Obituaries

Dan Miller, former executive director of Iowa Public Television, dies at 66

Miller is credited for guiding the nine-station network through the digital television transition to increased viewership.

“Radio listeners loved him for his wry sense of humor and deadpan delivery,” according to Iowa Public Radio.

Friends and colleagues remember Jones as an advocate for living up to public media’s ideals for reaching underserved audiences.

Stepanian was an “unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled successes.”

“From the minute I set foot in the door at NPR, Walt was a source of friendship and wise counsel,” said NPR host Michel Martin.

The radio artist, who died Monday at 79, influenced many audio producers by expanding the medium’s potential as an art form.

Frank produced more than 200 programs for NPR and KCRW.

Sagner, a New York businessman, was nominated to the board in 1994 by President Clinton.

In a 1952 speech, Wittcoff called for “a bold and forthright plan for the creation of a national educational television network.”