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
Jun. 28, 2025
Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the merits of the REINS Act to restore Congressional control over administrative regulations.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jun. 26, 2025
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell on major economic development projects in her city.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jun. 25, 2025
Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, one of the plaintiffs suing the State of Iowa in federal court to declare Iowa'…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jun. 24, 2025
Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on legislation that could eliminate payment of public funds to federal worker union officials.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jun. 23, 2025
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlines the U.S.-China trade deal tentatively reached earlier this month.
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jun. 20, 2025
Forrest Stowe of SciPlay on the Cedar Falls-based company's growth and new $4 million office and studio there.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jun. 19, 2025
Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council, assessing one of the key accomplishments of the 2025 Iowa legislative session.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jun. 18, 2025
Matt Everson, Iowa state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), on how Washington is hampering small business gro…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jun. 17, 2025
James Machamer of Walk Your Plans Des Moines, a new business which may change the pre-construction process for specialty-built structures.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jun. 16, 2025
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on current economic data and what it means for action--or inaction--by the Federal Reserve this week.
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jun. 13, 2025
Tim Chapman of Advancing American Freedom, describing how Congressional Budget Office modeling does not take economic growth into account.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jun. 12, 2025
Des Moines-based national radio host Ken Chester on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jun. 11, 2025
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA02) citing specific items justifying why she supported the reconciliation bill in the U.S. House.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jun. 10, 2025
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the slumping summer housing market in the U.S.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jun. 09, 2025
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) gives his thoughts on the reconciliation bill passed by the House and pending in the Senate.
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jun. 06, 2025
Larry Borglum of Kay Park, manufacturers of outdoor recreation equipment, which converted its Janesville operation to run totally on solar ener…
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jun. 04, 2025
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the Trump Administration's agreement with the United Kingdom to avoid tariff …