 2025
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- Speed & Skill at the Iowa State Fair Best Bagger Contest – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Think bagging groceries is easy? The Iowa State Fair Best Bagger Contest proves it’s an art—and a sport. Contestants face off in a fast-paced challenge where every second counts, and perfect packing earns big points. Watch the tension, teamwork, and surprising strategies that make this one of the fair’s most entertaining events!
Produced by @ResponsiblyWild
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- Baby Animals at the Iowa State Fair Animal Learning Center – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The Animal Learning Center is one of the sweetest stops at the Iowa State Fair, where families can see baby animals and maybe even witness a birth. From tiny piglets to wobbly calves, we highlight the magic of seeing new life and learning about Iowa’s farming roots.
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- Fair 2025 – Tuesday, August 12
- Runtime
- 54:28
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Fair Highlights for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 include:
Spelling Bee
Fair Prep — Ugly Cake Contest
Dairy Cattle
Best Bagger Contest
Queen Contest
Baby Animals
Photography
Lego Brick Wall Build
Rooster and Chicken Calling
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- Nothing beats mullets at the Iowa State Fair!
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Check out the chin whiskers at the Iowa State Fair!
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Brad Weston Wows the Iowa State Fair Crowd – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Step right up for The Brad Weston Experience — a fast-paced, high-energy show blending magic, comedy, and pure showmanship. From sleight-of-hand illusions to laugh-out-loud audience interactions, Brad keeps the crowd guessing and grinning at the Iowa State Fair. Don’t blink — you might miss the magic!
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- Painting the Final Chapter of the Statue Contest – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 Iowa State Fair marks the final year of the concrete statue contest. We spent time with Abbygayle Garner as she carefully painted her last statue, sharing her thoughts and memories of participating in this unique tradition. Watch as her creation comes to life in vibrant color, capturing the spirit of a contest that has delighted fairgoers for years.
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- Drones Light Up the Night at the Iowa State Fair – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- After the grandstand concert, the Iowa State Fair lights up the night with a dazzling drone show. Watch as hundreds of synchronized drones create stunning aerial images and animations, blending cutting-edge technology with artistic flair.
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- East Side Night Brings Friends Back Together – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- East Side Night is a special tradition at the Iowa State Fair where folks who grew up on Des Moines’ East Side come together to reconnect and celebrate their shared roots. Join us as we uncover what keeps this community bond strong year after year.
Produced by @ResponsiblyWild
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- Families Face Off in Fair’s Chopped Contest – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The pressure’s on and the clock is ticking! In this fun and fast-paced Chopped-style cooking contest at the Iowa State Fair, families compete head-to-head in the Kitchen, turning surprise ingredients into delicious dishes. With teamwork, creativity, and a dash of Fair spirit, these home cooks whip up more than just great food — they create lasting memories.
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- Meet Hillbilly Bob at His First Iowa State Fair – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- It’s his first year at the Iowa State Fair, but Hillbilly Bob is already making a big impression. With his signature overalls, bushy beard, and larger-than-life personality, Bob brings laughs, charm, and a whole lot of character to the fairgrounds.
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- Mullet Contest Turns Heads at Iowa State Fair – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- It’s the hairstyle that refuses to go quietly — and at the Iowa State Fair, the mullet takes center stage. From toddlers to grown-ups, contestants bring their best "business in the front, party in the back" looks to the annual Mullet Contest. Whether it’s vintage flair, modern attitude, or full-blown nostalgia, this offbeat competition is all about personality, pride, and some seriously epic hair. Join us for a look at one of the Fair’s most talked-about traditions — where every mullet has a story.
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- Paul Yeager Samples 2025 Fair’s Newest Foods – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- The 2025 Iowa State Fair is bringing the flavor with more than 60 brand-new foods across nearly 200 food stands — and 11 finalists are in the running for Best New Food. Join Paul Yeager as he hits the fairgrounds to taste the boldest bites, chat with fair fans, and explore how the voting process works to crown the People’s Choice winner.
