Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 16, 2024    Sonya Sellemeyer of the Iowa Insurance Division on their SmartHER money program to help women with financial issues and skills.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 15, 2024    Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the disconnect between current governmental financial numbers and the mood of the American people concerning strength of the U.S. economy.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 14, 2024    Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on issues facing Iowa businesses despite a generally optimistic outlook for 2024.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 13, 2024   Economist Aaron Hedlund on the current causes of inflation, and what steps should be taken to reduce it.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 12, 2024   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman recaps record-high stock levels and explains what is driving the rally.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  There's a previously little-studied part of the brain that can hold you back in business and in life. Iowa native Dr. Kyra Bobinet, author of "Unstoppable Brain," explains. It's been a month since the Iowa Caucuses; Gov. Kim Reynolds tells us some of the on-going economic development benefits of our first-in-the-nation status.   And...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 09, 2024       Jack Kilian of Poultry Patrol, a business which produces robots to live with poultry flocks to stimulate improved flock health.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 08, 2024       U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) talks about the federal budget stalemate in Washington, D.C.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 07, 2024       Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the wisdom of federal electric vehicle mandates, especially given their lack of performance during last month's winter weather.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 06, 2024      Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on the benefits of hosting the first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses to Iowa's broad economic development efforts.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 05, 2024      U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on the federal Department of Education's FAFSA form delay, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars of federal college aid for Iowa families.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  There is enough optimism about Iowa's economy during the first half of 2024 that a majority of businesses surveyed are planning capital expenditures. Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from his group's latest quarterly survey. It's tax time, and the Iowa Department of Revenue is ready.   And in this week's "Bus...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 02, 2024     Blake Renaud, founder of the "PicklePlay" app, designed in Cedar Falls, to allow users to search to find a pickleball court in their area across the country.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 01, 2024     Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's most recent quarterly member survey.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition January 31, 2024     Economist Aaron Hedlund on why polls show Americans have negative feelings about the U.S. economy.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition January 30, 2024        Jon Sargent, president and CEO of Ames-based Todd and Sargent, which celebrated its 90th anniversary last year.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition January 29, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman shares data on the slumping U.S. housing market.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Iowa has become the fourth state in which the Common Sense Institute operates. CSI president and CEO Kristin Strohm explains the purpose of this non-partisan research organization. Iowa businesses may have to utilize the federal E-Verify program if legislation pending in the Iowa House passes this session.    And in this week's "Business Prof...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition January 26, 2024       Kristin Strohm, president and CEO of the Common Sense Institute, which expanded into Iowa earlier this month.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition January 25, 2024       Shelby Doyle of the National School Choice Foundation on "national school choice week" and the economic impact of revised school choice laws across the country.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition January 24, 2024       State Auditor Rob Sand on a report released by his office Tuesday documenting property tax levy amounts across Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition January 23, 2024       Iowa Soybean Association president-elect Brent Swart discusses the challenges facing the industry as 2024 begins. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition January 22, 2024      Financial journalist Jordan Goodman reacts to Congress passing another limited spending resolution to avert a partial government shutdown.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Businesses are increasingly concerned about providing for the physical and mental health of their workforce. Dr. Matt Kettman of Cedar Valley Medical Specialists in Waterloo discusses the benefits of a healthy workforce, and how employers can lead the conversation. Many of us have failed to use those gift cards we receive, leading to "National Use...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition January 19, 2024      Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) on the continuing federal budget battles in Washington, D.C.