Iowa Business Report

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from CSI's "Economic Competitiveness Report," indicating Iowa ranks among the top third of states in the nation. Jeff Margrett gives information about the FIRST Robotics regional competition to be held in Cedar Falls Mar. 21-23.   And in this week's "Business Profile&quo...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 08, 2024        Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa, which recently published a report indicating Iowa's economic performance ranks among the top third of states in the nation.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 14, 2024        Jeff Margrett, FIRST Robotics Competition regional director for Iowa and Nebraska, about their unique program to help young people discover and apply STEM principles.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 13, 2024        Jerry Ecklund of Unverferth Manufacturing, which has again greatly expanded its facility in Shell Rock.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 12, 2024        Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the outcome of a lawsuit her office filed against the federal Environmental Protection Agency which will allow E-15 to be sold year-round in Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 11, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes that the February jobs report released last Friday is not as robust as it seems, when put in full context.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The Iowa Business Council's annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was recently released; IBC president Joe Murphy shares more of the data, along with the proposed action plan for responding to what the data shows. Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says last Friday's monthly jobs report was not as positive as the headlines may make it see...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 08, 2024       Dr. Matt Kettman on the benefits of a mentally and physically healthy workforce. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 07, 2024       Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on signs seen by the American public leading to a lack of optimism about the U.S. economy, despite government data on the topic.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 06, 2024         Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the benefits of Iowa's trade relationship with Mexico.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 05, 2024        Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council regarding actions that should be taken in light of data from this year's Iowa Competitive Dashboard report.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 04, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on expectations the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates at its meeting later this month.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was released by the Iowa Business Council last week. IBC president Joe Murphy shares some of the findings. John Deere has announced its newest tractor line will be made exclusively in Iowa.   And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Chuck Paulsen of BankIowa. For more, go t...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 01, 2024        Chuck Paulsen of the BankIowa location in Cedar Falls on the bank's history and commitment to agriculture lending.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 29, 2024      Iowa Business Council president Joe Murphy shares information from the annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard research report released yesterday.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 28, 2024      U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the prospects of a partial federal government shutdown later this week.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 27, 2024     Scott Guttormson of the Hawkeye Farm Show, which begins its annual three-day run in Cedar Falls today.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 26, 2024       Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the rise of tech stocks leading to record highs on the overall stock markets.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The annual two-day spring Iowa Employment Conference is coming up in Altoona in April. Conference president Nan Boland shares information on trends, topics, and speakers. After 40 years on Wall Street, Paul Tice believes ESG will be harmful to the global economy and shares this thoughts in a new book.   And in this week's "Business Profile&qu...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 23, 2024      Former Wall Street analyst and author Paul Tice on efforts to resist "ESG" investing.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 22, 2024      Nan Boland on the upcoming Iowa Employment Conference and the wide range of topics to be discussed.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 21, 2024     Ryan Coane of Ivy Health Care Group on the path that led him to be president of a company that operates two nursing homes in Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 20, 2024     Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the prospects of major TV networks joining forces to create a new streaming service for sports.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 19, 2024     Iowa native Dr. Kyra Bobinet, author of "Unstoppable Brain," on brain-related factors that can stand in the way of our business progress.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Providing information on how to plan, save, and earn money is the focus of the Iowa Insurance Division's SmartHER money program; we'll have details from IID consumer advocacy officer Sonya Sellmeyer. Fully half of U.S. workers say they are "not engaged" with their jobs...which has a huge negative impact on productivity.   And in thi...