Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Mar. 16, 2026      Jon Decker of American Commitment on ag technology limits that could result from Iowa's proposed "right to repair" law. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition: * The new Iowa's Competitive Dashboard report for 2026 was just released; Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares details * Proposed "Right to Repair" legislation could actually slow agricultural technology * In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Jeff Kolb of the Butler-Grundy Development Alliance The Iowa Business...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Mar. 13, 2026     Dr. Chad Hart of Iowa State University on the 2026 ag market outlook. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Mar. 12, 2026      Tyler Hemer, co-owner of Fairview Ag in Waverly, on how their services can make farmers more efficient. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Mar. 11, 2026     Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on data found in the group's annual Iowa's Competitive Dashboard report, released yesterday. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Mar. 10, 2026         Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling on the record amount of consumer debt currently held by Americans. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Mar. 09, 2026         National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the surprisingly poor national jobs report released last Friday. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition: * Since Iowa's economy is dependent upon agriculture, Dr. Chad Hart of Iowa State University gives us insight into the 2026 ag market outlook * The number of farms, and farm acres, continues to decline * In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Tyler Hemer, co-owner of Fairview Ag in Waverly The Iowa Business Report is presented by the...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Mar. 06, 2026        Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn on the new national game, "Millionaire for Life".

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Mar. 04, 2026       Bob Monchamp of Revolution Concrete Mixers on why the company expanded in Waverly. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Mar. 05, 2026       U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the economic impact of the presidential order designating glyphosate as essential to national food security. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Mar. 03, 2026      Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa on new data the group has compiled showing the impact of "brain drain" on Iowa's economy. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Mar. 02, 2026       National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on U.S. automakers rethinking production of EVs in the wake of plunging sales levels. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition: * Iowa's "brain drain" is costing the state's economy a significant amount; Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from their new report * National financial journalist Jordan Goodman says American automakers are rethinking production of electric vehicles * In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Bob Monch...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Feb. 27, 2026         Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird noting the most frequent consumer complaint her office received last year. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Feb. 26, 2026     Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the prospects of Congress passing a new five-year farm bill this year. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Feb. 25, 2026         National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Feb. 24, 2026        Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute on the impact of the elimination of the EPA "endangerment finding" rule earlier this month. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Feb. 23, 2026       Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union on how the federal debt crisis is adversely impacting business and the economy. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition: * The federal budget crisis is impacting consumers, business, and the economy as a whole, according to Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union * Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute says changes in EPA rules will positively impact automobiles now, with wider impact on a broad scale later * In our business profile, we'll introduce you to W...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Feb. 20, 2026   Marc Busch of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, cautioning that Commerce Department action could lead to new tariffs for--and shortages of--medical equipment in the U.S. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Feb. 19, 2026     Wendy Yuengling, sixth-generation member of the family operating America's oldest brewery, which is now selling products in Iowa. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Feb. 18, 2026    National financial journalist Dennis Kneale says the current U.S. tariffs are serving their purpose. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Feb. 17, 2026   Tim DeVries of Naylor Seed Company of Scotch Grove on their specialization in cover crop seed. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Feb. 16, 2026       National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the current slump in U.S. manufacturing.