Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report

Now in its sixth year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 2 mins

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jul. 17, 2025   

Erich McHone of Aerial Ag Technology, which uses drones to more efficiently work agricultural fields. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jul. 16, 2025  

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on why the new federal RFS numbers are good news for Iowa's economy. 

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Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jul. 15, 2025  

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on why a full five-year farm bill is still needed, despite provisions passed in the reconciliation bill. 

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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jul. 14, 2025  

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on why tariff negotiations have been so difficult with Japan and South Korea. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jul. 09, 2025  

Paul Steidler of the Lexington Institute, who notes that evidence shows carbon capture pipelines are not the economic driver advocates claim.

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jul. 10, 2025   

Chris Hagenow of Iowans for Tax Relief on findings from a spring survey on how Iowans view the taxes they are paying. 

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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jul. 11, 2025  

Josh McLeod of the National Federation of Independent Business on need for Congressional action to permanently remove the Beneficial Ownership Information report requirement. 

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Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jul. 08, 2025      

Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss, who says the Midwest economy will fare better than the nation as a whole during the second half of 2025. 

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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jul. 07, 2025      

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the national housing slump and how it impacts a variety of aspects of the U.S. economy. 

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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jul. 04, 2025

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on her proposal to sell off unneeded or unused federal office buildings to save taxpayers money. 

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jul. 03, 2025     

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on the group's new quarterly survey showing cautious optimism...and noting certainty from in Washington could spur business growth. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jul. 02, 2025     

Austin Kopp of Golfletics Performance Center in Coralville, a family-owned business incorporating athletic training with golf at a variety of levels. 

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Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jul. 01, 2025    

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman says economic numbers released last week demonstrate a weak economy at present. 


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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jun. 30, 2025    

Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss assesses the Midwest economy at mid-year. 


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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jun. 28, 2025       

Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the merits of the REINS Act to restore Congressional control over administrative regulations. 

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jun. 26, 2025       

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell on major economic development projects in her city. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jun. 25, 2025      

Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, one of the plaintiffs suing the State of Iowa in federal court to declare Iowa's new pharmacy benefit manager law unconstitutional. 

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