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. 03, 2022
Gentry Collins, CEO of the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, on what he hopes the new group can accomplish in its first five years.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jun. 02, 2022
Joe Murphy, executive director of the Iowa Business Council, about the changes made to Iowa's unemployment benefits system.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jun. 01, 2022
Derek Bullen, author of "In Defence of Wealth," about the negative impact federal student loan forgiveness would have on the overall U.S. ec…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 31, 2022
Stacy Mullinex of Advance Iowa on helping small businesses handle finances.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 30, 2022
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman, comparing the housing boom and bust of 2008 with the current situation.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Electronic filing for business has advanced greatly in the past few years...and soon, fees for those filings will be rolled back. Iowa Secretary of State …
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 27, 2022
Doug Fricke of the National Pork Producers Council talks about the World Pork Expo to be held in Des Moines next month.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 26, 2022
Chris Hawkins of Hawkins Construction, a regional company based in Omaha, which implemented a bonus payment to employees to help offset the eff…
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 25, 2022
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on the evolution of electronic business filings.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 24, 2022
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA01), responding to concerns about the $40B in spending tied to Ukraine which was passed by Congress this month.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 23, 2022
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on "risk assets" and why they have been so volatile of late.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
More of us are engaging in "side hustles" to earn extra money. Financial analyst Bill Dendy explains how this is expanding to new areas.
The latest Rural M…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 20, 2022
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on the impact of inflation, particularly higher gas prices, on Iowans.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 19, 2022
CPA and financial analyst Bill Dendy on the increase in the number of Americans working at "side hustles" in order to earn extra money.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 18, 2022
Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures about what differentiates Midwest entrepreneurs from those in other parts of the country.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 17, 2022
Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform, who warns of the increased producer price index and its delayed effect on consumer prices.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 16, 2022
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman explains the causes of last week's market volatility.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Unique challenges are faced by certain communities who are starting businesses; Sharina Sallis of 24/7 BLAC and Phil Nash of Wells Fargo discuss one organ…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 13, 2022
Sharina Sallis of 24/7 BLAC on unique challenges faced by some in Iowa when starting a new business.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 12, 2022
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) giving an update on pending legislation to require packing house transparency to benefit Midwest beef producer…