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
June 16, 2021
Dan Beenken of Advance Iowa, noting that multi-generational family businesses have unique dynamics.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
June 15, 2021
Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores, on the need for a family-owned business to have solid core values.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
June 14, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on the G7 economic summit.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The extra $300 a week in federal unemployment benefits will soon end in Iowa...how will that impact the workforce? We'll talk with a hiring specialist abo…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
June 11, 2021
Hiring specialist Barbie Barta on what job seekers and employers alike should do given the current employment situation.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
June 10, 2021
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley commenting on the long-standing challenge of finding enough qualified workers.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
June 09, 2021
Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says Iowa's economy is poised to do well due to high commodity prices and low unemployment.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
June 08, 2021
Dr. Heidi Vermeer-Quist on connecting those people running family-owned businesses with one another to discuss the unique aspects of such companies.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
June 07, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com about the strong housing market.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The Mid-America Business Conditions survey is very positive, but Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss says inflation is a concern.
JBS plants, including two…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
June 04, 2021
Jackie Bohr, general manager of the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, says the outlook for the hospitality industry is bright going into the s…
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
June 03, 2021
Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss, who says while the Midwest economic outlook is positive, inflation may hinder the recovery.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
June 02, 2021
Joe Bolick, director of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, noting that being mindful of environmental issues can often lead to good business decision…
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
June 01, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com discussing the status of infrastructure proposals in Washington, D.C.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 31, 2021
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA 01) on the role of the federal government regarding influencing the U.S. economy.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
It may be summer, but the Iowa Family Business Center by UNI will host a trio of events in June.
Fewer restaurants and bars closed in Iowa than feared durin…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 28, 2021
Cindy Rockwell, one of the developers of the FARMMEE app, connecting workers with those needing work to be done on the farm.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 27, 2021
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the government actions designed to help the economy and business.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 26, 2021
Jayne Kielman of the Iowa Family Business Center on transitions that take place during the entire life of a business.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 25, 2021
Jeremy Fisher of Creighton University regarding job prospects for Class of 2021 graduates.