Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 16, 2026   U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the prospects for avoiding another partial government shutdown in two weeks. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 15, 2026    Phil Kerpen of American Commitment highlights some of the business-related provisions of the reconciliation bill signed into law last July. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jan. 14, 2026   National financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews the jobs data released by the federal government last Friday. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 13, 2026    Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council, with information on the group's quarterly economic outlook survey, which indicates IBC members are optimistic about the first six months of the new year. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 12, 2026    Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley says property tax reform is at the top of lawmakers' to-do list this session. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition: * Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) previews the 2026 Iowa legislative session with particular focus on property tax relief for businesses and individuals * Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's latest quarterly economic outlook survey of members * In our business profile, you'll meet Abby C...

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jan. 07, 2026    Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the lucrative nature of AI investments continuing in 2026.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 08, 2026  Financial journalist and author Dennis Kneale expects the U.S. economy to enjoy tremendous growth in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 09, 2026    U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the prospects for avoiding another partial federal government shutdown before the end of this month. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 06, 2026   David Deeds of the Waterloo Regional Airport board on the valid alternatives for business and leisure travel offered by Iowa's regional airports. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 05, 2026  Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on workforce issues facing Iowa businesses as 2026 begins. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition: * Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University suggests some things to watch regarding the American economy in 2026 * National financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the mixed bag of data released by the federal government in December * In our business profile, you'll meet Natalie Paino of Hightail Delivery, based in Bremer County The Iowa Busin...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 02, 2026    Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the success of the Choose Iowa program, creating local economic development for producers and consumers. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 01, 2026   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes the key financial issue of 2025--tariffs and their on-going impact on the U.S. and global economy. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Dec. 31, 2025  Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the mixed bag of economic data released by the federal government this month. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Dec. 30, 2025           Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss with things to watch to determine the health of the U.S. economy in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Dec. 29, 2025          Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry shares key findings from the group's Q1-2026 economic outlook survey

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Dec. 26, 2025            Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss on the danger of expecting government payouts when an economic sector falters. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Dec. 25, 2025           Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the impact of the recently announced payment through USDA to farmers who lost revenue due to U.S.-imposed tariffs. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Dec. 24, 2025          Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on the need for continued tax reform when the Iowa General Assembly reconvenes next month. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Dec. 23, 2025         Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association on the strength and confidence of Iowa's ag producers. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Dec. 22, 2025         Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on a strong start to the holiday shopping season, and all-time highs for precious metals. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Dec. 19, 2025         Jeff Kolb, executive director of the Butler-Grundy Development Alliance, on the group's quarter-century of work in the field.