In our work, we champion diverse voices. We celebrate America's rich cultural diversity and tell stories that both highlight and challenge our sense of who we are as Iowans. This is reflected in the shows we air, the stories we tell and the sources we use for those stories, the music we play, the people we interview, and the board and staff who make up IPR.
Our Values
- Integrity: IPR maintains the highest standards of journalism, providing trustworthy, balanced content that enriches public dialogue.
- Quality: IPR strives for excellence in programming and is committed to continuous improvement in its operations.
- Relevance: IPR's distinctive voice reflects our region's cultural diversity while expanding understanding of the global community.
- Trust: IPR builds relationships that foster understanding, respect, loyalty and goodwill with listeners, contributors and communities.
- Appreciation: IPR values diversity of experience, supports creativity, and strives to be a professional, dynamic and enjoyable place to work.
Iowa Public Radio supports and embraces a diverse full-time, part-time and student staff, comprised of individuals of varied age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, state and national origin, rural and urban origin, veteran status, political views, education, and socioeconomic condition.
Our DEI Plan
In March 2022, the IPR Board of Directors approved a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan, which includes strategies for:
- increasing the ethnic and racial diversity of staff
- providing pathways to professional growth at IPR
- developing DEI leadership in management, board and staff
- better understanding audience needs
- increasing diversity of voices on our air and online
Progress Reports
View the progress in our diversity efforts in the annual EEO public file reports or the annual diversity reports
EEO Reports:
- 2023: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2022: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2021: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2020: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2019: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2018: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2017: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2016: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2015: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2014: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2013: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2012: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
- 2011: WOI | WSUI/KSUI | KUNI/KHKE
Diversity Reports:
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The Sounds of West 7th Festival focuses on the community’s deep diversity.
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The Harkin Institute was founded in 2013 by Sen. Tom Harkin. Its disability-friendly headquarters lie on the Drake University campus.
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Two Iowa authors found a copycat of their 2019 book and believe artificial intelligence is behind the blatant plagiarism.