How did Iowans learn what was happening on distant battlefields—and how did local broadcasters shape the way we understood war? In this captivating Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program, historian and broadcaster Jeff Stein shares stories and rare audio from his award-winning documentary From the Battlefront to the Homefront: Iowa Broadcasters Go to War. Spanning World War II through the first Gulf War, the presentation highlights the courage and creativity of Iowa journalists who risked their safety to bring news home, offering a powerful glimpse into the intersection of media, history, and service.