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 Wednesday Edition
August 25, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, explaining why she voted against the infrastructure bill that some business organizations advocated.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
August 24, 2021
Tom Lagomarcino, third-generation co-owner of Lagomarcino's Chocolates, a Quad Cities fixture since 1908.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
August 23, 2021
IBR Daily Monday with Gary Nesteby, facilitator for the "CEO Peer Groups" conducted by Advance Iowa.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
We continue our conversation with Carolyn Lee of The Manufacturing Institute about efforts to grow the manufacturing workforce.
Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soy…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
August 20, 2021
Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association about the role of the crop in Iowa's economy.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
August 18, 2021
Jayne Kielman of the Iowa Family Business Center on transitions that take place during the entire life of a business.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
August 19, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on data proving the level of rising inflation.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
August 17, 2021
David Blake of Blue 9 Pet Products on his participation in "PeerSpective Groups" through Advance Iowa.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
August 16, 2021
Reynolds Cramer, fourth-generation CEO of Fareway Stores, on the importance of core family values in business.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The Regional Partnership for Food Waste Solutions is holding a series of meetings with stakeholders this month to form partnerships to divert food waste, …
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
August 13, 2021
Mark Mix of the National Right To Work Committee on how a proposed second infrastructure bill through reconciliation will impact Iowa's economy and w…
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
August 12, 2021
Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center concerning regional partnerships to reduce food waste and help create a more efficient economy
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
August 11, 2021
Noah Weinrich of Heritage Action for America on the impact of the infrastructure bill passed Tuesday on Iowa's economy.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
August 10, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com about the lackluster response to the recent Robinhood IPO.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
August 09, 2021
Daniel Ralston, owner of the Des Moines Gaming Club, about the popularity of e-sports and in-person competitive gaming.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
America's Small Business Development Center-Iowa offers free counsel and advice from more than a dozen locations across the state; Lisa Shimkat, Iowa's SB…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
August 06, 2021
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA 01) discussing the impact of inflation on Iowa families.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
August 05, 2021
Lisa Shimkat, state director of America's Small Business Development Center-Iowa, discusses their free services.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
August 04, 2021
Phil Kerpen of American Commitment discussing the negative impact on the economy of the emerging COVID variant.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
August 03, 2021
Attorney Wendy Patrick on whether employers can require members of their workforce to receive the COVID vaccination.