Iowa Business Report

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. 

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.  

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Dec. 18, 2025        

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the on-going fight over who will wind up purchasing Warner Brothers Discovery, and how that will affect the media landscape. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Dec. 17, 2025        

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on a lawsuit her office filed this week against the youth gaming platform Roblox, alleging violations of Iowa's consumer protection laws. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Dec. 16, 2025       

CPA Patrick Mansheim on a popular "wine and dine" tax deduction that will be going away for employees in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Dec. 15, 2025      

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of last week's Federal Reserve interest rate cut. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Dec. 12, 2025       

Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association on the administration's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program announced this past Monday. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Dec. 11, 2025       

Katy Talento of the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries on why premiums are going up for those on the federal health care insurance exchanges. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Dec. 10, 2025      

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on items she hopes Congress acts on yet this month to avoid another partial government shutdown next month. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Dec. 09, 2025     

CPA Patrick Mansheim outlines some tax planning activities businesses should engage in yet this calendar year. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Dec. 08, 2025    

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of the sale of Warner Brothers Discovery on Americans' media viewing habits. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Dec. 05, 2025   

Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute on the resurgence of nuclear energy plants, including in Iowa, due to business demand. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Dec. 03, 2025        

Financial journalist Dennis Kneale, author of the forthcoming book "Ore-Goners," on how political policies have adversely affected business and individuals in Oregon. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Dec. 04, 2025  

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on what Congress might accomplish yet this calendar year, including a farm bill, appropriations bills, and legislation affecting prescription prices. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Dec. 02, 2025       

Dan McCrary of Paradigm Coffee Roasters of Waverly, a business which came out of a passion for coffee. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Dec. 01, 2025      

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on Meta's victory in federal district court against a government anti-trust lawsuit. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Nov. 28, 2025  

Jim Nusbaum of Barry Bagels, an Ohio-based chain with plans to open 20 locations in the state of Iowa. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Nov. 27, 2025 

Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart on the record levels of building permit value his city has seen of late. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Nov. 26, 2025          

Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa on the attention paid to actions of the Federal Reserve. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Nov. 25, 2025         

Kevin Bourke of Discover Ames on the planned event center/economic development project planned for downtown Ames. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Nov. 24, 2025        

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the national jobs report released this past Friday. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Nov. 21, 2025        

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the rise of scams during the holiday season. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Nov. 20, 2025         

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on his trade mission to Southeast Asia this week. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Nov. 19, 2025        

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on the need for businesses to be aware of fraudsters. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Nov. 18, 2025       

Joe Carter of the Marshalltown company, celebrating company history with a record-setting sculpture on the grounds of their headquarters. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Nov. 17, 2025      

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the cost of the recent partial federal government shutdown. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Nov. 14, 2025     

Dr. J. Michael Waller of the Center for Security Policy on the threats to American AI dominance posed by the Chinese government. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Nov. 13, 2025     

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) on the federal government investigation of collusion and price-fixing in the meat packing industry. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Nov. 12, 2025     

Christopher Hale, founder of Smartphones Plus in Hiawatha, recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing American businesses. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Nov. 11, 2025    

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes the large number of corporate layoffs of late tied to advancements in artificial intelligence. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Nov. 10, 2025    

Bob Rafferty of Iowa Business for Clean Energy on limiting excessive energy company profits. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Nov. 07, 2025       

Thomas Aiello of the National Taxpayers Union on their annual "no brainers list" of proposed Congressional legislation. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Nov. 06, 2025      

Author Marc Beckman on how AI's English language focus will benefit businesses. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Nov. 05, 2025      

Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on how workforce development is a missed opportunity for labor unions. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Nov. 04, 2025       

Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform on the partial federal government shutdown and its effect on the federal workforce. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Nov. 03, 2025      

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on last week's interest rate cut by the Fed and its impact on Iowans. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 31, 2025       

Jess Okon of Blue-9 Pet Products of Maquoketa on the company's continued growth of its KLIMB training products. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 30, 2025      

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the growing amount of news of late concerning artificial intelligence (AI). 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 29, 2025     

Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa on the impact of today's Federal Reserve meeting on Iowans. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Oct. 28, 2025     

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the Crop Insurance Discount Program, providing economic benefit to producers who plant fall cover crops. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Oct. 27, 2025    

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the implications of lower Middle East oil prices on the global economy. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 24, 2025   

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the increase in job scammers targeting Iowans. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 23, 2025  

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the challenges faced by farmers due to tariffs--and why payment from the U.S. government may not help. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 22, 2025          

Mark Collins of Drone Xperts of Elkader, which trains the next generation of drone pilots and operators. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Oct. 21, 2025         

Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council on the awarding of ten SPARK Leadership Grants, in partnership with Alliant Energy, last week. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Oct. 20, 2025        

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the status of the federal government shutdown, and how that may impact action taken by the Federal Reserve at its meeting next week. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 17, 2025       

State Auditor Rob Sand expresses concern about the fiscal solvency of the state of Iowa, and the impact of that on programs. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 16, 2025      

Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on proposed legislation in Congress that would expand union control. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 15, 2025     

Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) on federal funding to help support rural hospitals and health care issues. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Oct. 14, 2025    

Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on the broad scope of jobs available in the manufacturing sector. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Oct. 13, 2025         

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman discusses why one computer company is investing in a competitor. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 10, 2025        

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council with data from the group's new quarterly economic outlook survey. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 08, 2025      

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on direct impacts to Iowans resulting from the federal government shutdown. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 09, 2025       

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on why the electric vehicle industry is preparing for a drop in sales. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Oct. 07, 2025        

Boris Shekhter of Helix Electric, a contractor hiring 400 skilled professionals for a data center building project near Cedar Rapids. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Oct. 06, 2025       

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman assesses the impact of the federal government shutdown on the U.S. economy. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 03, 2025      

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on steps taken by Iowa businesses to protect them from outside forces adversely impacting business. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 02, 2025     

Heather Hoskins of Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition in Eddyville, the nation's only producer of MSG. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 30, 2025     

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on bipartisan legislation that could lead to lower fertilizer costs for Iowa farmers. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 01, 2025      

Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry on the impact of manufacturing in the state; October is national Manufacturing Month.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 29, 2025    

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of tariffs, particularly on small business. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 26, 2025     

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the impact of an Iowa trade delegation trip to India this month. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 25, 2025    

Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry with results from the group's new quarterly business outlook survey. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 24, 2025    

John Izer of Ribeye Shack, a food truck traveling across Iowa serving at various fairs and events. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 23, 2025     

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on legislation he introduced to help provide public/private workforce connections for young people. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 22, 2025    

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates last week. 

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 19, 2025      

Sammy Petersen of the family-owned and operated Bloomsbury Farm agritourism business west of Cedar Rapids discusses the history of the business. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 18, 2025      

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird with a warning about the latest round of job scams. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 17, 2025      

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell on the "Make My Move Greater Cedar Rapids" effort, designed to attract people to move to the region. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 16, 2025     

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impending federal government shutdown.