Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jul. 11, 2024          Eric Braley of Around the Corner Productions on how he started the video production firm some two decades ago.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jul. 10, 2024        Iowa Association of Business and Industry president Mike Ralston on the group's new quarterly member survey, showing stability--which leads to optimism.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jul. 09, 2024         U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the federal government issuing fines against Iowa small businesses due to differences between state and federal youth labor laws.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jul. 08, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman identifies some of the key economic stories at the midpoint of 2024.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's new quarterly member survey, which shows optimism for the next six months...just not as much as before. Iowa and the federal government are battling over child labor laws.   And in this week's "Business Profile",  we'll hear from the new head of Grow Cedar Val...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jul. 05, 2024       Techmobility expert Ken Chester on the computer hack that paralyzed some 15,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. and Canada the past two weeks. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jul. 04, 2024       Gordon Gray of the Pinpoint Policy Institute on what advice he would give Congress regarding helping the U.S. economy.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jul. 03, 2024        Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council with information on the group's latest quarterly member survey showing a continued positive outlook for the next six months.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jul. 02, 2024         U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on outdated reference prices in the current farm bill, with no resolution in sight to pass a new five-year bill.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jul. 01, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes the economic items discussed during last Thursday's presidential debate.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  As we near the midway point of the year, Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss assesses the Midwest economy...and it's not encouraging. Your Independence Day cookout will cost more again this year.   And in this week's "Business Profile",  we'll meet Rodney Anderson of All-In Grocers in downtown Waterloo. For more, go t...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 28, 2024       Rodney Anderson, one of the founders of All-In Grocers in Waterloo, on how his independent neighborhood grocery store came to be.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 27, 2024        Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the mid-year Midwestern economic outlook is not good.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 26, 2024        U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on the bipartisan push to get the federal government to commit to renewable fuel standard levels for 2026 now, to enhance stability in the market. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jun. 25, 2024       Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the impact of "bird flu" within Iowa dairy herds, and the safety of products brought to market.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jun. 24, 2024       Financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlines a key economic policy distinction between the two presumptive major party nominees for president, who will debate on Thursday night.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn has introduced legislation that would lead to stability of Social Security and Medicare for the 650,000+ Iowans who rely on those programs. The first presidential debate will be held this week; financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlines a key economic issue that separates the two major party candidates.   And in this week&a...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 21, 2024   Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on introduction of his "Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act" to ensure the federal trust fund remains solvent.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jun. 20, 2024 Linda Funk of The Soyfoods Council on integrating Iowa-grown soybeans into popular summertime foods and beverages.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 19, 2024  U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on the backlash against U.S. farmers from American government imposition of tariffs on countries such as China.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jun. 18, 2024 Dr. Kyra Bobinet on a previously-unstudied part of the brain that may hinder you from making good business decisions.        

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jun. 17, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on chip maker Nvidia topping $3 billion in value--and why.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Iowa's focus on re-employment instead of un-employment has helped job seekers as well as employers; Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend shares the latest information. Gallup's new "Global Workplace Report" says too many workers feel lonely and disconnected, which harms their physical and mental health and adversely aff...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jun. 14, 2024       Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend on the success of the Reemployment Case Management Program.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jun. 12, 2024       Jeff Woods of REGEN Fiber, which recycles wind turbine blades at the company's new Fairfax facility.