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- Inside the Iowa State Fair Parade Tradition – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Step into the sights and sounds of the Iowa State Fair Parade — the largest parade in the state and the grand kickoff to Iowa’s favorite summertime tradition. From marching bands and vintage tractors to dancers, horses, and community floats, this vibrant spectacle brings together Iowans of all ages to celebrate creativity, pride, and hometown spirit. Join us on the streets of downtown Des Moines as we take you into the heart of this colorful procession.
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- Big Ram, Big Boar, Super Bull at the Iowa State Fair – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 4:55
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- They’re massive, majestic, and the undisputed stars of the barnyard. At the Iowa State Fair, the Big Ram, Big Boar, and Super Bull contests draw huge crowds eager to see which animals tip the scales and take the crown. These gentle giants are more than just big — they represent months of care, dedication, and pride from their owners. Join us for this beloved tradition and meet the animals (and humans) behind the Fair’s biggest competition.
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- Garrett Von Stein Preps for the Iowa State Fair – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- From kindergarten through high school, Garrett Von Stein has shown every animal you can exhibit at the Polk County Fair, from pigs and goats to more than 30 varieties of chickens. A standout in both 4-H and FFA, Garrett is now a recent graduate of Bondurant-Farrar High School and gearing up for another Iowa State Fair.
Produced by @ResponsiblyWild
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- On the Street | Part One – Fair 2025
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Fair 2025 – Monday, August 11
- Runtime
- 56:47
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Fair Highlights for Monday, August 11, 2025 include:
Iowa State Fair Parade
Mullet Contest
Big Ram, Big Boar and Super Bull
Garret Von Stein, Bondurant FFA
Family Chopped
Concrete Statues
New Fair Foods
The Brad Weston Experience
East Side Night
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- MULLETS!
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Would you rock a mullet?
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- Snakes Alive making hissstory for 50 years!
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Snakes Alive celebrates their 50th anniversary at the Iowa State Fair! Check out some of the slithery friends you can go see!
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- Iowa State Fair's historic spectacles and crazy history
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- 2025 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation
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- 1:25:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This annual fair tradition brings together county fair queens from across the state who showcase the very best in personality, leadership, citizenship and involvement in their local communities.
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- Check out Iowa's butter cow and Toy Story butter sculptures at the Fair
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- When corndogs are in your blood
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The historic barn at the Agriculture Building is sure to educate while you step back in time.
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Iowa State Fair in the 70s
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- We love the Iowa State Fair
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Iowa State Fair are what dreams are made of!
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- 2025 Iowa State Fair Parade
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- 1:46:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Iowa State Fair parade, featuring high school marching bands, floats, cool cars, special causes and more.
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- Behind the Blue Ribbon
- Runtime
- 56:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Experience the Iowa State Fair as you never have before by going behind-the-scenes with four individuals responsible for maintaining some of its most cherished traditions. Follow a young hog farmer, a corn dog concessionaire, the butter cow sculptor and the fair CEO as they navigate the 11 days of Iowa's biggest celebration and beyond.
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- Morning at the Iowa State Fair | Behind the Blue Ribbon
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- See the Iowa State Fair come to life, from before the sun rises to when the gates open from footage captured in our upcoming documentary, Behind the Blue Ribbon.
Behind the Blue Ribbon will be available for streaming on Aug. 5, 2025.
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- Muscatine County Fair | Behind the Blue Ribbon
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Before showing livestock at the Iowa State Fair, most young Iowans compete at the county level first. Step inside the ring with 11-year-old Jack Theobald, who’s showing his 4-H market hogs for the first time at the Muscatine County Fair on this extra story from our documentary Behind the Blue Ribbon.
Behind the Blue Ribbon will be available for streaming starting Aug. 5, 2025.
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- Iowa State Fair Camping | Behind the Blue Ribbon
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Camping on the fairgrounds is one of the strongest and longest Iowa State Fair traditions. Meet a family who goes all out decorating their campsite on this extra story from our documentary Behind the Blue Ribbon.
