Iowa Business Report
1,223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNow in its fith year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.
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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 25, 2024 Alex Kowalski of West Side Salvage on how a loyal customer base and workforce helped lead to a smooth ownership transition this year.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 24, 2024 Erin Murphy of The Gazette on the end-of-session tax rate reduction approved by the Iowa House and Senate late last week.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 23, 2024 Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on his proposed legislation to give relief to small businesses burdened by government red tape.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition April 22, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews last week's CPI and PPI data, and tells what it means for interest rates and markets.
Iowa Business Report 24-16 (Apr. 19-21, 2024)
April 21, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The opportunities and challenges of attracting business to the state is discussed by Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham. Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) is working to reduce government red tape adversely affecting small businesses through introduction of a new bill on the topic. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear about Around the Corner Productions in Cedar Falls in a conversation with founder and presi...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition April 19, 2024 Iowa agriculture secretary Mike Naig talks about the federal government's failure to allow E-15 to be sold during summer 2024.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 18, 2024 Eric Braley of Around the Corner Productions tells how his business started nearly 20 years ago.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 17, 2024 U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on dim prospects for a new five-year farm bill to be passed by Congress this year.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 16, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage law.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition April 15, 2024 Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham on what many misunderstand about the agency's work.
Iowa Business Report 24-15 (Apr. 12-14, 2024)
April 15, 2024 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The latest quarterly survey of Iowa Business Council members is very optimistic, due in part to high anticipated sales. IBC president Joe Murphy shares details from the data. The National Federation of Independent Business says its members are more cautious about the economy in 2024. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll introduce you to Rob Mauritz of Des Moines-based LBS, a century-old, employee-owned company. For more, go to total...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition April 12, 2024 Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg discusses rural economic development issues as they pertain to small towns in our state.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 11, 2024 Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry notes a few items for the Iowa legislature to take action on before adjournment later this month.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 10, 2024 Rob Mauritz, president and CEO of LBS in Des Moines, which has been employee-owned for the past decade.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- April 09, 2024
April 09, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 09, 2024 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council with a "to-do" list for Iowa lawmakers before they adjourn this month.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- April 08, 2024
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition April 08, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the better-than-expected jobs and economic report released last Friday.
Iowa Business Report 24-14 (Apr. 05-07, 2024)
April 07, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The world comes to Des Moines for the 10th annual Global Insurance Symposium later this month. Event co-chair Aaron Pearce previews the event. Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council has a "to-do" list for Iowa lawmakers before they adjourn later this month. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll introduce you to Doug Oldaker, senior vice president of Security National Bank of Omaha. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "ra...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- April 05, 2024
April 05, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 05, 2024 Aaron Pearce, co-chair of the Global Insurance Symposium, with a preview of the 10th annual event to be held in Des Moines this month.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- April 04, 2024
April 05, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 04, 2024 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council says near-record optimism for sales is boosting overall economic confidence among IBC members.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- April 03, 2024
April 03, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 03, 2024 Iowa Association of Business and Industry president Mike Ralston with data from the group's new quarterly member survey, showing caution but still an overall positive outlook.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- April 02, 2024
April 02, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 02, 2024 Automotive and mobility expert Ken Chester on the outlook for electric vehicles.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- April 01, 2024
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition April 01, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlining the impact of the recent settlement of an antitrust lawsuit against a national realtors' group.
Iowa Business Report 24-13 (Mar. 29-31, 2024)
March 31, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The 8th Iowa Rural Summit takes place in Ames in April. Iowa Rural Development Council executive director Bill Menner gives a preview. Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz notes similarities between coaching championship teams and building your business. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Kirk Tyler of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs"...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition March 29, 2024 Legendary football coach Lou Holtz compares the teams he coached to growing businesses.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 28, 2024 Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council identifies some of the key challenges Iowa's rural areas are currently facing.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 27, 2024 U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the positive outcomes of the protracted federal budget debate.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 26, 2024 U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) reacts to the Biden Administration's change in electric vehicle mandates.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition March 25, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the Federal Reserve's decision to not lower interest rates at its March meeting.
Iowa Business Report 24-12 (Mar. 22-24, 2024)
March 24, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is a lead sponsor of the upcoming "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" competition; Kelsey O'Connor of Iowa ABI provides details. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds talks about tax policy and how recent changes are good for the state's overall economy. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Jim Mudd, Jr., CEO of Mudd Advertising in Cedar Falls. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on th...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition March 22, 2024 Nan Boland of next month's spring Iowa Employment Conference, who notes that artificial intelligence and human resources are among the top issues to be discussed at the event.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 21, 2024 Kelsey O'Connor of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on the upcoming "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" competition.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 20, 2024 Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute Iowa says Iowa compares well with other states in terms of jobs data.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 19, 2024 Gov. Kim Reynolds says changes to Iowa's tax policy in order to stimulate population and economic growth in the state are working.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition March 11, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says the call to "make the rich pay their fair share" is not supported by data.
Iowa Business Report 24-11 (Mar. 15-17, 2024)
March 17, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from CSI's "Economic Competitiveness Report," indicating Iowa ranks among the top third of states in the nation. Jeff Margrett gives information about the FIRST Robotics regional competition to be held in Cedar Falls Mar. 21-23. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Erin McGregor, the fourth generation president of McGregor's Furniture. For more, go to totall...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition March 08, 2024 Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa, which recently published a report indicating Iowa's economic performance ranks among the top third of states in the nation.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 14, 2024 Jeff Margrett, FIRST Robotics Competition regional director for Iowa and Nebraska, about their unique program to help young people discover and apply STEM principles.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 13, 2024 Jerry Ecklund of Unverferth Manufacturing, which has again greatly expanded its facility in Shell Rock.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 12, 2024 Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the outcome of a lawsuit her office filed against the federal Environmental Protection Agency which will allow E-15 to be sold year-round in Iowa.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition March 11, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes that the February jobs report released last Friday is not as robust as it seems, when put in full context.
Iowa Business Report 24-10 (Mar. 08-10, 2024)
March 10, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The Iowa Business Council's annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was recently released; IBC president Joe Murphy shares more of the data, along with the proposed action plan for responding to what the data shows. Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says last Friday's monthly jobs report was not as positive as the headlines may make it seem. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear about a unique partnership between three Iowa-ow...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- March 08, 2024
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition March 08, 2024 Dr. Matt Kettman on the benefits of a mentally and physically healthy workforce.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- March 07, 2024
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 07, 2024 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on signs seen by the American public leading to a lack of optimism about the U.S. economy, despite government data on the topic.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- March 06, 2024
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 06, 2024 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the benefits of Iowa's trade relationship with Mexico.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- March 05, 2024
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 05, 2024 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council regarding actions that should be taken in light of data from this year's Iowa Competitive Dashboard report.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- March 04, 2024
March 04, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition March 04, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on expectations the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates at its meeting later this month.
Iowa Business Report 24-09 (Mar. 01-03, 2024)
March 03, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was released by the Iowa Business Council last week. IBC president Joe Murphy shares some of the findings. John Deere has announced its newest tractor line will be made exclusively in Iowa. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Chuck Paulsen of BankIowa. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Support for the Iowa Business Report radio progra...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- March 01, 2024
March 01, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition March 01, 2024 Chuck Paulsen of the BankIowa location in Cedar Falls on the bank's history and commitment to agriculture lending.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 29, 2024 Iowa Business Council president Joe Murphy shares information from the annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard research report released yesterday.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 28, 2024 U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the prospects of a partial federal government shutdown later this week.