Iowa PBS’s Iowa Life to feature Granny Basketball in Ankeny

9/22/2026

Johnston, Iowa — The Granny Basketball League in Ankeny will be featured in an upcoming episode of Iowa PBS’s Iowa Life, a magazine-style series uncovering the diverse tapestry of Iowa’s people, cultures and stories. The episode will premiere Monday, October 5 at 9:30 p.m. It will also air Tuesday, October 6 at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m. The episode is also available to stream anytime on iowapbs.org, YouTube and the PBS app.

With more than 800 players nationwide, the Granny Basketball League is a great way for women over 50 to stay active and make friends, all while playing competitively. In this episode, viewers will step inside a practice and the 2026 national tournament to learn about the sport’s culture and rules. The episode will also include segments on a hobby horse champion, a man who helps identify and mark the graves of veterans without headstones, and a therapeutic ceramics class.

Hosted by Charity Nebbe, Iowa Life explores the exceptional lives of the individuals who call Iowa home. Through compelling interviews, scenic visuals and authentic storytelling, the series shines a spotlight on the cultural gems and inspiring stories that make Iowa the fascinating place it is.

Fans can go behind the scenes, connect with fellow Iowans and learn more by following Iowa Life on Facebook.

In addition to our statewide broadcasts, Iowa PBS, WORLD and Create are available to livestream on iowapbs.org/live, pbs.org/livestream, and the PBS app. Iowa PBS KIDS is available to livestream on iowapbs.org/live or the PBS KIDS app. Iowa PBS programs are also available on most popular platforms. See all the ways you can watch by visiting iowapbs.org/watch.