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
May 24, 2021
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra on the plight of Iowa's independent cattle producers when dealing with large packing houses.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
We assess the job prospects for the Class of 2021 with Jeremy Fisher of Creighton University.
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst discusses the role of the federal governm…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on the role of the federal government in helping the U.S. economy recover from the pandemic shutdown.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 20, 2021
Tom Hubler of Hubler for Business Families about the importance of communication in a family-operated business.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 19, 2021
Iowa Association of Business & Industry president Mike Ralston, assessing Iowa's business climate.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 18, 2021
Jennie Msall of the ICA Group on using worker coops as a form of business transition.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 17, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on the fuel shortage caused by a ransomware attack last week.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Tom Hubler discusses family governance issues, which will be the focus of the next Advance Iowa Family Business Forum breakfast series event on May 21.
In t…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 14, 2021
Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association who notes that today's higher commodity prices need to stay strong to make up for recent extended losses.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 13, 2021
Sheri Hartkemeyer of Cookbook Specialists of Independence, who notes that despite a new digital world, folks of all ages gravitate toward cookbooks …
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 12, 2021
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) on the implications of removing the "stepped up basis" on farmers and small businesses.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 11, 2021
Family business transition consultant Tom Hubler on one key component of a succession plan.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 10, 2021
Business consultant Heather Zumarraga reviews the disappointing jobs report released last Friday.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Jennie Msall of the ICA Group on business transition strategies, including worker coops and webinars with Advance Iowa on the topic.
Record-setting economic…
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 07, 2021
Jennie Msall of the ICA Group on business transition strategies.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 06, 2021
Ron Williams of ZZ Roofing and Siding, and the Perfect Cut Gutter Company, about why his company offers all three of those services.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 05, 2021
David Williams of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance discusses the impact of the proposal to raise the capital gains tax rate.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 04, 2021
Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry details the impact of expanded broadband infrastructure on Iowa businesses.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 03, 2021
Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com discusses why the stock market continues to climb to new heights.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
An update on Iowa manufacturing from Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.
A new survey shows how few Americans are saving for reti…