Iowa Business Report
1,287 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 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 Monday Edition -- Jul. 08, 2024
July 08, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Jul. 08, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman identifies some of the key economic stories at the midpoint of 2024.
Iowa Business Report 24-27 (Jul. 05-07, 2024)
July 07, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's new quarterly member survey, which shows optimism for the next six months...just not as much as before. Iowa and the federal government are battling over child labor laws. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll hear from the new head of Grow Cedar Valley, Katy Susong.. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Support for the Iowa B...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jul. 05, 2024
July 05, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Jul. 05, 2024 Techmobility expert Ken Chester on the computer hack that paralyzed some 15,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. and Canada the past two weeks.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jul. 04, 2024
July 04, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jul. 04, 2024 Gordon Gray of the Pinpoint Policy Institute on what advice he would give Congress regarding helping the U.S. economy.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Jul. 03, 2024
July 03, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jul. 03, 2024 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council with information on the group's latest quarterly member survey showing a continued positive outlook for the next six months.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jul. 02, 2024
July 02, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jul. 02, 2024 U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on outdated reference prices in the current farm bill, with no resolution in sight to pass a new five-year bill.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jul. 01, 2024
July 01, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Jul. 01, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes the economic items discussed during last Thursday's presidential debate.
Iowa Business Report 24-26 (Jun. 28-30, 2024)
June 30, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: As we near the midway point of the year, Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss assesses the Midwest economy...and it's not encouraging. Your Independence Day cookout will cost more again this year. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll meet Rodney Anderson of All-In Grocers in downtown Waterloo. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Support for the Iowa Business Report radio program and ...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jun. 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 28, 2024 Rodney Anderson, one of the founders of All-In Grocers in Waterloo, on how his independent neighborhood grocery store came to be.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jun. 27, 2024
June 27, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 27, 2024 Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the mid-year Midwestern economic outlook is not good.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 26, 2024 U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on the bipartisan push to get the federal government to commit to renewable fuel standard levels for 2026 now, to enhance stability in the market.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jun. 25, 2024
June 25, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jun. 25, 2024 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the impact of "bird flu" within Iowa dairy herds, and the safety of products brought to market.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jun. 24, 2024
June 24, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Jun. 24, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlines a key economic policy distinction between the two presumptive major party nominees for president, who will debate on Thursday night.
Iowa Business Report 24-25 (Jun. 21-23, 2024)
June 23, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn has introduced legislation that would lead to stability of Social Security and Medicare for the 650,000+ Iowans who rely on those programs. The first presidential debate will be held this week; financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlines a key economic issue that separates the two major party candidates. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll revisit the importance of air travel with Eastern Iowa Airport dir...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jun. 21, 2024
June 21, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 21, 2024 Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on introduction of his "Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act" to ensure the federal trust fund remains solvent.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jun. 20, 2024
June 20, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 20, 2024 Linda Funk of The Soyfoods Council on integrating Iowa-grown soybeans into popular summertime foods and beverages.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 19, 2024 U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on the backlash against U.S. farmers from American government imposition of tariffs on countries such as China.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jun. 18, 2024
June 18, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jun. 18, 2024 Dr. Kyra Bobinet on a previously-unstudied part of the brain that may hinder you from making good business decisions.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- June 17, 2024
June 17, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Jun. 17, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on chip maker Nvidia topping $3 billion in value--and why.
Iowa Business Report 24-24 (Jun. 14-16, 2024)
June 16, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Iowa's focus on re-employment instead of un-employment has helped job seekers as well as employers; Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend shares the latest information. Gallup's new "Global Workplace Report" says too many workers feel lonely and disconnected, which harms their physical and mental health and adversely affects business productivity. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll hear about REGEN Fiber's new facility ...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jun. 14, 2024
June 14, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 14, 2024 Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend on the success of the Reemployment Case Management Program.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jun. 13, 2024
June 14, 2024 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 13, 2024 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on economic metrics Americans see as trouble spots.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Jun. 12, 2024
June 14, 2024 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 12, 2024 Jeff Woods of REGEN Fiber, which recycles wind turbine blades at the company's new Fairfax facility.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jun. 11, 2024
June 11, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jun. 11, 2024 Ward Phillips of Wesley Life discusses their new program to allow seniors to remain in their homes longer.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jun. 10, 2024
June 10, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Jun. 10, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the key numbers from last Friday's monthly jobs report.
