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
April 18, 2022
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the causes for today's record levels of year-to-year inflation.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Bob Hartwig of the Iowa Bankers Association discusses the need for appropriate housing in order to expand Iowa's population and workforce
Five key trends e…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
April 15, 2022
Jason and Jessica Mortvedt of Iowa Lavender talk about their efforts to start a specialty family farm in Iowa.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
April 14, 2022
Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley, who responds to concerns raised about Iowa's new flat tax for individual income.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
April 13, 2022
Bob Hartwig of the Iowa Bankers Association on the need for appropriate housing in order to expand Iowa's population and workforce.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
April 12, 2022
Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association, on the level of optimism soy producers feel as the 2022 planting season begins.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
April 11, 2022
Sydney Rieckhoff of Almost Famous Popcorn Company talks about the company's plans for expansion.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Iowa's new "flat tax" for individual income will be a catalyst for population growth, according to Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss.
The lates…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
April 08, 2022
Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss on the merits of Iowa's new "flat tax" for individual income.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
April 07, 2022
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on inflationary price hikes and shortages due to supply chain issues.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
April 06, 2022
Investment manager Art Ally on the move by some to sell off investments in companies like Disney if the investor does not agree with the company's…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
April 05, 2022
Financial analyst Liz Peek discusses the economic impact of the Biden Administration's plan to rescind "Title 42" rules concerning immigration.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
April 04, 2022
Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's latest quarterly member survey, with particular focus on workforce issues.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The chair of the Governor's Child Care Task Force, Emily Schmitt of Sukup Manufacturing, discusses the issues and possible solutions.
Iowa businesses conti…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
April 01, 2022
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, discussing the benefits of legislation to expand biofuel usage in light of the ban on Russian oil.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
March 31, 2022
Deborah Giarusso of Advance Iowa, who notes how important it is to account for key employees during a business transition.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
March 30, 2022
Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry, who shares information from the group's quarterly member survey.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
March 29, 2022
Paul Kinghorn of Advance Iowa notes the importance of integrating innovation into a business beyond that demonstrated by the founders.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
March 28, 2022
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman discusses the current economic impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The annual Iowa Rural Summit will be held in Ames next month. Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council previews the sixth annual event.
Iowa farml…