Behind the Blue Ribbon will be available for streaming starting Aug. 5, 2025.
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- Class 1A — Clarksville Indians vs. Wayne Lady Falcons
- Runtime
- 1:39:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Clarksville Indians play the Wayne Lady Falcons for the 1A title.
Programming support for the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships is provided by Fareway, Farmers Mutual Hail and Musco Lighting.
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- Class 2A — West Lyon Wildcats vs. Van Meter Bulldogs
- Runtime
- 2:37:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The West Lyon Wildcats play the Van Meter Bulldogs for the 2A title.
Programming support for the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships is provided by Fareway, Farmers Mutual Hail and Musco Lighting.
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- Class 3A — Williamsburg Raiders vs. Dubuque Wahlert Golden Eagles
- Runtime
- 1:42:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Williamsburg Raiders play the Dubuque Wahlert Golden Eagles for the 3A title.
Programming support for the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships is provided by Fareway, Farmers Mutual Hail and Musco Lighting.
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- Behind the Blue Ribbon: The Producers Telling the Iowa State Fair's Story
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Go behind the scenes with the producers of Behind the Blue Ribbon, the new Iowa PBS documentary celebrating the hardworking people who make the Iowa State Fair possible.
In this short interview, they share what inspired the film, how they chose their featured stories, and why the Fair holds a special place in the hearts of Iowans. Whether you’re a lifelong fairgoer or new to the tradition, this is your inside look at the making of a meaningful Iowa story.
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- Class 5A — Linn-Mar Lions vs. Waukee Northwest Wolves
- Runtime
- 2:26:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Linn-Mar Lions play the Waukee Northwest Wolves for the 5A title.
Programming support for the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships is provided by Fareway, Farmers Mutual Hail and Musco Lighting.
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- Class 4A — Pella Dutch vs. North Polk Comets
- Runtime
- 2:31:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Pella Dutch play the North Polk Comets for the 4A title.
Programming support for the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Softball Championships is provided by Fareway, Farmers Mutual Hail and Musco Lighting.
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Marion | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Lake Red Rock, in Central Iowa, is a manmade lake. When it was made, several towns were submerged under the surface of the newly formed lake.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Tama | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Meskwaki Annual Powwow honors the traditions and history of the Meskwaki Nation. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Plymouth | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Blue Bunny in Le Mars produces 150 million gallons of ice cream each year using milk sourced from local farmers.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Woodbury | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Correctionville has no prison! It’s just a road that jaunts a little one way to set the grid straight.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Van Buren | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Eleven small towns near a river, with remnant structures, tell the story of early settlers in Iowa!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Union | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The linotype machine was a huge advancement in technology for the printing industry!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- The People in the Pictures: Stories from the Wettach Farm Photos
- Runtime
- 56:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This visual essay portrays farm families during the Great Depression through World War II and the postwar years as seen through the eyes of Iowa photographer Pete Wettach.
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Taylor | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Lake of Three Fires refers to when the Pottawattamie tribe lived in this area. It is now a state park and a great place to explore for hiking or biking!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Scott | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- William Cody was born in Iowa and lived a life of hard work and entertainment. We will also explore a retired dredging boat!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- Behind the Blue Ribbon Preview
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Coming August 5th!
Experience the Iowa State Fair as you never have before by going behind-the-scenes with four individuals responsible for maintaining some of its most cherished traditions. Follow a young hog farmer, a corn dog concessionaire, the butter cow sculptor and the fair CEO as they navigate the 11 days of Iowa's biggest celebration and beyond.
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Ringgold | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Dr. Watson used to carry his tools and medicines with him, traveling by horse and buggy to visit patients at their homes. He also maintained an office for seeing patients, which is now preserved and on display!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
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- 99 Counties of Iowa: Pocahontas | FIND Iowa
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mirrors and light, along with trinkets of all kinds, create a whimsical, dancing view inside a kaleidoscope. A family-run business in Pocahontas makes them on site!
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