Iowa Business Report 24-23 (Jun. 07-09, 2024)
June 09, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Ben Murrey, director of policy and research for the Common Sense Institute Iowa, shared data showing just how many jobs will be created in Iowa next year thanks to the latest individual state income tax cuts. The winner of the "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" contest has been announced. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll meet Ward Phillips, vice president of sales for Wesley Life, about the expansion of senior living services to inclu...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jun. 07, 2024
June 07, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 07, 2024 Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute-Iowa with data on how many jobs will be expected to be created as a result of the most recent state income tax cut, signed into law last month.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- June 06, 2024
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 06, 2024 Gordon Gray of the Pinpoint Policy Institute says there are various ways to interpret economic data.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jun. 06, 2024
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 06, 2024 Gordon Gray of the Pinpoint Policy Institute says there are various ways to interpret economic data.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Jun. 05, 2024
June 05, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 05, 2024 Economic researcher Susannah Barnes on an impending fiscal crisis due to too much government spending.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jun. 04, 2024
June 04, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jun. 04, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the NCAA's nearly $3B settlement with colleges for pay for athletes.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jun. 03, 2024
June 03, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Jun. 03, 2024 Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on the group's annual convention to be held in Davenport this week.
Iowa Business Report 24-22 (May 31-Jun. 02, 2024)
June 02, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Economics researcher Susannah Barnes says data proves that inflation from high government spending actually economically hurts those the government programs are supposed to help. Political spending is high as the June Iowa primary election nears. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll revisit the origins of the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce with CEO Gentry Collins. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition May 31, 2024 Doug Fricke of the National Pork Producers Council previews next week's World Pork Expo to be held in Des Moines.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- May 29, 2024
May 30, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 29, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says SEC approval of another crypto-currency exchange traded fund (ETF) will make investing in crypto easier for the average person.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 30, 2024 Legislative liaison Lauren Stewart on the merits of health care reform to allow health savings accounts for all Americans.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 28, 2024 Brad Hartkopf of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on efforts made by state officials to address child care issues in the workplace.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition May 27, 2024 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig talks about the difficulty getting a five-year farm bill passed in Washington, D.C. during an election year.
Iowa Business Report 24-21 (May 24-26, 2024)
May 26, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: We review key pieces of legislation approved by the 2024 general assembly with J.D. Davis and Brad Hartkopf of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. The Iowa district office of the Small Business Administration has named Cedar Rapids its "Iowa Small Business Community of the Year". And in this week's "Business Profile", we continue a conversation with Doug Oldakerm executive vice president of Security National Bank of Omaha. For mo...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition May 24, 2024 U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on the frustration farm state lawmakers feel about there not being enough "farm" in the "farm bill".
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 23, 2024 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the disconnect between inflation and economic numbers, and public perception.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 22, 2024 Investor Art Ally of Timothy Plan, who expresses concern about the American economy given the high levels of consumer and governmental debt.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 21, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says those calling for universities to divest from holdings tied to Israel are not realistic.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition May 20, 2024 Mount Mercy University president Dr. Todd Olson on the opportunities for students from MMU's course-sharing arrangement with St. Ambrose University.
Iowa Business Report 24-20 (May 17-19, 2024)
May 19, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Two Eastern Iowa universities have partnered on a unique course sharing plan; presidents Amy Novak of St. Ambrose University and Todd Olson of Mt. Mercy University describe the arrangement. Amazon is offering a quarter-million dollars of grants to small businesses across the U.S. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear about how the Iowa Association of Business and Industry works to help its member businesses across the state. Fo...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition May 17, 2024 St. Ambrose University president Dr. Amy Novak on a unique partnership between SAU and Mt. Mercy University to promote efficiencies.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 16, 2024 Meg Schneider of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on why businesses should belong to a broad-based organization like ABI, in addition to genre-specific groups.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 15, 2024 Bill Himpler of the American Financial Services Association on overreach by one federal agency concerning gathering customer information from lenders.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 14, 2024 Matt Carstens of Landus and Conduit talks about the evolving business models for agriculture.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition May 13, 2024 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says the current economic numbers won't justify the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates until the fall.