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 Friday Edition
May 10, 2024
Former Iowa Congressman Steve King (R-IA04) on the danger to property rights if various carbon capture pipelines are allowed throughout the state.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 09, 2024
Lisa Shimkat, director of the Small Business Development Centers in Iowa, on the variety of free services the centers provide.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 08, 2024
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on the importance of small businesses to Iowa's economy.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 07, 2024
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-IA57) on the flat-rate individual income tax bill signed into law by the Governor this past week.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 06, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on high interest rates slowing the domestic housing market.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg gives us an update on the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa initiative, for which he serves as co-chair.
Moving Iowa's individual income ta…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 03, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on her second annual "Entrepreneur Expo" to be held this summer.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 02, 2024
Wes Clark of Harvest Hosts, which connects RV travelers with unique places to stay--and shop.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 01, 2024
Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on efforts to bolster rural infrastructure with a unique emergency health care pilot program.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
April 30, 2024
Debi Durham of the Iowa Economic Development Authority says attracting new business to Iowa requires a partnership between the state and loc…
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
April 29, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman talks about the high prices for gold and bitcoin due to fears of global money printing.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Agriculture is a key component of Iowa's economy; Iowa State University economist Dr. Chad Hart examines the economic climate as the 2024 planting season …
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
April 26, 2024
Kelsey Sutter, marketing and programs director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association, on the group's annual Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderl…
Iowa 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
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
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
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews last week's CPI and PPI data, and tells what it means for interest rates and markets.
On 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 …
Iowa 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
Eric Braley of Around the Corner Productions tells how his business started nearly 20 years ago.