Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 14, 2024        Matt Carstens of Landus and Conduit talks about the evolving business models for agriculture. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 13, 2024       Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says the current economic numbers won't justify the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates until the fall. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  We note national Small Business Month by getting an update on area statistics and free services from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Lisa Shimkat, Iowa director of America's Small Business Development Centers. Another "top ten" finish for Iowa in the annual U.S. News "best states" list.   And in this week's "Bus...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 10, 2024      Former Iowa Congressman Steve King (R-IA04) on the danger to property rights if various carbon capture pipelines are allowed throughout the state. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 09, 2024     Lisa Shimkat, director of the Small Business Development Centers in Iowa, on the variety of free services the centers provide.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 08, 2024    Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on the importance of small businesses to Iowa's economy.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 07, 2024       Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-IA57) on the flat-rate individual income tax bill signed into law by the Governor this past week.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 06, 2024      Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on high interest rates slowing the domestic housing market.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg gives us an update on the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa initiative, for which he serves as co-chair. Moving Iowa's individual income tax to a flat rate was a cautious process, according to Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley.   And in this week's "Business Profile",  you'll hear about Harvest Hosts i...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 03, 2024   U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on her second annual "Entrepreneur Expo" to be held this summer.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 02, 2024          Wes Clark of Harvest Hosts, which connects RV travelers with unique places to stay--and shop.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 01, 2024          Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on efforts to bolster rural infrastructure with a unique emergency health care pilot program.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 30, 2024          Debi Durham of the Iowa Economic Development Authority says attracting new business to Iowa requires a partnership between the state and local officials.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition April 29, 2024     Financial journalist Jordan Goodman talks about the high prices for gold and bitcoin due to fears of global money printing.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Agriculture is a key component of Iowa's economy; Iowa State University economist Dr. Chad Hart examines the economic climate as the 2024 planting season is underway. A major dairy products company is building a new manufacturing plant in Boone.     And in this week's "Business Profile",  you'll hear about West Side Salvage of...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition April 26, 2024         Kelsey Sutter, marketing and programs director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association, on the group's annual Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest, which received some 10,000 nominations last year alone.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 25, 2024         Alex Kowalski of West Side Salvage on how a loyal customer base and workforce helped lead to a smooth ownership transition this year. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 24, 2024        Erin Murphy of The Gazette on the end-of-session tax rate reduction approved by the Iowa House and Senate late last week. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 23, 2024        Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on his proposed legislation to give relief to small businesses burdened by government red tape.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition April 22, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews last week's CPI and PPI data, and tells what it means for interest rates and markets. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The opportunities and challenges of attracting business to the state is discussed by Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham. Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) is working to reduce government red tape adversely affecting small businesses through introduction of a new bill on the topic.    And in this week's "Business Profile&quo...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition April 19, 2024        Iowa agriculture secretary Mike Naig talks about the federal government's failure to allow E-15 to be sold during summer 2024. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 18, 2024        Eric Braley of Around the Corner Productions tells how his business started nearly 20 years ago.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 17, 2024    U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on dim prospects for a new five-year farm bill to be passed by Congress this year.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 16, 2024   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage law.