Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 31, 2023    Nationally syndicated radio host Christopher Markowski talks about the debt ceiling compromise legislation--and why nothing more should have been expected given the current divided government in Washington.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 30, 2023   Nationally syndicated radio host Ken Chester talks about automakers embracing a broader concept of "mobility" as opposed to individual car ownership.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 29, 2023       Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes reasons for home prices dropping to decade-low levels this month. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Iowa business filings continue to increase, according to Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. Two analysts suggest resolution of the U.S. debt ceiling issue is not as easy as some claim.   And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Jacob Schmieder of Varsity Music, Inc. in Ames. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 26, 2023       Jacob Schmieder of Varsity Music, Inc., an Ames-based business adding dimensions of light to a band's sound. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 25, 2023       Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says the increased number of business filings in Iowa shows how strong the economy is in the state.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 24, 2023     Phil Kerpen of American Commitment says those who claim the Fourteenth Amendment gives the President powers to avoid the debt ceiling limit are misreading the language.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 22, 2023     Financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes the latest news concerning resolution of the current debt ceiling issue.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 23, 2023      Bill Pascoe of Tea Party Patriots notes that any bill raising the debt ceiling will need to have GOP support in the U.S. Senate in order to make it to the floor for a vote.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Maintaining a vibrant rural economy is key to Iowa's overall welfare; it's of particular interest to Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg. A survey shows Iowa is the second-best state in the U.S. in which to start a new business.   And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Brian Burmeister of International Paper in Cedar Rapi...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 19, 2023     Brian Burmeister, Manager of Manufacturing Excellence with International Paper in Cedar Rapids, on the company's sustainability efforts.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 18, 2023   Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on the state's rural development efforts.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 17, 2023    Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen on the series of Care4Kids events statewide to help educate and provide resources to child care directors and home-based providers.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 16, 2023   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the latest bank takeover/sale by the FDIC and what the future holds for smaller and medium-sized banks.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 15, 2023    Iowa Soybean Association president Randy Miller discussess the impact of a summer E-15 waiver, and preservation of biofuel credits, on Iowa's industry.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Creating a positive corporate culture is the subject of a new book, "Retain," by Blue Compass CEO and founder Drew Harden. The creation of the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership was announced in Newton last week.   And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Georgia Van Gundy of Hy-Vee and learn how the company bega...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 12, 2023   Georgia Van Gundy of Hy-Vee discusses the company's sponsorship of Indy Car racing at the Iowa Speedway in Newton this July.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 11, 2023    Drew Harden, founder and CEO of Blue Compass, on his new book on company culture, titled "Retain".

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 10, 2023   Ken Carson of the national Foundry 4.0 project, which involves the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa manufacturers in maximizing efficiencies.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 09, 2023   Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA02) on the debt ceiling negotiations taking place.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 08, 2023  Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the jobs report released last Friday.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  As we wrap up National Small Business Week, we talk with Keith Hall of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) about the role of small businesses generally--and of the self-employed specifically--in the U.S. economy. Property tax reform was signed into law by the Governor on the same day the Iowa General Assembly adjourned for the year.  ...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 05, 2023 Justin Roberts of Ketelsen RV on the shift in the market once the COVID pandemic struck in 2020.    

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 04, 2023       Stacy Mullinex of Advance Iowa, previewing next Thursday's "Employee Ownership Conference" and describing reservations some initially have about an employee transition.

The second annual Iowa Energy Trends Workshop will be held in West Des Moines on Thursday, May 4, sponsored by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency, and the University of Northern Iowa. Robert Bryce is a journalist and author who will serve as keynote speaker for the event; he spoke with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report about the topic via ZOOM on April...