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 Tuesday Edition
Jan. 17, 2023
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the dangers of the U.S. defaulting on the national debt.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jan. 16, 2023
Brian Schmidt of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, talks about the national Foundry 4.0 project, which includes the Un…
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Foundry 4.0 is a partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), and the Univers…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jan. 13, 2023
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on items to be included in the Farm Bill that is scheduled to be enacted by Congress this year.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jan. 12, 2023
Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on proposed property tax reform legislation.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jan. 11, 2023
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses his office's "Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking" initiative; January is national Human Traffickin…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jan. 10, 2023
Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares optimism about the Iowa legislature addressing key issues this session regarding economic competiti…
The outlook for Iowa businesses during the first quarter of the new year 2023 is positive, especially in terms of expected income. That’s according to the latest quarterly survey of members of the Io…
Each week, the Iowa Business Report radio program features a Business Profile segment, introducing listeners to an Iowa-based company or business.
In this extended IBR Business Profile, we meet Kayl…
Despite important movement in terms of individual and business income taxes in the last session, the 90th Iowa General Assembly will have many items on the agenda that could benefit Iowa’s business c…
Each week, the Iowa Business Report radio program features a Business Profile segment, introducing listeners to an Iowa-based company or business.
In this extended IBR Business Profile, we meet Greg…
Attracting businesses and individuals to move to an area is not easy. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry is using social media and viral videos to make their point, “Move Here—It’s Be…
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jan. 09, 2023
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes the impact of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve during 2022.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The Iowa General Assembly convenes in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 09; what items should be on the agenda from a business perspective? Joe Murphy, executive…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jan. 06, 2023
Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, on items of importance to business as the Iowa General Asse…
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jan. 05, 2023
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell discusses what qualities help her city stand apart from others.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jan. 04, 2023
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman identifies the key trends that affected the economy in calendar year 2022.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jan. 03, 2023
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA02) on the Biden Administration's efforts to secure oil from Venezuela as opposed to pursuing options within this country.…
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jan. 02, 2023
Adam Andrzejewski of OpenTheBooks.com on an investigation finding some of the largest and most profitable law and accounting firms in the U.S. took…
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Iowa businesses are optimistic entering the first quarter of 2023; Iowa Association of Business & Industry president Mike Ralston shares data from the gro…