Now in its sixth 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.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 26, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the dim prospects for a new five-year farm bill passing this year.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 25, 2024
State Sen. Sandy Salmon (R-SD29) of Janesville, responding to constituent concerns on the need for state property tax reform.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 24, 2024
Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, which hosts the annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference in Ankeny on October 2.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 23, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman identifies a possible economic "October Surprise" that could impact the presidential election in one key stat…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 20, 2024
Michael Burke of Burkensnacks, a family-operated business based in the Quad CIties, which is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 19, 2024
Economist Mike Faulkender on the problems with using price controls as a way to bolster the slumping U.S. economy.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 18, 2024
Brian Reisinger, author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor," discussing government overregulation that harms farming operations of all sizes across …
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 17, 2024
Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute Iowa, discussing research on Iowa's competitiveness, which ranks favorably with other states.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 16, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the possibility of the Federal Reserve dropping interest rates at its board meeting this week.
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 13, 2024
Rep. Charley Thomson (R-Charles City) on lawsuits to block use of eminent domain for construction of a carbon capture pipeline across Iowa.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 12, 2024
Barbara Hames Bryant of Hames Homes, noting how unique television advertising campaigns helped the business in its early days.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 11, 2024
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Iowa joining a lawsuit against Live Nation/TicketMaster, alleging monopolistic practices that hurt co…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 10, 2024
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the likelihood of action in Congress this month on issues including a federal budget and a ne…
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 09, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on some of the distinctions between the major presidential candidates on economic policy, in advance of Tu…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 06, 2024
Antonio Chalmers of T1 Entertainment, designed to help Iowa musicians develop their fullest potential.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 05, 2024
Law professor Roger McEowen highlights the need for more specialized legal services in Iowa's rural areas.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 04, 2024
Kelly Hover of Tactacam of Decorah, one of the nation's top trail camera manufacturers, now expanding into security devices, as well.