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 Monday Edition
March 25, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the Federal Reserve's decision to not lower interest rates at its March meeting.
On 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 prov…
Iowa 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 issu…
Iowa 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
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
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 11, 2024
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says the call to "make the rich pay their fair share" is not supported by data.
On 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 state…
Iowa 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 o…
Iowa 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 a…
Iowa 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
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the outcome of a lawsuit her office filed against the federal Environmental Protection Agency which will …
Iowa 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 con…
On 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 t…
Iowa 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
Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on signs seen by the American public leading to a lack of optimism about the U.S. economy, despite governme…
Iowa 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
Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council regarding actions that should be taken in light of data from this year's Iowa Competitive Dashboard re…
Iowa 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.
On 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.
Jo…